R&D Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $55,000 to $100,000 CAD / Year

Location : Sydney, NS

Term : Permanent, Full-Time

Anticipated Start Date : As Soon As Possible

Type : In-Office Only

• Does learning a new tool, material, or design method spark your curiosity rather than intimidate you?
• Do you thrive in environments where you can question assumptions, challenge constraints, and explore innovative approaches?
• Are you someone who notices small details others overlookand sees them as opportunities for improvement?

If so, we want to hear from you!

Full transparency : we work a little differently around here.

This isnt just another job where you punch in and punch out. We come to work every day because we strive to earn a living in a meaningful way. Too many people exist without finding joy or purpose in their work, and we believe thats just wrong. After all, we spend at least a third of our lives workingso why not create workplaces where people want to come to work in the morning and feel good when they leave at the end of the day?

At Protocase, your ideas dont just matterthey shape our future. We thrive on collaboration and innovation, where every voice is heard, valued, and makes a real impact. Does this sound like something youd want to be a part of and help grow?

Protocase specializes in custom sheet metal enclosures, panels, and parts for engineers and innovators worldwide, built with unmatched speed and quality. We take the impossible and make it possible for some of the brightest minds on the planet.

Learn more about us here :

About Us

Established in 2001, Protocase Inc. is a rapidly expanding company that focuses on combining advances in software with innovative manufacturing techniques to offer unique custom manufacturing to the engineering, design, and research industries. Using the expertise and dedication of 400+ employees (and counting), Protocase is proud to have a client base of more than 16,000 customers throughout North America and around the globe. Customers include Boeing, L3, Raytheon, Google, Apple, Microsoft, NASA, MIT and many more. We are proudly ISO : 9001 certified and AS9100D registered, as well as ITAR compliant and registered with Canadian Controlled Goods.

At Protocase, were on a rapid growth curve, and were looking for driven individuals to help us accelerate. Were not just another manufacturing company. Our entire business model is built around rethinking custom manufacturing by replacing the craft aspect with well-thought-out, repeatable processes. This approach allows us to deliver the highest-quality parts to our customers in just 2-3 days. Our customers are engineers, scientists and innovators, including Google, Apple, NASA, Tesla, and more! Our team is dedicated, innovative, and always looking for ways to improve. With us, your work will make a significant impact, helping to shape the future of manufacturing.

About the Opportunity

This isnt an ordinary Mechanical Engineering role, its a hands-on opportunity to explore, experiment, and bring new ideas to life. In our R&D team, curiosity isnt just welcomed, its expected!

Heres what youll do :

About You

Our ideal candidate is a flexible thinker with strong problem-solving skills who is passionate about machinery and driving continuous improvement.

This role is for you if

Heres what were looking for :

Why Us?

At Protocase we believe in rewarding hard work and dedication. Besides a starting annual compensation package ranging from$55,000 to $100,000 CAD, heres what else you can expect :

Training and Growth : Leadership Training and skills development opportunities, as well as regular coaching and opportunity for growth.

Comprehensive Health Care Plan and Company RRSP : Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and Group Insurance benefits as well as a Registered Retirement Savings Plan at 6 months of full time employment.

Community Discounts : Enjoy discounts at local shops and restaurants.

YMCA Membership : Access a cost-shared YMCA membership and a Pension Plan after three months of employment.

Vacation : Two weeks of vacation, increasing to three weeks after three years, and four weeks after five years.

Social Events : Regular social events, including seasonal parties and monthly lunches.

Lifestyle of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia : Live in a community with quick commutes, affordable homes on generous plots of land, beautiful scenery, and friendly peoplea lifestyle that marries nature with a vibrant culture.

Ready to Join Us?

If youre excited about the opportunity to make a real impact in the world of custom manufacturing, we want to hear from you. Apply today and lets start this journey of innovation together!