Horizon Legacy is building construction automation systems that combine robotics, and industrial automation, to change how buildings are designed, fabricated, and delivered.
We are moving from prototype development into low-volume production, with a goal of deploying and supporting multiple construction automation systems in the field.
We are looking for a hands-on Mechatronics Engineering Specialist who can take ownership of complete construction automation systems. This is not an office only based role. You will design, build, program, commission, test, troubleshoot, and continuously improve automation systems deployed in real construction environments.
You will be part of an engineering team that is responsible for mechatronic systems across the full product lifecycle:
Concept → Design → Prototype → Testing → Commissioning → Continuous Improvement
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for designing, constructing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving construction automation, robotics, safety, and data collection systems to support quality, safety, continuous improvement, and production uptime. This position will act as a technical escalation resource for new technology implementation, complex equipment issues, and help standardize mechatronics practices across the company.
Qualifications and Experience:
- University and/or technical college diploma/degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Controls, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field with the following experience:
- 5+ years of controls, automation, robotics, and manufacturing support experience.
- 5+ years designing industrial equipment and/or industrial automation systems.
- Strong CAD and 3D modeling skills.
- Experience creating detail mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, and working with external vendors.
- Practical hands-on experience fabricating, building, and modifying mechanical systems.
- Experience developing electrical schematics and control panels to UL 508a standards.
- Strong hands-on experience wiring, commissioning, troubleshooting automated robotic cells, safety circuits, sensors, vision systems, related manufacturing equipment, and electrical controls systems to the component level.
- Strong knowledge of PLC programming to IEC 61131-3 standards, Allen-Bradley PLCs, including ControlLogix/CompactLogix platforms, Studio 5000.
- Strong knowledge of HMI systems, including PanelView, FactoryTalk View, HMI troubleshooting, screen modifications, alarms, and operator interface improvements.
- Knowledge of industrial networks and communication protocols, including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, CANbus, IOLink, Profinet, managed switches, machine networks, PLC-to-PLC communication, and device-level troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of machine safety systems, safety PLCs, safety relays, light curtains, gate interlocks, E-stops, safety circuits, and LOTO requirements.
- Experience with data collection systems, including downtime tracking, cycle time monitoring, production reporting, OPC-UA, Ignition, SQL, Power BI, or similar systems is an asset.
- Knowledge of mechanical and electrical standards, ASTM, ASME, ANSI, SAE, NFPA, NEMA, RIA, OHSA, CEC, OESC, and others.
- Comfortable working in office, shop, and field environments.
- Ability to travel to vendor and customer sites.
Essential Duties:
· Mechanical Engineering and Development
- Design machine structures, hydraulics, pneumatics, motion systems, EOAT’s, and mechanical assemblies.
- Create detail drawings, assembly drawings, assembly documentation, and maintenance documentation.
- Fabricate, build, and assemble mechanical prototypes and low-volume production units.
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues and implement design improvements.
- Work directly with internal technicians and external suppliers.
- Support automation system testing, commissioning and field deployment.
- Participate in establishing low-volume manufacturing processes for equipment production.
- Provide technical guidance to Management, Maintenance Technicians, Tech Leads, and production support teams as required.
- Ensure good housekeeping for the department and work area is tidy and always organized.
· Electrical/Controls Engineering and Development
- Design electrical systems, control panels, and wiring architectures for automated construction equipment.
- Develop complete electrical drawing packages in NFPA and IEC formats.
- Specify and integrate PLCs, HMIs, industrial PCs, VFDs, sensors, servo drives, safety systems, and electrical components.
- Fabricate, wire, control panels and electrical systems.
- Program and commission PLCs, motion control systems, and machine automation.
- Help establish standardized electrical designs and documentation to support low-volume manufacturing.
- Develop and provide guidance for error proofing and mechatronics-based improvements to reduce quality defects, downtime, and unsafe conditions.
- Continuously update knowledge of controls technology, robotics, industrial networks, data collection systems, machine safety, and manufacturing automation through training, suppliers, trade shows, and industry research.
- Review construction automation process methods and provide continuous development of mechatronic techniques that will improve in-house capabilities.
· Production Support & Maintenance
- Support robot integration, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and field deployment.
