Engineer - Mechanical, Robotic Actuators

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer – Robotic Actuators

Summary:

As Linamar’s Mechanical Engineer for Robotic Actuators, you will design, develop, and support mechanical systems and components for advanced robotics and automation applications. This role combines CAD design, prototyping, testing, validation, and troubleshooting to deliver reliable actuator and motion-control solutions. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to the development, optimization, and manufacturing of innovative robotic technologies.

Performance Expectations

• Design, develop, and integrate mechanical systems for robotics, automation, actuator, and motion-control applications.
• Support the development of rotary and linear actuation systems, including gear reduction mechanisms, transmission components, fixtures, and prototype assemblies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical, controls, manufacturing, maintenance, supply chain, and external technology partners.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and safety.
• Create and review mechanical designs, drawings, tolerance stacks, bill of materials, and technical documentation.
• Build, test, troubleshoot, and validate prototypes in a hands-on lab or manufacturing environment.
• Support equipment trials, installation, commissioning, and continuous improvement activities across Linamar facilities.
• Work with vendors and internal stakeholders to source components, review technical proposals, and resolve design or manufacturing challenges.

Credentials

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Automation, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Desired Characteristics

• 3-5 years of experience in mechanical design, robotics, automation, or manufacturing equipment design.

• 1-2 years of actuator development experience is preferred.

• Experience designing mechanical systems for motion-control applications, including rotary or linear actuation, gearing, transmission systems, bearings, shafts, housings, brackets, tooling, or fixtures.
• Strong CAD skills and experience developing production-ready drawings, assemblies, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with gear reduction technologies such as planetary, harmonic, cycloidal, belt drive, lead screw, ball screw, or other high-efficiency mechanical transmission systems.
• Hands-on ability to build, test, troubleshoot, and improve mechanical prototypes and automation systems.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, machining, fabrication, assembly, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability.
• Familiarity with electric motors, drives, sensors, torque or force measurement, and motion-control systems is considered an asset.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative innovation environment.

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Council
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration. 

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do. 

Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.

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