Posted 4 months ago
Intermediate Product Development Mechanical Engineer
@ Progressive Automations
Richmond, British Columbia
Overview
Progressive Automations is hiring an Intermediate Product Development Mechanical Engineer to take linear actuators and electromechanical products from concept through production. The role covers mechanical design, prototyping, testing, supplier coordination and continuous product improvement, with growing project ownership. The posting states a flexible schedule and extended health and dental benefits.
Pay:
$60,000–$80,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Design new actuators and manufacturing documentation
- Prototype and test designs on practical machinery
- Source parts from local and overseas suppliers
- Supervise purchasing, assembly and quality control
- Produce datasheets, manuals and product education materials
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 2 years of product development and manufacturing experience
- Experience with linear actuators, motor control and manufacturing
- North American manufacturing standards and certification
- Strong project management skills
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and Microsoft Office
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Laboratory, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Employee discount, Free or discounted meals |
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Progressive Automations
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Experts in linear motion. We want to automate the world so you never have to lift a finger.
Full company description
Our customer-service driven business model affords us the opportunity to work closely with individuals and companies all across the North American continent while manufacturing and distributing some of the most high-quality, affordable automation products in the industry. Our product line includes electric linear actuators, motion control systems, table lifts, TV lifts, PLC controls and related accessories. Our limitations are the limits of your imagination. Our custom linear actuator service provides each and every project with an automated component that fits perfectly - at an unbeatable price.
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,554
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 48
- Reported office locations
- 6691 Elmbridge Way, #160, Richmond, British Columbia V7C 4N1, CA
- 11400 Deerfield Rd, Blue Ash, Ohio 45242, US
- Business categories
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Industrial Automation
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Progressive Automations
- Progressive Automations
- Specialties
- electric linear actuators
- motion control systems
- table lifts
- custom linear actuators
- sponsorships
- PLC control
- Arduino
- standing desk
- home automation
- solar automation
- manufacturing
- lifting systems
- control boxes
- robotics automation
- and desk frames
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Our customer-service driven business model affords us the opportunity to work closely with individuals and companies all across the North American continent while manufacturing and distributing some of the most high-quality, affordable automation products in the industry. Our product line includes electric linear actuators, motion control systems, table lifts, TV lifts, PLC controls and related accessories. Our…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automation Machinery Manufacturing |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Richmond, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Specialties | electric linear actuatorsmotion control systemstable liftscustom linear actuatorssponsorshipsPLC controlArduinostanding deskhome automationsolar automation |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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Progressive Automations is one of the top manufacturers and distributors of linear actuators and home/office automation. We have over a decade of experience in the industry and are quickly growing. Our goal is to lead the industry in innovation while bringing you premium quality products at an affordable price. Our creative, energetic and innovative team has the experience of working together with different customers, from automation enthusiasts, hobbyists to large scale partners. We are constantly developing our skills and knowledge of the industry while we also make sure to have a bit of fun in life!
Reasons you’ll love working here
- Flexible schedule
- Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits
- Electric sit-stand desks and ergonomic accessories
- Quarterly company events, monthly company free lunch, quarterly team free lunch
- Employee discounts across all subsidiaries (Progressive Automations, Progressive Desk, etc.)
About the Job
The Intermediate Product Development Mechanical Engineer will work closely with the Research & Development Manager and Senior Mechanical Engineer to develop new linear actuators, hardware accessories and electromechanical products from concept through production.
This role involves mechanical design, prototyping, testing, manufacturing support, supplier coordination, and continuous product improvement. The successful candidate will gain exposure to the complete product development lifecycle while taking increasing ownership of projects as their experience grows.
We are looking for a motivated, hands-on engineer who enjoys solving practical engineering problems and working with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Create new actuator designs and all relevant manufacturing documentation.
- Verify designs using Solidworks Simulation.
- Prototype and test all designs using practical machinery.
- Source all parts from local and overseas suppliers.
· Create processes and supervise the purchasing, assembly and quality control of the linear actuators developed.
· Submit all designs for relevant certifications.
- Produce technical datasheet, instruction manuals, and internal product education package.
- Lead internal product education campaign.
- Work with the Marketing team to launch products.
- Identify, resolve, and document product issues based on customer feedback, prior product updates, and in-house testing.
Required Skills and Experiences
- Minimum 2 years of experience in product development and manufacturing.
- Experience with linear actuators, motor control, and manufacturing.
- Strong project management skills as most projects will be self-led – and an opportunity for leading the growing mechanical design team.
- North American manufacturing standards and certification.
- Microsoft office.
- Solidworks.
Additional Assets
- Knowledge and fluency to coordinate with overseas manufacturing.
- Project management software: Asana.
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