Mechanical engineer

Major Responsibilities:

• Design LV and MV paralleling switchgear and control panels as part of the custom products team.
• Analyze customer specifications and datasheets, seeking clarifications from sales when necessary.
• Draft initial mechanical layouts, preliminary materials lists, and technical datasheets for client approval.
• Mechanical Engineering to include design of indoor/outdoor sheet metal enclosures, brackets, breaker mounting, electrical load bus bar systems and bus bracing for use in switchgear using 3D CAD modelling.
• Liaise with sales and production teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Engage actively in product development tasks, including product standardization, innovation, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Support production staff during assembly, assisting with interpreting design drawings and providing clarification and support as required.
• Contribute to or enhance basic component and product designs, utilizing sound design tools and methodologies.
• Aid in addressing routine technical issues, demonstrating a strong problem-solving acumen.
• Help formulate standard test plans based on existing protocols for regular products or components.
• New Product Development design, project management.
• Potentially assist in gathering customer feedback and formulating basic product specifications, ensuring alignment with manufacturing capabilities.
• Create and maintain work instructions to define standard work process.
• Additional tasks as assigned.
  
  

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

• A Bachelor''s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Technology Diploma in Mechanical Design or demonstrable equivalent expertise.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in the Manufacturing domain.
• Proficiency in using Autodesk Inventor 3D, Solidwork and AutoCAD Classic
• Previous experience with 3D modeling
• Stellar communication skills in English, encompassing both written and oral dimensions.
• Fluency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have a valid drivers license and passport and be available to travel domestically and internationally.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.
  
  

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in designing Switchgear, Transfer switches, or Control panels.
• Manufacturing experience would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of switchgear design standards and electrical code (UL, CSA, ANSI, NEC).
• Experience and understanding of complex generator paralleling systems for a variety mission critical applications: data centers, hospitals, airports, oil and gas, mining, remote exploration.
• Familiarity with SAP ERP software is an advantage.