Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Posted Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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Job Title:

Junior Mechanical Design Engineer, Richmond BC

Are you passionate about design, problem-solving, and applying your engineering skills to deliver high-quality solutions? Are you an EIT looking for the perfect opportunity to launch your career?

We are seeking a motivated Junior Engineer to join our team and contribute to the creation of custom air handling systems. In this role, you will be responsible for developing precise and comprehensive fabrication designs while benefiting from our robust training program designed to help you grow, learn, and excel. This is an excellent opportunity to build your engineering career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

About Us:

Haakon Industries is a rapidly growing manufacturer of custom air handling equipment, renowned for our commitment to quality and innovation. We serve a diverse range of industries, addressing unique challenges and earning the trust of many of North America’s largest companies for reliable, custom-engineered solutions.

At Haakon, our engineering talent is our greatest asset. Our highly skilled fabrication department is dedicated to developing innovative, tailored solutions that meet complex client needs. We leverage our extensive knowledge and experience to turn challenging customer specifications into comprehensive design packages for our manufacturing facilities.

Mechanical Design Engineer Responsibilities:

• Design custom air handling equipment using in-house software and industry standard tools
• Create design packages with sheet metal parts to be produced by CNC machines
• Work with our applications engineering team to implement customer specifications
• Provide technical support to our production staff
• Complete R&D projects to advance our product and improve our design process
• Design equipment around integrated piping, electrical, and controls systems

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive training program that includes:
• Training course tailored for New Designers
• Hands-on experience at one of our manufacturing facilities
• Training in ANSYS, FEA, Inventor and other specialized areas
• Personalized coaching with senior leadership to support your career goals
• A close-knit team environment that encourages collaboration and strong connections with peers and mentors
• In-house experts to support your professional growth
• Relaxed and friendly environment with flexible hours
• Opportunities to see your work in person in factory or on site

Essential Qualifications/Skills:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Well organized with good attention to detail
• Creative problem solver with good spatial reasoning
• Technically proficient in design and prototyping

We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment that empowers Junior Engineers to take on greater responsibilities and grow their careers. If you are interested in joining a growing company who respects their employees and rewards success, we want to hear from you.