Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer: CAD to Built Hardware

Sangster Engineering Ltd; Amherst; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sangster Engineering Ltd, based in Amherst, Nova Scotia, seeks an entry-level Mechanical Engineer (EIT) to grow into our hands-on design and fabrication work. You will design parts, build them, and learn quickly as you own projects end to end from CAD to fabricated hardware.

As a recent graduate, you’ll contribute to parts and assemblies, ensure fit and function, and develop practical skills in a small, fast-moving team in Amherst.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; recent graduates or equivalents welcome.
• Foundational CAD skills and design-for-fabrication awareness.
• Hands-on approach; ability to see ideas through to built parts.

Responsibilities

• Own tasks end to end from concept to fabrication with team support.
• Translate CAD concepts into hardware and guide fabrication to working parts.
• Ensure quality and reliability of designs that withstand real-world use.

Skills

Mechanical design

Design for fabrication

Practical reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Fusion 360

Job description

Sangster Engineering Ltd, based in Amherst, Nova Scotia, seeks an entry-level Mechanical Engineer (EIT) to grow into our hands-on design and fabrication work. You will design parts, build them, and learn quickly as you own projects end to end from CAD to fabricated hardware.

As a recent graduate, you’ll contribute to parts and assemblies, ensure fit and function, and develop practical skills in a small, fast-moving team in Amherst.