- Support I/O troubleshooting, online diagnostics, program backups, and change control.
- Act as a technical escalation resource for complex downtime issues when additional support is required beyond frontline production and maintenance troubleshooting.
- Troubleshoot process and equipment-related controls issues, identify root cause, implement containment actions, and develop permanent corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Support automated manufacturing equipment, robotic equipment, and related production equipment.
- Provide advanced mechatronics support for production equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, construction automation, sensors, safety systems, servo systems, VFDs, and industrial networks.
- Review, modify, and improve PLC and HMI programs to support equipment reliability, safety, quality, cycle time, error proofing, and production performance.
- Support robot troubleshooting, program adjustments, recovery methods, collision prevention logic, and robotic cycle optimization.
- Develop and maintain controls documentation, including PLC backups, HMI backups, robot backups, electrical drawings, change logs, control narratives, network layouts, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Work with internal, and external integrators to support equipment improvements, new technology implementation, and technical problem solving.
- Alert Management of potential risk factors associated with mechatronic systems, equipment reliability, safety circuits, automation processes, and recommend temporary and/or permanent solutions to minimize risk.
- Support the development and improvement of process documentation, and equipment standards.
Working Environment:
- Both office setting and production environment
- 40% office, 60% plant floor (PPE required)
- Flexible hours as required
Physical Demands:
- Require communication with employees, peers and management
- Lifting and pushing as needed
- Ability to work on computer for long periods of time
Health, Safety and Environment:
- Must work in accordance with health and safety regulations, company rules, policies and procedures
- Must use or wear equipment, protective devices or certain clothing as required by the company.
- All employees are prohibited from walking under a suspended hoist, cranes or forklifts.
- All employees must follow all LOTO procedures
Benefits:
- Working in a great inclusive team environment
- Medical, Dental and Extended Health Care insurance coverage
- Life insurance coverage
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance coverage
- Safety shoes and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement and career advancement opportunities
How We Work
Horizon operates with a culture built around:
· Accuracy: The degree of correctness, truthfulness, and freedom from error within our solutions.
· Accountability: We take ownership for everything we do.
· Simplicity: We value simple robust solutions over complex.
· Hands-On Engineering: Practical real-world skill is equally important to produce the best possible solutions.
· Continuous Improvement: There are always improvements to be made both systematically and individually.
How Success Is Measured
- Meeting project and production schedules.
- Reliably implement solutions to key issues.
- Initiative.
- Resilience and adaptability.
- Continuous improvement.
Salary
- $95,000-120,000 + benefits and performance bonus
Why Join Horizon
You'll work on real automation systems that are deployed to active construction projects. This is an opportunity to help build a dynamic Canadian construction automation company from the ground up and have direct ownership over the electrical and control systems that power the next generation of automated construction.
At Horizon, engineers are expected to be hands on in the design, building, testing, and improvement the systems they create. If you enjoy taking machines from concept to deployment and solving real-world engineering challenges, we'd like to hear from you.
Pay: $95,000.00-$120,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- What is your highest level of education?
- How many years of experience do you have in mechatronics, robotics, industrial automation and controls?
- Which of the following have you worked with? (Select all that apply)
☐ PLC Programming
☐ Robotics
☐ HMIs
☐ Industrial Automation
☐ Electrical Controls
☐ Control Panels
☐ Machine Commissioning
☐ Machine Troubleshooting
☐ Motion Control
☐ Vision Systems
☐ Servo Systems
☐ Safety Circuits
☐ Industrial Networks
☐ Mechanical Design
☐ CAD / 3D Modelling
- Which PLC platforms have you programmed?
☐ Rockwell Automation
☐ Siemens
☐ Omron
☐ Beckhoff
☐ Other:
- Which software do you have proficiency in?
☐ Studio 5000
☐ FactoryTalk View
☐ AutoCAD
☐ SolidWorks
☐ Inventor
☐ Ignition
☐ Power BI
☐ SQL
☐ Other: __________
- Have you worked directly on industrial robots or automated machinery?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, briefly describe:
- This position requires working in the office, shop, and at customer sites. Are you comfortable with this?
☐ Yes ☐ No
- Briefly describe a challenging automation or controls issue you solved.
Work Location: In person
