About this role
<p>Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at <a href="https://www.lincolnelectric.com">https://www.lincolnelectric.com</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>Location: Mississauga - 939 </p> <p>Employment Status: Salary Full-Time </p> <p>Function: Engineering </p> <p>Pay Grade and Range: CAPG - 11 ($85,871.00 - $107,338.00)</p> <p>Bonus Plan: AIP </p> <p>Target Bonus: 10.0</p> <p> </p> <p></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Company Mission Statement</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Lincoln Electric Company of Canada Limited continually seeks to be the undisputed world leader in the arc welding industry, as well as, manufacturing and supplying the finest quality welding and cutting products. The Company takes pride in placing emphasis upon being the industry’s lowest cost producer and providing applications expertise and solutions to all customers. In addition, Lincoln Electric is committed to the development of new and innovative technologies with value added products and services that respond to customer needs.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Business Unit</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Automation Division is responsible for providing engineered solutions, integrated systems, automation programming and technical support to Lincoln Electric’s ongoing sales efforts specifically focused upon robotics, hard automation, fume extraction systems and related solutions. </span><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Department is further responsible for the provision of technical support to direct end-user customers for service / maintenance contracts and warrantee related solutions, as well as, troubleshooting and problem solving with respect to customer issues. </span><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Automation Division is expected to deliver results while contributing to Lincoln Electric’s ongoing business activities and priorities, as well as, meeting internal and external customer requirements in a timely, discreet and ethical manner.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Main Responsibilities</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Lead projects for automated welding systems and industrial automation equipment—from scope and concept through detailed design, build, FAT/SAT, and customer handover.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Serve as the technical project lead, planning scope, milestones, and risks; run design reviews; coordinate cross‑functional teams and suppliers to meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule targets.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Lead the development and maintenance of mechanical designs, including heavy welded structures, bases, frames, positioners, and gantries.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Work primarily on: Column & Boom manipulators, Gantry systems, Side Beam welders, and Custom welding cells (including associated fixtures, tooling, and interfaces).</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Create 3D models, detailed designs, and modifications of mechanical components and assemblies—primarily in SolidWorks (weldments, sheet metal, large assemblies, configurations, PDM).</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) (SolidWorks Simulation preferred) to assess stress, deflection, buckling, and fatigue; define load cases, boundary conditions, and safety factors; document assumptions and iterate designs accordingly.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Generate layouts, drafts, and fabrication drawings to industry standards; apply GD&T (ASME Y14.5), weld symbols, notes, BOMs, and inspection requirements.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Collaborate with applications, controls/robotics, and manufacturing teams to convert concept designs into robust, build-ready products; conduct design reviews and participate in DFMEA/risk assessments.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Occasionally visit customer sites during proposal/pre‑sales stages to support scoping, site measurements, layout reviews, feasibility and risk assessments, and to capture requirements and interface constraints.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Drive Continuous Improvement (CI): analyze existing products and designs for reliability, quality, and performance; apply Lean/Kaizen, DFM/DFA, standardization, tolerance stack‑ups, and FEA‑based optimization to reduce cost, lead time, distortion, and maintenance time, and to improve safety.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Select appropriate materials (e.g., structural steels, alloys) and specify manufacturing processes (welding, machining, plate/laser cutting, forming) with DFM/DFA principles and tolerance stack-ups.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Coordinate with suppliers and fabricators to source, qualify, and expedite key components; review vendor drawings and conduct design‑for‑weldability/manufacturability reviews.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Main Responsibilities (Continued)</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Support the manufacturing team on the shop floor; resolve design‑related issues, NCRs, and ECNs promptly; provide redlines and revision updates.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Generate supporting documents to develop operation and maintenance manuals, spare parts lists, and assembly instructions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Ensure compliance with machinery and automation safety standards (e.g., CSA Z432, CSA Z434, ISO 12100, ISO 10218) and incorporate guarding, interlocks, and risk mitigation into designs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Mentor junior engineers/designers and, where applicable, lead small project teams (task planning, scheduling, design reviews, configuration management/PDM discipline).</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Participate co‑operatively in the company’s Performance Appraisal Process and Merit Rating System.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Actively participate in company, staff, and one‑on‑one meetings to strengthen teamwork, communication, and cross‑departmental collaboration.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Contribute to company profitability by initiating, recommending, and implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) strategies.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Fully abide by and actively support the company’s Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies, practices, and procedures.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Conduct any general duties, specific projects, and responsibilities as assigned by the Automation Engineering Manager in a timely, professional manner.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Position Qualifications</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent combination of technical education and work experience); </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Professional Engineering Certificate preferred</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Minimum 5+ years of proven mechanical design experience on projects involving welding automation and/or industrial automation equipment.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Direct experience with Column & Booms, Gantries, Side Beam welders, and/or Custom welding cells is strongly preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrated expertise designing heavy welded structures/weldments (bases, frames, positioners, lifting fixtures), validated via calculations and FEA.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proficiency in SolidWorks (weldments, large assemblies, configurations, drawings, PDM); SolidWorks Simulation (linear static, contact, buckling; fatigue exposure is an asset).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proficient with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and creating fabrication‑ready drawings with weld symbols, datums, and inspection plans.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong knowledge of machining practices and weld processes (e.g., GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, SAW) including distortion control and joint design.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Solid foundation in engineering calculations (loads, welded/bolted joints, section sizing, stiffness/deflection, lifting points, shafts/bearings as applicable).</span></li> <li>Familiar with manufacturing processes (welding, cutting, machining, forming) and DFM/DFA; capable of conducting tolerance stack‑ups.</li> <li>Experience collaborating with fabricators, shop floors, and suppliers; reviewing vendor drawings and managing long‑lead items.</li> <li>Familiar with machinery and automation safety standards (e.g., CSA Z432, CSA Z434, ISO 12100, ISO 10218) and risk assessment methodologies (e.g., DFMEA).</li> <li>Demonstrated experience leading or contributing to Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives (Lean/Kaizen, PDCA/DMAIC, DFM/DFA, standardization, mistake‑proofing).</li> <li>Proven experience leading projects or major design workstreams in an automation environment; ability to manage scope/schedule and drive cross‑functional delivery (PMP is an asset, not required).</li> <li> Proven ability to deliver assignments under tight timelines with minimal supervision; strong ownership, planning, and prioritization skills.</li> <li>Leadership/mentorship experience, including guiding junior engineers/designers and leading small design teams.</li> <li>Detail‑oriented self‑starter and team player with excellent oral and written communication and effective multi‑tasking/problem‑solving skills.</li> </ul></div></div></div><p> </p> <hr> <p><strong>Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong> We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.</p>