Job Duties:

• Review specifications, read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and reports.
• Independently create concepts, designs and modify existing designs to create new custom machines.
• Create designs using Calculations and analysis, taking responsibility for the work produced.
• Follow all current department standards and work with management to develop new standards and procedures.
• Create and revise assembly drawings, detailed drawings & BOMs.
• Release prints to Production to established department standards.
• Perform machinery testing and debugging, complete testing checklists.
• Maintain and update R&D design book.
• Interface with outside vendors for component selection, manufacturing, and assembly.
• Work with Plant Manufacturing and other personnel to troubleshoot, resolve issues, and provide technical information.
• Work closely with Electrical/ Controls Engineering in specifying equipment.
• Responsible for the mentoring and coaching of junior, less experienced team members 
• Work with the engineering manager to determine schedules of new work and work with the sales team to help facilitate new orders.

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical and/or Mechatronics
• P Eng. is preferred
• Minimum 10-15 years of direct work experience with designing equipment.
• Strong design skills in industrial machinery design. Ability to independently complete custom machine design from concept to release.
• Proficiency in SOLIDWORKS 2022 (3D), with knowledge of AUTOCAD 2013(2D) and Microsoft Office
• Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic components and popular manufacturers.
• Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software.
• General knowledge of electrical automation controls, motor & drive types, sensors.
• Experience with stress and Finite Element analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in technical writing an asset.
• Understanding of production and machine shop processes.
• Understanding of fabrication and assembly processes; previous shop floor experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with choice of materials, treatments and finishes.
• Practical knowledge in machine safety.
• Practical knowledge of GD&T, standards & codes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving and time management skills.
• Self-motivated, highly organized and efficient.
• Personal Ownership
• Industry Awareness
• Application knowledge
• Interaction Skills/ Teamwork/ People Skills
• Must hold a valid Driver’s License and Canadian Passport. Travel may be required on a limited basis