Automation Systems Designer

About the Position

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Prodomax, a company of the Jenoptik Group, develops customized automated manufacturing systems, tailored to meet the unique requirements of our clients.

We are a diverse and inclusive work culture - everyone is welcome!

Automation Systems Designer

Job ID: 5398

Location: Barrie, ON, CA

Date: Oct 7, 2026

Prodomax Automation Ltd. is currently seeking an AUTOMATION SYSTEMS DESIGNER - INTERMEDIATE/SENIOR to join our team.

Located in Barrie, Ontario, Prodomax is a specialized industrial engineering firm focused on designing complex automation with a blue-chip customer base since 1971. Operating from two facilities totaling 200,000 square feet with 200+ employees; we are ISO 9001:2015 certified.

The Opportunity

The Automation Systems Designer - Intermediate/Senior will provide systems and services layouts to the production team and will report directly to the Mechanical Design Manager in Barrie.

Your level within the role will be determined by the skills and experience you bring when taking on this exciting career opportunity. Responsibilities are noted as you progress within the role.

Responsibilities

Intermediate

• Provide systems layouts for small to medium automated cells and systems
• Provide detailed designs for guarding, electrical and fluid power distribution hardware
• Perform safety systems analysis and provide designs for those systems
• Interpret and create mechanical drawings and plans
• Understand safety regulations and codes and apply them as required to layouts and designs
• Specify and purchase components for a project
• Coordinate with multidiscipline teams, take direction from others and give direction to others as required for each unique project
• Complete knowledge of AutoCAD and exposure to SolidWorks

Senior

• Provide systems layouts for small, medium, and larger automated cells and systems
• Provide detailed designs for guarding, electrical and fluid power distribution hardware
• Perform safety systems analysis and provide designs for those systems
• Interpret and create mechanical drawings and plans
• Understand safety regulations and codes and apply them as required to layouts and designs
• Specify and purchase components for a project
• Coordinate with multidiscipline teams, take direction from others and give direction to others as required for each unique project
• Complete knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks
• Mentor and lead junior designers

Requirements

• Engineering Degree or Engineering Technologist/Technician
• 2+ years of direct working experience with plant systems or other manufacturing processes (Intermediate)
• 5+ years of direct working experience with plant systems or other manufacturing processes (Senior)
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Professionalism in interactions with all stakeholders – both written and verbal
• Aptitude to adopt new technologies and minimize reliance on error-prone manual processes
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong judgement skills
• Ability to identify opportunities to refine and implement new processes and systems
• Commitment to meet deadlines

We Offer

• Competitive Annual Compensation: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00
• Comprehensive benefits: including RRSP matching and healthcare spending account.
• Performance-based bonuses tied to organizational performance and your success in achieving annual project goals set/reviewed annually with your Supervisor.
• Environment: A collaborative, high-tech culture where creativity and data-driven decision-making are celebrated.

About the Company

Prodomax Automation Ltd. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.

We are committed to meeting the requirements of AODA. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need, please advise your Human Resources contact when you are selected to participate in the recruitment process.

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