Design Engineer

MacDon Industries Ltd.; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MacDon Industries Ltd. is seeking engineers to design next-generation harvesting equipment. You will work in a collaborative team environment with engineers, technologists, and shop personnel to develop robust product designs.

Responsibilities include CAD modeling, design calculations, and prototype support, with travel for field-testing and cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing, marketing, and product support.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Engineering or Technology program.
• Eligibility for APEGM or CTTAM registration.
• Experience or internships in machinery manufacturing or design.
• Familiarity with CAD, FEA, and design calculations.
• Hands-on welding, machining and mechanical assembly experience.

Responsibilities

• Participation as a team member in project activities as assigned.
• Develop detailed product designs to meet objectives of performance, cost, durability, etc.
• Development of CAD models, drawings, and supporting information that meet MacDon requirements.
• Engineering analysis of designs using hand calculations, FEA software, and other tools.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate product design risks.
• Prototype build planning and support.
• Product verification and validation through lab and field-testing.
• Travel to support product field-testing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Farm background

Internships/experience in machinery

Mechanical components knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Electro-mechanical systems knowledge

CAD system familiarity

FEA software familiarity

Design calculations

Welding

Machining

Mechanical assembly

Education

Engineering/Technology degree

APEGM/CTTAM registration eligibility

Tools

CAD software

FEA software

Job description

We are looking for passionate Engineers with a desire to design the next generation of productive harvesting equipment. You need to be ready to participate in a team environment in the development and the continuous improvement of innovative, market leading product designs. Team compositions vary and change, but consistently involve multiple engineers, technologists, team leaders, prototype shop and test personnel. There are also cross-functional interactions with supply chain, marketing, product support, publications, manufacturing, and other specialists.

Responsibilities

• Participation as a team member in project activities as assigned
• Develop detailed product designs to meet objectives of performance, cost, durability, etc.
• Development of CAD models, drawings, and supporting information that meet MacDon requirements.
• Engineering analysis of designs using hand calculations, FEA software, and other tools
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate product design risks
• Prototype build planning and support
• Product verification and validation through lab and field-testing
• Travel to support product field-testing
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Engineering or Technology program
• Eligibility for APEGM or CTTAM registration

Skills & Experience

• Farm background
• Internships or experience with projects focused on machinery manufacturing or design
• Knowledge of mechanical components, hydraulic systems, and electro-mechanical systems
• Familiarity with Agricultural Machinery and Manufacturers
• Familiarity with various types of agricultural production systems
• Familiarity with a CAD system, FEA software, design calculations.
• Experience with hands-on skills such as welding, machining, and mechanical assembly.