Systems Designer

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: SYSTE001245

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• Posted : July 8, 2024
• Full-Time
• On-site

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System Designers are high level thinkers and experts in multiple disciplines in automation making them able to define and refine basic approaches to automation, working through roadblocks, detailing out technical plans of action and communicating to all stakeholders. Our focus is process understanding through analysis of cycle time, accuracy, definition and testing of functional limits, and application of good manufacturing practices to meet customer needs and obligations.

The overall goal of the Systems Design Team is to add systems level oversite to the sales, design and execution of projects while providing specific gap filling resources to help identify and manage design and operational execution risk. This is accomplished by thorough upfront understanding of applications, detailed review of functionality and applying control limits within the ability of the provided automation solution. This may involve proof of concept testing, assisting to manage technical solutions and control of testing parameters to accurately measure and report on our ability to meet intended goals.

It is critical to communicate challenges, set expectations, and predict risks to be successful at delivering an extraordinary customer experience (ECE) as well as an extraordinary employee experience (EEE).

• 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

What qualifies you for this opportunity?

• 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.
• Amazing communication skills to make presentations to internal team, customers, and vendor partners
• 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 10+ 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
• Strength with AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, advanced skills with Microsoft Excel, and working knowledge with SolidWorks
• Track record of creative problem solving in a team-oriented environment
• Track record of creating alignment between stakeholders

What does success look like at JMP?

At JMP, our employees bring more to the table than simply their technical skills. Essential to success at JMP, employees are constantly flexing the following soft skill behaviors to compliment the technical aspects of their roles.

• Personal Effectiveness: strong communication, adaptability, self-awareness, negotiation, problem-solving, kindness
• Tenacity: purpose, determination, drive, perseverance, seeking solutions to problems
• Sense of urgency: responsiveness, energy, engagement, loyalty
• Smarts: comprehension, learning aptitude, skillfulness, brain power

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions (CONVERGIX) is a global systems integrator specializing in custom automated manufacturing systems including, robotics, controls, material handling, information systems, and process automation. As a complete solutions provider, we offer our customers technical expertise and creative solutions to dramatically improve and enhance their processing, manufacturing, and logistics operations

We are a single Source Automation Solutions Provider that leverages the Geography, Technology, Industry expertise and Capacity of the entire Convergix portfolio across the entire value chain for our customers. We leverage creative, solutions-oriented engineering and technology to close gaps in process efficiency and drive industries forward.

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.
• Specific vision abilities required for the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lifts or move up to 25 pounds – This will be role specific so ask Manager if they would like this to be included.

JMP Solutions (a Convergix Company)

Founded in 1987, JMP is an automation systems integrator offering solutions to diverse industrial and consumer end markets. It designs, engineers, and integrates hardware and software to automate its customers’ manufacturing and production facilities. Headquartered in London, Ontario, with an established North American footprint consisting of 17 office locations across the U.S. and Canada, the Company’s multi-geographic branch model provides it with a strategic advantage over smaller, sub-regional competitors, allowing it to provide targeted, local support while also growing with its blue-chip customer base across geographies and applications. We are certified as a “Great Place to Work” in both Canada and US. We have also been awarded one of the “Top 50 Best Workplaces Canada” nine (9) times, including Best Workplaces for Inclusion, for Women and Professional Services 2021 and 2022.

What does JMP Offer You?

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

• $29.31 - $43.25/hour
• Health
• RRSP Matching / 401K Matching
• and more
  
  

ABOUT CONVERGIX AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS

Convergix Automation Solutions is a Global Systems Integrator specializing in custom automated manufacturing systems including, robotics, controls, material handling, information and software systems, process automation in a variety of manufacturing industries. With over 900 employees, 25+ Locations worldwide and $300M in Sales, Convergix is growing organically as well through acquisition to become a leading $1B Automation Integration global partner. We are a single source automation solutions provider that leverages the geography, technology, industry expertise and capacity of the entire Convergix portfolio across the entire value chain for our customers in a diverse set of industries.

Our values are our foundational concepts 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.

JMP 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.