Senior Systems Designer

Senior Systems Designer

London, ON

We are seeking talented and energetic individuals to join our growing team!

Greatness takes continuous evolution.

That's why we're bringing together relentless problem solvers, proven processes, and audacious thinkers. We are driving to become one unrivaled force in automation - pushing what's possible for ourselves and our customers.

One team. Any challenge.

Convergix is a global automation systems integrator that serves diverse end markets. We design, build, test, and integrate custom solutions to automate our customers’ operations with a focus on solving unique challenges that others struggle to address. As a team, we are on an improvement journey in pursuit of our vision: to become the ultimate trusted partner to our customers, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge with our passionate people, world renowned processes and diverse experience. If you want to join a team whose mission is to elevate the automation industry, we want to hear from you!  Learn more about us:?https://convergixautomation.com/ 

The Role

An individual in the Senior Systems Designer role is accountable for achieving project success criteria for any Convergix project. This technical ownership role involves identifying and overcoming risks from inception to completion, including risk management, supplier interface, technical parameters, acceptance testing, and collaboration with technical and management staff.

Senior System Designers are high-level thinkers and automation experts who define and refine approaches, resolve roadblocks, develop technical plans, and communicate with stakeholders. The focus is on process understanding through cycle time analysis, accuracy, functional limits testing, and applying good manufacturing practices to meet customer needs. This person reports to the Senior Director of Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Critical review and assessment of Proposals and concepts prior to purchase order 

• Responsibility to learn customer process and becoming local expert to support design, integration and build of the robotics system 

• Review and assessment of functional requirements of concepts provided by the applications/sales group 

• Creation of functional design plans based on preliminary concepts and pricing guidelines 

• Collaborating, leading, and participating in risk assessment and risk mitigation plans 

• Participation and contribution in Mechanical, Electrical and Controls Design Reviews 

• Creation and contributing to Supplier Statement of Work requirements  

• Critical review and evaluation of 3^rd party solutions for Feeding, Conveyance, Machine Vision etc. to meet overall project needs. 

• Demonstrated technical leadership abilities through execution of project deliverables, planning and monitoring and driving the team to meet technical milestones 

• Approve, create, review and support and perform deep dive and in-depth calculations and analysis for cycle time, simulation, accuracy, Gauge reproducibility and reliability studies and machine performance control requirements 

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Ability to collaborate and foster a leadership role, while controlling technical solution and maintaining positive work environment 

• Firsthand experience in multiple fields of design, applications, project management, controls, robotics, or customer machinery  

• Significant experience with motion controls, robots, vision systems and project engineering would be an asset. 

• Talent to conceptualize industrial smart robotic solutions collaboratively within a team 

• Ability to identify, develop process responsibilities and to establish best practices within the organization. 

• Demonstrated writing skills for preparing technical requirements and functional requirements documentation and defining project scope 

• A post secondary degree/diploma with demonstrated experience in Systems Design, Engineering Physics, Engineering Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent. 

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in electrical, mechanical, or software controls technology 

• A minimum of 8+ years background in at least two areas of expertise or discipline which may include but are not limited to the following:  Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Applications Engineering, Mechanical Design Engineering, Electrical Design Engineering, MES/SCADA Data Systems, Control System Engineering/Integration in a similar workplace 

• A portfolio of projects in which you made significant contributions in some of the following: design analysis, system accuracy, cycle time, kinematics, reliability/maintainability, technical risk assessment, design for automation, functional planning, design specifications, acceptance test plans, 3^rd party qualification, and continuous improvement process. 

• Experience in system design, development and qualification of robotic automation solutions is an asset 

• Thorough understanding of robotics, vision systems, machine controls, structured problem solving, and statistical analysis is necessary 

• Track record of creative problem solving in a team-oriented environment and creating alignment between stakeholders 

• Reliable transportation and an ability to travel; Senior System Designers at Convergix Automation should have the ability to travel within the US and Canada.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.
• Occasionally lifts or move up to 25 pounds.

Perks of Being Part of the Team

Here at CONVERGIX, we offer a generous compensation and benefits package including:

• RRSP with company match
• OT after 40 hrs for hourly employees
• Long term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Virtual online Tele-health
• Benefits Plan that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Profit Sharing

What does CONVERGIX value?

Our values are the foundation on which we build CONVERGIX; we adhere to these no matter what mountain we climb.

• Integrity - Respect, Transparency, Commitment
• Excellence - Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication
• Passion - Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.