Robotic Machine Designer

Vital Manufacturing Inc.

Port Coquitlam, BC

Employment Type: Full-time

Vital Manufacturing is a rapidly growing automated machinery manufacturer headquartered in Port Coquitlam, BC. Vital is committed to curating a team of the best designers and fabricators in industry in order to provide both an exciting work environment and the finest, most innovative automated machinery. Do you consistently excel amongst your peers at overcoming challenges, learning new skills, collaborating with teams, and delivering exceptional outcomes? Do you love complex automated mechanical machinery, a mix of technical and hands-on work environments, and working shoulder to shoulder with a team of the very best craftspeople in industry? If so, Vital may just be your dream job.

Website:

www.vitalmfg.com

Job Overview:

Vital designers work collaboratively to design elegant, innovative, and cost-effective automated machinery solutions that provide our customers with long-term reliability, efficiency and ease of service.

Cross-departmental design sessions are held regularly to energize the creative process, generating consistently inspired designs. These sessions aid in providing a clear path forward for designers, while ensuring everyone on the team feels that they are contributing to the overall success of each project.

Responsibilities:

- Participate in the development of machinery designs
- 3D modelling using SolidWorks
- Produce detailed fabrication drawings
- Specify and select machinery subcomponents
- Create and maintain accurate materials lists
- Procure materials and components
- Participate in the assembly, testing, commissioning and service of Vital machinery
- Accountable for the accurate review and inclusion of critical scope details
- Maintain accurate timesheet for project tracking purposes

Experience & Qualifications:





- 4+ years of relevant experience in machinery design. The development of automated machinery, packaging equipment, and/or robotic systems would be an asset
- Ability to travel occasionally (For equipment install and commissioning support)
- Expert level experience with the use of SolidWorks 3D CAD Software (high speed and high efficiency use of Solidworks, not just in concept designs, but in full fastener and component detailing and selection, as well as fast generation of high quality, accurate assembly, machining and sheet metal drawings is critical to the role)
- Strong experience with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (CNC machining, Sheet Metal Forming, Welding, Cutting, Finishing, etc.), particularly with stainless steel and aluminum
- Robust understanding of machine assembly & service procedures
- Additional experience with seal & bearing design, sanitary component design, material selection, wear & fatigue analysis, geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T;), and/or wiring/pneumatic tube routing would be considered an asset
- Must be a team player, promoting a supportive and collaborative company culture
- Personal accountability is critical to the role
- Ideal candidates will enjoy being involved in projects from start to finish including scope / proposal review through to hands-on troubleshooting and system commissioning

Benefits:

- Competitive compensation and benefits package

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$83,500.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Port Coquitlam, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- Solidworks in a professional role: 5 years (required)
- sheetmetal design: 5 years (required)
- machinery design work: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Robotic Machine Designer (Port Coquitlam)
🏢 Vital Manufacturing
📍 Port Coquitlam