Job Summary

Responsible for leading product and feature innovation for heavy-duty strapping and packaging automation machinery. This role combines standard order execution as well as Research & Development – translating ambiguous market or customer needs into concrete technical specifications. The ideal candidate takes proactive, end-to-end ownership of the development lifecycle, driving custom order design and balancing projects that begin with “blue sky” conceptualization to realistic, executable designs. A successful designer in this role embraces a growth mindset, prioritizes curiosity in testing to discover failure points, and balances deep subsystem detail with a holistic understanding of complex electromechanical systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Required to work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company Health and Safety and other Policies
- Lead “blue-sky” ideation sessions and progressively narrow the scope to realistic, executable, and cost-effective machine designs.
- Translate unclear, unknown, or evolving internal customer requirements into robust, actionable technical specifications.
- Independently drive projects forward, proactively gathering information and anticipating roadblocks rather than waiting for complete direction.
- Dive deep into the details of mechanical, sensing, pneumatic, and hydraulic subsystems while maintaining complete awareness of how they integrate into the full electromechanical system.
- Design and execute prototyping and testing protocols explicitly focused on stress-testing and finding out where and why a design fails, rather than merely proving it works under a narrow set of ideal conditions.




- Formulate heavy-duty machine design in CAD using efficient, reliable and manufacturable processes – Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA).
- Collaborate proactively with Applications Engineering during the RFQ phase to develop preliminary concept models and conduct technical feasibility analyses.
- Identify, document, and communicate high-level technical unknowns and potential design risks during the quoting phase to ensure accurate scoping prior to order receipt.
- Facilitate a seamless, comprehensive transfer of custom machine concepts, risk assessments, and technical specifications to Mechanical Design (Manufacturing/Operations) once an order is secured, ensuring a smooth transition from innovation to execution.
- Specify, source and qualify all purchased mechanical, electromechanical, sensing, pneumatic, and hydraulic components
- Compile Sequence of Operations, I/O List, Pneumatic BOM and Valve Bank Layouts, working closely with assigned programmers and controls team members to ensure seamless system integration.
- Respond to questions from machine shop and assembly during the build phase, and work closely with machine builders throughout the integration and test phase.
- Review marked-up drawings, update the complete drawing package, check and release the BOM to Purchasing, and store data according to Samuel standards.




- Act as a technical leader and mentor to Junior and Intermediate level Mechanical Designers, fostering a culture of curiosity, resilience, and teamwork.

Position Requirements (Knowledge, Skill, Ability)

- Demonstrated growth mindset; highly adaptable, eager to learn, and resilient in the face of complex design challenges.
- Advanced understanding of heavy-duty machine design within the automation space, with deep knowledge of electromechanical system interactions.
- Exceptional ability to navigate the unknown, solve practical problems, and deal with concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively with cross-functional team members, shop floor personnel, and internal customers.
- Must be highly creative, possess robust mechanical aptitude, and be able to visualize and think in 3 dimensions.
- Ability to proficiently use CAD platforms (SolidWorks) and current office computer software

Autonomy and Authority

- Work as a fully qualified professional driving innovation autonomously. Takes absolute ownership of projects within broad R&D; guidelines as well as customer order execution.
- Responsible for the architectural design of complete innovative lines or standalone automation machines.
- Will guide, monitor and inspire the work of other engineers or technical staff collaborating on innovation projects.
- Provides strategic input to management regarding the evolution of company product lines, technical standards, and next-generation designs.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Technologist Diploma.

📌 Mechanical Designer, Senior (Vaughan)
🏢 Samuel, Son
📍 Vaughan