Applications engineer Jobs in Cambridge, ON

Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer (P. Eng) to join their dynamic team. In this role, the successful candidate will play a critical part in designing, developing, and optimizing high-quality custom mechanical and electrical systems. The position involves close collaboration with cross-functional engineering, production, and operations teams to translate conceptual designs into manufacturing-ready solutions.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity ideal for an innovative problem-solver looking to contribute to custom equipment design, adhere to industry quality standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives for an established industry leader.


Advantages
⚛ Competitive compensation from $90k - $120k, with additional flexibility for high caliber candidates.
⚛ Enrollment in Profit Share program.
⚛ Benefits after 3 months.
⚛ RRSP contribution match after 1 year.
⚛ Access to on-site gym.
⚛ Active social committee run events.


Responsibilities
⚛ Design, modify, and review detailed 3D CAD models, assembly drawings, and schematics for custom mechanical equipment.
⚛ Perform technical engineering calculations, structural evaluations, and component selections to ensure design integrity and code compliance.
⚛ Collaborate directly with production, fabrication, and quality assurance teams to resolve technical issues during assembly and manufacturing.
⚛ Prepare comprehensive Bills of Materials (BOMs), technical documentation, and operating manuals for client projects.
⚛ Participate in design review meetings, testing protocols, and troubleshooting activities as required.
⚛ Identify opportunities for product optimization, cost reduction, and process enhancements within the engineering workflow.


Qualifications
⚛ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in either the Mechanical, Mechatronics or Robotics field, with a strong commitment to continued professional development.
⚛ Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation required.
⚛ 5+ years of experience leading the design and development of dynamic electro-mechanical systems, as well as creating & executing test plans to evaluate prototypes.
⚛ Proven ability to manage a project within an Engineering team throughout all phases of design and implementation (concept, detailed design, prototyping, test & validation, and production).
⚛ Ability to use engineering principles and tools, such as CAD modeling and FEA (SolidWorks) and the ability to develop products that meet structural, safety and code requirements.
⚛ Possess a strong knowledge of DFM, FMEA, tolerance stack ups, BOM creation, and engineering documentation.
⚛ Adaptability is key to perform well in a department with dynamic needs tempered with focus to drive projects to completion.
⚛ Leadership experience (from work, community activities, sports or military service) is an asset.


Summary
This is an exceptional opportunity for a licensed P.Eng professional ready to advance their career and take on key design engineering responsibilities with a reputable and growing organization. if you are interested in this role and are qualified, please apply or email your resume to parveen.sandhu@randstad.ca.

Please do not apply if:
⚛ You do not currently hold a P.Eng. designation
⚛ You currently live more than a 45 minute commute from Cambridge Ontario
⚛ You do not have direct experience leading (or participating at a very high level) a product development project which was done for business purposes (i.e. not in an academic setting) and have at least 1 reference to discuss your contributions


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