Dematic is a global leader in intelligent intralogistics and material handling solutions. For decades, we've been redefining supply chains through innovation, excellence, and advanced automation. With a commitment to progress and people, our inclusive and collaborative culture gives every team member the chance to thrive and leave a meaningful impact on the world of logistics.
We’re excited to be looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in Canada. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and delivering conveyor technology for container and light unit load applications. From standard belt and roller systems to innovative complex machinery, you'll engineer next-generation solutions tailored to each unique project.
You’ll work cross-functionally with experts in project delivery, controls, structural engineering, compliance, manufacturing, and installation. Together, you'll shape intralogistics systems that move industries forward.
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The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $72,375 - $106,150 CAD at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills. This is a new role.
What will you do in this role?
Develop project-specific approval layouts based on customer and sales input.
Translate complex project scopes into detailed system concepts and layouts.
Review material flow, define special designs, and outline ergonomic workspaces.
Conduct mechanical safety assessments and define required safeguards.
Collaborate with CE Compliance teams on risk assessments and site safety inspections.
Design and plan escape, transport, and maintenance access routes.
Coordinate with structural, installation, and controls teams to ensure seamless integration.
Provide technical expertise during customer meetings and engineering reviews.
Support interface definitions with suppliers and other trades.
Produce detailed mechanical layouts, specifications, and installation drawings.
Define conveyor components (drives, belts, rollers, guides, platforms, etc.).
Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including BOMs, SAP requisitions, and controls engineering data lists.
Provide remote and on-site engineering support during installation.
Ensure thorough technical handovers to installation and commissioning teams.
What are we looking for?
Educated to degree level (bachelor’s degree or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with a focus on application engineering.
Proven experience (5+ years) in mechanical design and project engineering, ideally in a complex systems or industrial environment.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, and experience using SolidWorks or other 3D CAD tools.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset.
A structured, methodical approach to engineering challenges.
Outstanding problem-solving capabilities and a proactive attitude.
Ability to work effectively within a diverse, multinational team across the EMEA region.
Full working proficiency in English.
Willingness to travel internationally for short and occasional trips (up to 10%).
Bonus Points if you:Have experience with SAP, or previous work in the intralogistics or material handling industry.
Are looking to make your move? Then you’ve come to the right place! We are the KION Group, and the world of supply chain solutions is our home. KION is shaping world trade – globally, regionally, locally. We ensure that supply chains reach their full potential: fast, efficient, smart, sustainable and reliable.
Our 42,000 employees make a real difference, helping us to become who we are today: The Supply Chain Solutions Company. Our people’s passion is innovating, automating, and orchestrating solutions for our customers’ supply chains.
Would you like to be part of our international team? We can offer you interesting jobs and exciting career opportunities in an innovative, rapidly-growing, and forward-looking industry.
With us, you benefit from numerous development opportunities in a global group, including the possibility of working at one of our locations abroad on a temporary basis. Regardless of which of our sites you work at, the KION values—integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence—shape how we act and how we work with colleagues, managers, customers, suppliers, and applicants both at home and abroad.
KION is the architect of global, regional and local supply chains. Our brands are well established:
Dematic is the global leader in intelligent supply chain and automation solutions. The Linde Material Handling and STILL brands serve the premium and higher value segments of the industrial truck market. Baoli focuses on industrial trucks in the lower value and economy segments.
As a provider of comprehensive supply chain solutions with a worldwide service network, KION has a global presence and a regional focus on the needs of its customers. KION brands keep the world moving.
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