Assistant Engineer, Modifications

Food Process Solutions Corporation; Richmond; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Process Solutions Corporation in Richmond, Canada is seeking an Assistant Engineer to join their Modifications Team. The successful candidate will assist in designing food processing equipment, conduct field audits, and support project engineering efforts.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and have experience in food processing design. Proficiency in AUTOCAD and Inventor is essential. FPS is an equal opportunity employer and values diverse candidates.

Qualifications

• 1 year of working experience in food processing equipment design.
• Able to travel regularly to job sites.
• Registered or qualified to be registered as Engineer-in-Training or Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Assist in modeling/designing food processing equipment.
• Conduct audits on food processing equipment at job sites.
• Provide technical support and liaise with manufacturers.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Food Processing Equipment Design

Technical Support

Budget Tracking

Communication Skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AUTOCAD

Inventor

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Scope

Due to our rapid expansion, we are seeking an Assistant Engineer in our Modifications Team. The successful candidate will work with an established team of engineers and designers to provide service to our clients on both current and upcoming projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Engineer in modeling/designing food processing equipment using AUTOCAD and Inventor
• Regular audit on food processing equipment at customer job sites
• Assist the Project Engineer in composing and compiling technical reports and forming the database
• Provide technical support for end users, aftermarket parts and service team
• Liaise with internal and external manufacturing facilities
• Assist the Project Engineer in budget tracking and verify actual spending with planning
• Assist the Project Engineer in reviewing and improving current internal processes and practice
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 1 year of working experience in food processing equipment design
• Able to travel regularly to domestic and international job sites
• Hold class (5) driver’s license
• Strong sense of ethical and personal ownership of work
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, AUTOCAD and Inventor
• Self-motivated and the ability to work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Registered or qualified to be registered as Engineer-in-Training or Professional Engineer under EGBC is a must

Candidate with more experience will be considered Project Engineer.

FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank you for your interest in the position. Only those candidates who match the requirements and are eligible to work in Canada will be contacted / shortlisted.