Materials engineer Jobs in Peterborough, ON

As the first equipment manufacturer in Canada and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines and generators, ANDRITZ Canada has more than 185 years of know-how.

In a context of energy transition, our hydroelectric innovation projects make sense. From design to construction, our innovative team of experts offers turnkey solutions. By joining ANDRITZ Canada, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, a clean future, and the maintenance of a proud Canadian's expertise.

From water to wire – Be part of the movement!

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

The open position is for a Mechanical Engineer within the hydro generator engineering group. The team is responsible for the custom design of large hydro generator components with a primary focus on North American generator projects. This team is located at the Andritz Hydro Peterborough Generator Center, which includes a modern coil and bar manufacturing facility. This position includes technical responsibility for the mechanical design during all stages of a project life cycle (proposal, contract design, manufacturing and installation). The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of different topics including stress, heat transfer, ventilation, vibration and bearing analysis. The unique requirements of each hydro project make this a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a candidate with related skills and experience.

The Mechanical Engineer is expected to work closely with the local engineering and drafting teams, as well as externally located engineering specialists, project management, manufacturing and installation teams. Occasional travel to customer locations, project sites or other Andritz offices is required.

Individual duties will vary based on project requirements, but generally include the following:

• Optimization of hydro generator mechanical design, for proposals, contracts and studies;
• Analysis of mechanical components, using in-house tools or developing calculations as necessary;
• Documentation for proposals, technical reports and customer O&M manuals;
• Review and approval of mechanical drawings to ensure contractual and internal requirements are met;
• Creation of engineering instructions that define technical requirements for manufacturing , installation and testing;
• Disposition of non-conformances during manufacturing and installation;
• Review and analysis of site data and testing;
• Creation and calibration of design tools;
• Work on R&D projects for development of new generator technologies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate is an individual that understands the generator product and has the following skills:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering;
• Existing or potential for Professional Engineer registration;
• Familiar with MathCAD & Excel;
• Computer skills in common PC applications;
• Excellent problem solving skills, sound judgment, initiative & creativity;
• Ability to work with people in a team environment;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to travel & work with various cultures.

What do we offer

• Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance;
• Pension plan;
• Hybrid work mode;
• Performance share plan;
• Employee assistance program;
• Employee individualized training and career plan.

Did you know?

ANDRITZ Canada is part of an international technology group with an extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions. ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. The group has around 29,800 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries.

ANDRITZ is:

• Over 185 years of experience in turbine design
• Over 489,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity
• Over 33 200 turbine units delivered
• Over 135 years in electrical engineering
• 65 representative offices worldwide
• More than 6100 employees worldwide including more than 600 in Canada
• Over 50 Compact Hydro units per year
• A complete range of designs up to 800 MW
• 20 manufacturing sites worldwide
• 20% of all turbines in operation worldwide

*Legal status to work in Canada is required.

ANDRITZ CANADA Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.