The Automation Engineer is responsible for the design, development, commissioning, and support of industrial automation and control systems for Weber equipment and integrated production lines. The role supports North American projects while collaborating with global engineering teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and maintainable software solutions across multiple PLC platforms.
Responsibilities
Design and develop PLC, HMI, motion control, and safety control software.
Configure and integrate third-party equipment into complete production line solutions.
Participate in machine commissioning, FATs, SATs, and startup activities.
Troubleshoot and resolve automation, controls, and communication issues.
Support standardization and modularization of software architecture.
Key member of a high performing team of product development engineers and designers for the Commercial Unitary Water Source Heat Pump (WSHP) Products, responsible for drafting and designing equipment and systems that meet customer requirements.
Compensation
$52,300.00 - $93,485.00
Responsibilities
Work with Engineering to create parts, assemblies, and layouts in Creo Parametric
Produce and develop designs and documentation utilizing computer design and product life cycle management systems
Create necessary supporting documentation utilizing a multitude of systems and applications
Work with assigned areas; change control, bill of material, product definition & selection, machine design, castings, fabrication, sheet metal, GD&T and tolerance analysis, electrical, electronics, heat transfer, piping and welding
Recognize and recommend possible solutions for potential design or product configuration problems
Requirements
Associate’s Degree (AA) in electrical or mechanical engineering
Leading integrated manufacturing operations and engineering projects, overseeing production performance, process optimization, and engineering initiatives for steel fabrication and solar tracker manufacturing.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute manufacturing and engineering strategies, operational plans, and standardized procedures
Design custom automated manufacturing equipment as required
Establish goals and performance targets aligned to operational efficiency, quality, and business growth
Lead cost modeling, cost analysis, and operational financial performance, including labor efficiency, material utilization, and throughput optimization
Drive automation, process improvement, and optimization of manufacturing workflows and systems (e.g., SAP, MES)
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering – Machine Design Specialty
Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business-related field (Preferred)
Responsible for evaluating, improving, and extending the life of automated machinery through engineered upgrades, rebuilds, retrofits, and modernization projects.
Responsibilities
Develop mechanical solutions for modifications, upgrades, and modernization of existing automated equipment
Engineer retrofit packages that improve machine performance, reliability, maintainability, safety, and operational efficiency
Evaluate existing equipment designs and determine the most effective approach for incorporating new functionality while minimizing unnecessary redesign
Support obsolescence-driven redesign efforts when components, assemblies, or technologies are no longer available
Develop modernization solutions that integrate new mechanical technologies with existing machine platforms
Support mechanical design and product-improvement projects under the guidance of experienced engineering team members.
Compensation
The hourly wage range for this co-op position is $25.00-$30.00 per hour, with the final offer determined by the student's education, completed work terms, relevant experience, technical skills, internal equity, and applicable local market conditions.
Responsibilities
Support mechanical design and product-improvement projects under the guidance of experienced engineering team members.
Create and update 3D CAD models, technical drawings, parts and assemblies in accordance with internal engineering standards.
Assist with the creation, release and maintenance of bills of materials to support production.
Help develop designs that meet technical requirements while considering manufacturing constraints and assembly methods.
Participate in design reviews, project discussions and cross-functional team activities.
Requirements
Current enrolment in a Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or related post-secondary co-op program.
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