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Mechatronics Designer Co-op

Canada, Kingston 20.44 - 30.43 CAD / Hour · Job Posted May 13, 2026
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As a Mechatronics Designer, you will help develop world-class mechatronic products and technologies for sophisticated automation equipment. This position will contribute to new and next generation SuperTrak® linear motion conveyor and/or Symphoni™ products and other industry leading mechatronic technologies. These products require a strong combination of mechanics, electronics and software. The primary focus of this role is Mechanical Design, but solutions require a multi-disciplinary approach.

Job Responsibility

  • Participate in generating new concepts, designing and validating prototypes, finalizing production designs and assisting in the transfer of new innovations to sales and production
  • Generate concepts to solve new customer mechatronic problems/needs
  • Perform engineering calculations to validate new concepts
  • Generate detailed designs for prototypes ensuring all purchased and manufactured parts meet acceptable cost/performance/delivery
  • Support and assist operations in the building of prototypes
  • Contribute to test plans for prototypes and their execution. Analyze test results
  • Support Sales and Operations during the transfer to production of new products/innovations

Requirements

  • Working toward a post-secondary degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Systems Design Engineering or equivalent
  • Creativity - an out of the box thinker who still has practical grounding
  • The ability to grasp the fundamentals of a problem and then to solve the problem in effective and innovative ways
  • Proficiency in creating high performance, robust and elegant mechanical designs
  • Knowledge of drafting principles
  • Ability to deal with high unknowns and to adapt quickly to new learnings from prototypes
  • Team player able to communicate effectively
  • Proficiency in mechanical design using 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks
  • Strong ability to conceptualize and create solutions
  • A working knowledge of common machine shop techniques
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • A self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

What we offer

  • Subsidized breakfast and lunch daily
  • free gourmet beverages - coffee, tea and hot chocolate
  • plus treat day is every other week
  • Receive five vacation days
  • Half-Day Fridays
  • Ability to participate in a variety of charitable events
  • Social club that offers social events throughout the year
  • Fully equipped production facilities that are clean, quiet and climate controlled

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