Senior Mechanical Engineer
DarkVision , part of Koch Engineered Solutions, is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of state‑of‑the‑art ultrasonic imaging technologies. The role focuses on tackling complex engineering problems with a first‑principles approach to deliver robust solutions.
Overview
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you will develop mechanical parts and assemblies for ultrasonic imaging products that must survive extreme conditions, including pressures up to 15,000 psi and temperatures up to 150 °C. The position is on‑site full‑time at our HQ in North Vancouver, BC.
Responsibilities
- Carry out detailed design of mechanical parts and assemblies for electronics packaging, pressure vessels, sensor carriers, dynamic structural elements and fluid handling systems.
- Perform engineering calculations to assess system viability and performance, including the use of numerical tools such as FEA.
- Collaborate with external contract manufacturers to source custom and off‑the‑shelf components.
- Assemble prototypes of new products or improvements to existing products and support their testing, troubleshooting, and validation.
- Determine testing requirements for new devices or components, and design custom test equipment for accelerated life testing.
- Collaborate with broader engineering teams to gather cross‑functional design requirements and communicate design interdependencies and trade‑offs.
- Occasionally travel to field offices to support final testing and commissioning of devices prior to commercial deployment.
Qualifications – Basic
University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or Engineering Physics.At least 5 years of experience as a mechanical design engineer.Professional experience creating 3D models and assemblies using CAD software (Inventor, SolidWorks, Fusion 360 or Creo).Experience designing electromechanical assemblies, such as electronics packaging and thermal management systems.Experience creating appropriately toleranced 2D drawings for external fabrication.Experience interfacing with external vendors to procure custom parts.Hands‑on experience assembling and testing prototypes.Preferred Experience
8+ years of experience as a mechanical design engineer.Experience designing enclosures for sensitive electronics to withstand shock and vibration.Experience with high‑pressure and high‑temperature systems and sealing solutions.Familiarity with manufacturing methods such as CNC machining, 3‑D printing and laser / water‑jet cutting.Basic microcontroller programming (Arduino, etc.) and programming skills (MATLAB, Python, or similar) for data analysis.Salary
Estimated range : $120,000 – $160,000 per year, payable with variable bonus options.
Company
DarkVision Technologies Inc. is a BC‑based tech company that has disrupted the industrial imaging market since 2013 with advanced acoustic‑based imaging platforms. Backed by Koch Inc., we are expanding a multidisciplinary engineering team to meet growing product demand.
Application Process
Qualified applicants should submit a resume and cover letter. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal‑opportunity employer. If you require accommodation or assistance at any time during the application or selection processes, please submit a request by following the directions located in the FAQ section at the bottom of the kochcareers.com webpage.
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