Hands-On Mechanical Engineer – R&D Prototyping

General Fusion Inc; Richmond; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

RRSP Contribution

Job summary

General Fusion Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Liner Production Operations team in Richmond, BC. The role focuses on hands-on engineering for LM26, operating and improving mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems, and contributing to prototype development.

You will design, test, and iterate components, analyze experimental data, update CAD models, and collaborate across teams. Evening/weekend shifts may be required on occasion; a strong problem-solving mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or engineering physics required.
• Minimum 2 years’ post-graduation experience.
• Solid knowledge of statics, dynamics, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.

Responsibilities

• Operate custom casting and machining equipment for the LM26 project.
• Design, build, commission, and operate components to improve mechanical/pneumatic/electrical systems.
• Analyze past experiments to understand performance and recommend improvements.
• Update CAD designs of process, equipment, and as-built models.
• Conduct mechanical design work with analytical calculations and, where needed, FEA.
• Document design details, test plans, and experimental results.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Prototyping

CAD design

GD&T

FEA

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Engineering physics specialization

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

General Fusion Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Liner Production Operations team in Richmond, BC. The role focuses on hands-on engineering for LM26, operating and improving mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems, and contributing to prototype development.

You will design, test, and iterate components, analyze experimental data, update CAD models, and collaborate across teams. Evening/weekend shifts may be required on occasion; a strong problem-solving mindset is essential.