Product Engineer R&D

Tasks

• Design and optimize residential and commercial products based on customer needs and the company’s strategic objectives.
• Develop and manufacture product components while ensuring their performance and reliability.
• Manage the product lifecycle, from the initial idea to market launch.
• Conduct rigorous testing to validate product safety, energy efficiency, quality, and reliability.
• Maintain technical consistency and ensure the accuracy of all related data and documentation.
• Provide technical support to internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Identify product improvement opportunities and propose solutions to optimize internal processes.
• Coordinate efforts with local, national, and international teams to ensure project success.
• Perform any other related tasks.

Advantages

• Annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive group insurance (dental, prescription drugs, vision, eyewear, etc.).
• Paid sick days.
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
• 3 weeks of paid vacation, plus 2 additional weeks during the holiday season (at the employee’s expense).
• Reimbursement of professional membership fees.
• Flexible schedule, hours per week.

Job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Be a licensed professional engineer ( and a member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the design and development of technical products.
• Fluency in both French and English, spoken and written (most internal communication and documentation is in English).
• Significant experience in water heaters, HVAC, plumbing, heating systems, or tanks.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles related to product design: strength of materials, heat transfer, tolerancing, assembly techniques, and CFD simulation.
• Proficiency with design and engineering software such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, SAP, and Smartsheet (LabView is an asset).
• Knowledge of metal manufacturing processes, especially steel.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on Excel.

Desired profile

• Technical leadership and innovative mindset.
• Strong manual skills and comfort with hands-on technical work.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Results- and quality-oriented.
• Strong analytical and critical evaluation skills.
• Autonomy and organizational skills in managing complex projects.