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Mechanical Engineer

InnoTech Alberta is seeking an innovative and collaborative Mechanical Engineer with expertise in general mechanical engineering to join its Advanced Materials & Monitoring Division. The Mechanical Engineer role will provide support to various team’s applied research and industrial client projects. This position will fulfill needs for technical collabloration across InnoTech Alberta divisions and will be responsible for mechanical design, analysis, and general project management.

Are you our next Mechanical Engineer? You would be a good fit for this position if you :

• Have expertise in general mechanical engineering and project management
• Enjoy tackling new technical challenges and developing innovative solutions to problems
• Are resourceful, creative, and forward-thinking
• Are collaborative by nature and can work in a team environment across diverse disciplines
• Want to make a difference within Alberta’s energy and manufacturing sectors

We are game changers

InnoTech Alberta, a subsidiary of Alberta Innovates, is a leading research and technology organization serving the needs of industry, entrepreneurs and the public sector. Our leading-edge expertise and industrial-scale research and demonstration facilities accelerate and de-risk technology development and deployment for our clients with a focus on industrial solutions and commercial applications. With over 230 employees, InnoTech operates within several locations across the province, including Vegreville, Edmonton, Devon, and Calgary. We are Alberta’s innovation engine - with over 100 years of bold ideas that feed, grow, fuel, and build Alberta’s agriculture, energy, environment, and forestry sectors. Visit us at : InnoTechAlberta.ca

Intrigued? Here’s some more information about the position :

Reporting to the Supervisor of the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Lab, this role supports both external and internal stakeholders by enhancing our business operation services. You will contribute to client project execution and new capacity development, including the design and modification of pilot plants, new equipment, and capital projects. This is a dynamic opportunity to apply a broad range of mechanical engineering skills and knowledge in a collaborative lab environment.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following :

Develop models and drawings using computer aided design tools for prototyping new equipment, modular testing apparatus, and small pressure systems.

Definition and tracking of project schedule, budget, and scope of work, including stakeholder engagement and progress reporting.

The position will be based primarily in InnoTech Alberta’s facility at the Edmonton Research and Development Park but occasionally may work at InnoTech Alberta’s facility at Devon and Vegreville. Travel to partners’ site may also be involved.

Qualifications and skills we are looking for :

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (advanced degrees considered an asset).

Excellent problem-solving abilities, with willingness to apply technical solutions across multiple industries.

Experience in designing small vessels, Category H fittings, and experimental piping systems for research purposes (e.g. ASME B31.3).

Why InnoTech Alberta?

We offer our employees opportunities to work on projects that will expand their skill sets while witnessing the visible impacts of their efforts. We value the development of our employees and create opportunities for working in capacities that allow new skills to be learned. We know that the wellness of our team is the most important part of our business, so we offer a strong benefits package and generous vacation and paid time off programs to promote work-life balance which includes flexible work and wellness programs.

At InnoTech Alberta, we respect diversity and embrace an inclusive culture. We value uniqueness and different perspectives as they play a critical role in our success. To achieve this, individuals are selected based on qualifications, merit, and abilities and we encourage applications from all backgrounds to apply.

The final candidate will be required to undergo a security clearance. All interviewees must be able to meet the requirement specified in the Physical Demand Analysis. This document will be supplied during the interview process to the successful candidate. This competition will remain open until a successful candidate is found.

INNOTECH ALBERTA IS COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLE OF EQUITY IN EMPLOYMENT AND ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM ALL QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. WE WISH TO THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR THEIR INTEREST. HOWEVER, ONLY THOSE INVITED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.