Engineer – Automation and Product

Linamar
Guelph, Canada
On-site

Who this role is best for

Automation and product engineers with industrial automation experience and a background in mechatronics or related fields will find this role aligns with their expertise in translating customer needs into scalable solutions.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with industrial automation experience and a degree in mechatronics or related fields
    — “Diploma or degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field.”
  • Professionals skilled in translating customer requirements into technical product specifications
    — “Translates application and deployment requirements into product and system requirements.”
  • Individuals comfortable working across multiple teams including product development and plant operations
    — “Working closely with customers, plant teams, product development teams, and technology partners.”

Things to consider

  • The role demands hands-on experience in deploying robotic systems within industrial environments
    — “Experience deploying or supporting robotic and automated systems in industrial environments.”
  • Candidates must be prepared to engage in safety and compliance assessments for robotics applications
    — “Support safety, compliance, and risk assessment activities for robotics applications.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with system integration and cross-functional collaboration in your resume
    — “Bridges customer applications, product engineering, and system integration.”
  • Emphasize your ability to capture lessons learned and drive product improvement
    — “Capture lessons learned from deployments and drive continuous improvement of products and applications.”
  • Showcase technical documentation and standardization experience to align with the role's needs
    — “Develop technical documentation, standards, and best practices to support product adoption and scalability.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • deploy robotics solutions
  • improve manufacturing processes
  • collaborate with technology partners
Typical background
automation engineeringrobotics

Skills & requirements

Required

RoboticsAutomationProduct EngineeringSystem Integration

Preferred

Safety SystemsVision Systems

Stack & domain

AutomationRoboticsManufacturing EngineeringCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingEngineeringManufacturing

About the role

Original posting from Linamar

Job Title: Automation & Product Engineer

Job Summary

The Automation & Product Engineer supports the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of robotics products and automation solutions across its portfolio. This role bridges customer applications, product engineering, and system integration to ensure solutions address real-world manufacturing challenges and can be deployed safely, reliably, and at scale.Working closely with customers, plant teams, product development teams, and technology partners, the Automation & Product Engineer translates application requirements into product enhancements, deployment best practices, and future product opportunities.

Responsibility

Evaluate customer and manufacturing applications to identify opportunities for robotics and automation solutions.Translate application and deployment requirements into product and system requirements.Support product development, validation, benchmarking, and deployment activities across the robotics portfolio.Collaborate with customers, plant teams, suppliers, and technology partners to ensure successful solution deployment.Evaluate and integrate complementary technologies including tooling, vision, safety, and automation systems.Support safety, compliance, and risk assessment activities for robotics applications.Capture lessons learned from deployments and drive continuous improvement of products and applications.Develop technical documentation, standards, and best practices to support product adoption and scalability.Academic/Educational Requirements

Diploma or degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field.

Required Skills/Experience

3-5 years of experience in automation, robotics, manufacturing engineering, or industrial systems.Experience deploying or supporting robotic and automated systems in industrial environments.Familiarity with robotics, controls, machine vision, sensors, safety systems, and industrial automation technologies.Experience working with customers, integrators, suppliers, or manufacturing operations is an asset. 

What Linamar Has to Offer

Competitive CompensationEmployee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.Opportunities for career advancement.Sustainability CounselCommunity based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts. 

The wage band for this role is $72K - $105K.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.  

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.  

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.  Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process.  Accommodations will be provided upon request. 

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