Sr Mechanical Designer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following; other duties may be assigned.

• Required to work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company Health and Safety and other Policies
• Determine, understand and verify the function and mechanics of assigned projects
• Review initial concept with sales, project manager, customer and supervisor, as required
• Formulate machine design in CAD using simple, efficient and cost effective processes
• Specify and obtain quotes for specialized purchased equipment
• Source and qualify all purchased mechanical, sensing, pneumatic and hydraulic components
• Compile Sequence of Operations, I/O List, Pneumatic BOM and Valve Bank Layout
• Responsible for checking and releasing BOM to Purchasing
• Work with assigned programmer to create working program
• Respond to questions from machine shop and assembly during building of machine
• Work with machine builder throughout the debugging phase
• Review marked up drawings, and work with assigned detailer to update complete drawing package
• Stores data (specifications, quotes, estimates, drawings etc.) according to Samuel standards
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
• Ability to work at advanced levels of design complexity
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to proficiently use CAD and current office computer software
• Must be creative, have a mechanical aptitude and think and visualize in 3 dimensions
• Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and internal team members

Autonomy and Authority:

• Work as a fully qualified professional without detailed supervision, but within clear guidelines, defined standards and specifications
• Responsible for the design of complete lines or standalone machines
• Will guide and monitor the work of other engineers or technical staff working within the engineering department or on the same projects
• Provides input to management with respect to the evolution of company and department technical standards and designs

Education, Experience, and Qualifications
:

• Technologist Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of Mechanical Design experience or equivalent
• Valid Passport and driver’s license may be required, as well as the ability to travel to customer sites both locally and internationally.

Special Requirements (physical demands and work environment): The employee occasionally will spend time in an environment where he/she is exposed to medium to high noise levels and where safety glasses and adequate shoes are essential

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At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business – enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communities where we live and work.

If you’re seeking a dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We’re stronger together.
At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and creating an environment that is open and welcoming for everyone. This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization

Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.

Samuel Automation specializes in seamlessly integrating modern automation solutions into existing manufacturing environments, developing systems for new production needs and enhancing workflows with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).

We’ve helped improve safety, increase efficiency and reduce costs in a range of industries, including medical, automotive, manufacturing, consumer products and food and beverage, and we’re adding more every day.

• Job Identification 224776
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 03/10/2026, 06:52 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 815 Bridge Street West, Waterloo, ON, N2V 2M7, CA