Design Engineer

University of Alberta Careers; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alberta Careers is seeking a Design Engineer to support research and teaching at North Campus in Edmonton. The role involves developing designs and drawing packages for manufacture in collaboration with Researchers and students, with on-site work in the ETS team.

The successful candidate should hold a degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (or closely related field) and bring breadth of drafting, design, and manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or closely related field.
• Experience in drafting, design, and manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs and drawing packages for manufacture to support research and teaching activities.
• Collaborate with Researchers and students; provide hands-on support on site in the ETS team.

Skills

Drafting

Design

Manufacturing

Student supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered.

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Engineering Technical Services (ETS) is a dynamic team dedicated to advancing research and education within the Faculty of Engineering. We collaborate with faculty and students to design, manufacture, and support innovative experimental devices and laboratory equipment.

Our multidisciplinary team brings together a wealth of expertise from Machinists, Electrical Technicians, Material Testing Specialists, Engineers, Millwrights, Carpenters, and Plastics Specialists.

We directly support research initiatives and undergraduate courses by maintaining and upgrading lab equipment, designing and manufacturing custom apparatus, and providing hands‑on training and supervision to students.

Reporting to the Technical Services Supervisor, the Design Engineer is responsible for working with Researchers and students to assist in developing designs and drawing packages for manufacture in support of research and teaching activities in the Faculty of Engineering. The successful candidate should hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field and should have a breadth of experience in drafting, design, and manufacturing.

The Design Engineer will be primarily responsible for research support activities and will be working on site in the Engineering Technical Services team.

Note: The job title will be determined based on the successful candidate's qualifications: Design Engineer for candidates holding a P.Eng. (or equivalent), or Design Engineer-in-Training for candidates holding an E.I.T. (or equivalent).