Design Engineer

University of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alberta is seeking a Design Engineer to work with Researchers and students, developing designs and drawing packages for manufacture to support engineering research and teaching at North Campus, Edmonton. The role emphasizes drafting, design, and manufacturing expertise in an on-site setting. The title may reflect P.Eng.

or E.I.T. qualifications as applicable. The Design Engineer will primarily operate on-site within the Engineering Technical Services team, collaborating across

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Breadth of experience in drafting, design and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Researchers and students to develop designs and drawing packages for manufacture in support of research and teaching activities.
• Support on-site fabrication and assembly of lab equipment and custom apparatus.
• Provide hands-on training and supervision to students as required.

Skills

Drafting

Design

Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Drafting software

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).