Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineering Technologist

Employment

Reports to: VP of Engineering

Company: Zion Robotics and Controls Inc.

Location: 1861 Ambassador Dr. Windsor. ON. N9C4B5

Terms of Employment: Full-time, On-site position

Vacancy: 1

Language of Work: English


About Zion Robotics & Controls:

A leading tooling company providing cradle-to-grave engineered solutions for the manufacturing industry, incorporating Artificial Intelligence to enhance and differentiate from our customers. We are a nimble, fast-growing systems integrator that designs, builds, and installs automation systems for leading North American and global OEMs.

We specialize in taking a customer’s product concept from a clean sheet of paper and engineering and building a complete system to produce that product efficiently, within specified cycle times, and to the highest quality standards. Our multidisciplinary team marries mechanical design, A.I Specialists, Controls, and Manufacturing know-how to deliver turnkey automation cells—on time, on budget, and production ready.

In this role, you will lead the mechanical design effort across complex automation programs and play a key role in shaping our growing engineering team, working for automotive, aerospace, energy and various other industries.


Position Summary:


The Senior Mechanical Engineering Technologist is responsible for leading the design, development, and execution of custom automation equipment for production manufacturing. This role combines hands-on design with mechanical and electrical technical leadership, proven on floor experience and customer relationship, ensuring on time high-quality deliverables, adherence to standards, and successful project execution


Responsibilities:

  • Act as the Engineering Project Manager to ensure on time, on budget and quality Engineering deliverables
  • Lead mechanical design activities across multiple automation projects
  • Lead interface with Controls Engineering
  • Lead interface with Estimating for support accurate cost estimates
  • Oversee concepts for custom mechanical equipment for manufacturing applications
  • If required, Create 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings for:
    • Geo-fixtures and weld tooling
    • Robotic end-of-arm tooling (EOAT)
    • Part locating and holding fixtures
    • Custom automation tooling
  • Responsible for change control documentation
  • Collaborate with controls engineers, manufacturing, and project teams to ensure design feasibility and integration
  • Review and approve drawings, BOMs (Bill of Material), RWDs (Request for Wiring Diagrams) and design packages
  • Mentor and support mechanical designers and junior engineers
  • Interface directly with customers during design reviews and technical discussions
  • Support build, debug, and launch activities, including design revisions and on the floor problem solving
  • Ensure designs meet applicable OEM standards
  • Oversee and Manage and Validate Load and Stress Analysis, including FEAs, FDS.
  • Ability to quickly Hand Sketch a tool or a Kinematics for review with peers and customers


Qualifications

  • Diploma or degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics or related field
  • 7–12+ years of experience in mechanical design within automation or tooling environments, from tool detailing to 3D Concept
  • Strong 3D modeling skills with the ability to design custom tools and equipment from concept through detailed design
  • Proficiency in one or more CAD platforms:
    • CATIA, NX, Inventor (preferred), Solidworks, AutoCAD
    • Experience with FIDES is an asset
  • Deep understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, weldments)
  • Strong knowledge of tolerance stack-ups and GD&T
  • Project Management experience and mind set
  • Strong knowledge of electric/pneumatic controls components
  • Proven ability to lead design efforts and mentor team members
  • Proven on the floor support, in house and on customer floor
  • Experience in an integrator environment supporting automotive OEMs
  • Exposure to robotics, simulation tools, or digital validation
  • Experience establishing design standards or libraries
  • Ability to “Keep your cool” in a tense environment


Benefits:

  • Competitive salary. $110,000 – $130,000 CAD
  • Benefits: Health, dental, etc.
  • Opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects for leading OEMs
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.