Mechanical Designer - CAN

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Position Summary

Under the direction of Engineering leaders, the role uses engineering principles and design software, to help design, develop, and produce electrical switchgear systems and/or components to required specifications, focusing on safety, reliability, quality, value and sustainability.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform design work for projects utilizing principles of mechanical & electrical engineering.
• Utilizes computer software, drawings, and other tools to perform engineering tasks.
• Coordinates manufacturing, installation, maintenance support documentation and testing activities to ensure compliance with specification, codes and design requirements.
• Establishing construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications by performing a wide range of detailed calculations.
• Inspects completed installations and observes operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment.
• Review drawings to ensure technical and regulatory compliance
• Responsible for reviewing jobs to ensure the job meets or exceeds Customer expectations.
• Work with Purchasing and Vendors to receive quotes and lead times to complete design.
• Work with and understand basic electrical and control system principles and a familiarity with reading electrical schematics, three-line diagrams and control / communication diagrams.
• IEEE, CSA, WCB, OSHA compliance and conformance that can deliver an excellent safety record.
• Work competently with Solidworks and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook).
• Provide excellent communication skills, organizational skills (coordinate multiple group efforts within the company to achieve results) and problem-solving skills.
• Identify processes needing improvement and make recommendations towards improvement.
• Coordinate with line management to deliver high quality products on time and budget.
• Understand and follows company policies, provincial, federal, and safety polices.
• Able to work overtime (nights and weekends) to complete jobs in progress.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Diploma, Journeyperson Certification or 4 years of experience.
• Knowledge with AutoCad, AutoDesk Inventor, Solid Works and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with switchgear design preferred, mechanical aptitude is essential
• Knowledge of heat transfer mechanics and basic beam strength calculations an asset
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with customers and peers.
• Dependable and responsible with good judgment and organizational skills.
• Good customer service, time management and follow-up skills.
• Self-management of assigned projects and job cost accountability to perform work within budgeted cost estimates.
• Able to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Focus on accuracy and efficiency.

For positions that utilize a company vehicle, you will be required to have a valid driver’s license.

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