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About Us

Hacksmith Industries is an engineering, e-commerce and manufacturing company built around one of the world’s largest YouTube channels. Our content focuses on functional engineering prototypes like real lightsabers, Iron Man tech, and Giant Mechs designed to show what is possible when imagination is paired with solid engineering. We take pride in inspiring youth around the world to get into STEM and other related fields, while always dreaming bigger.

We recently launched the most successful EDC kickstarter campaign of all time – the Smith Blade which we are manufacturing in house.

Our social media reach is as follows:

YouTube:

15.3M

subscribers

Facebook:

1.9M

likes

Instagram:

1M

followers

Tiktok:

1.9M

followers

We are looking for a passionate, self motivated individual who can identify problems and solve them independently. There will be ample chance to take on greater responsibility, overcome challenges, and meaningfully contribute to the team.

About the Role We are seeking an

Automation Engineer

to design, build, and deploy automation systems across our Smith Blade production line. You will be responsible for increasing throughput, improving consistency, and reducing manual labor across machining, finishing, assembly, inspection, and packaging.

This role is highly hands‑on and requires strong cross‑functional collaboration with manufacturing, process engineering, and production teams.

Core Responsibilities Automation & Process Engineering

Design and deploy semi‑automated and fully automated work cells

Reduce manual touchpoints and improve throughput

Machine Vision & Quality Control

Develop and deploy machine vision systems for:

Dimensional verification

Surface defect detection





Assembly validation

Improve first pass yield and reduce reliance on manual inspection

Manufacturing System Integration

Develop and maintain integrations between our custom ERP system and connected equipment, such as CNC machines, machine vision systems, and assembly stations.

Build real‑time dashboards to: track machine status (idle, running, blocked)

Identify which machines require loading/unloading

Monitor cycle times and utilization

Drive toward a fully connected, data‑visible shop floor

Jigs, Fixtures & Tooling

Design and iterate on:

Assembly fixtures

Inspection jigs

Workholding solutions

Ensure fixtures are robust, repeatable, and optimized for speed

Collaborate closely with machinists and assembly teams

Equipment Installation & Bring‑Up

Lead installation, validation, and commissioning of new equipment such as:

Laser engravers

Laser welders

Cleaning systems

Tumblers and finishing equipment

Troubleshoot and modify equipment for production readiness

Qualifications

Degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, or Automation Engineering

3+ years in a manufacturing or production environment

Experience with Machine Vision systems

Strong experience with Python, C++, or similar languages

Strong hands‑on capability (able to build, wire, test, debug)

Why Join Us?

Gourmet meal every work day (we have a very skilled chef on staff)

Snacks and coffee to keep you fueled

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Gym membership benefit

Safety shoe allowance

You must be legally allowed to work in Canada and be local or willing to relocate. This role is based in Cambridge, Ontario and telecommuting is not an option.

Salary Range:

$70,000 - $85,000 plus benefits

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📌 Automation Engineer (Cambridge)
🏢 Hacksmith Industries
📍 Cambridge