[Hiring] Senior Systems Engineer @Novanta Inc.

Role Description

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will support the definition, design, integration, and validation of complex motion products and systems that meet customer, industry, and product performance requirements. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to:

• Translate customer needs into technical requirements
• Support system architecture decisions
• Optimize product performance
• Provide technical guidance to cross-functional engineering teams

Your technical expertise and ability to connect customer needs with system-level solutions will help Novanta deliver high-performance products across the life science, medical device, semiconductor, and advanced industrial markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 7+ years of experience in systems engineering, motion control, mechatronics, automation, or a related product development environment
• Strong understanding of motion control technologies, including stepper, servo, and piezo systems
• Experience with feedback devices such as linear and rotary encoders, motor drivers, controllers, communication protocols, and associated software applications
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and make sound engineering decisions
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and mentoring skills

Requirements

• Ability to work in an office, engineering lab, production, or customer environment as needed
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and use hands to operate a computer, test equipment, tools, or product components
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally, with appropriate assistance when needed
• Ability to stand for extended periods during lab, production, testing, or customer-related activities
• Ability to follow safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment when working in lab, production, or customer environments

Travel Requirements

• Expect to travel up to 30% of the time to support customer engagements, supplier or vendor visits, internal business reviews, product development activities, and cross-site collaboration

Compensation and Benefits

• The base pay for this position is $117,920 to $176,300 per year depending on the geographic market
• Novanta supports all aspects of your life's needs, providing a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits