Hardware Lifecycle Mechanical Engineer

NovAtel Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NovAtel Inc., part of Hexagon's Autonomous Solutions, is seeking a Hardware Lifecycle (Sustaining) Mechanical Engineer to join the Calgary team. The role focuses on sustaining hardware issues, root cause analysis, testing, and implementing solutions within the NovAtel Hardware Engineering group.

You will collaborate across disciplines, develop mechanical designs and test plans, and contribute to lessons learned for new designs while adhering to industry standards and IATF processes.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Expertise in injection molded plastics, machined components, sheet metal, and sealing strategies.
• Strong 3D modeling skills, preferably using Creo.
• Experience with DFMA and GD&T and familiarity with MIL-SPEC, IEC, and ISO.
• Understanding of and experience conducting Root Cause Analysis.
• Ability to work with hand tools and proficiency with PCs, operating systems, and software packages.
• Strong collaboration, negotiation, and persuasion skills.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate product lifecycle issues and resolutions.
• Develop mechanical solutions adhering to IATF 16949 processes.
• Hands-on solution development, including hardware design, test plan creation, test execution, test reporting, documentation updates, and final implementation.
• Create or modify data sets, including bills of materials and assembly drawings.
• Create Engineering Change Orders and conduct Root Cause Analysis when required.
• Engage subject matter experts as needed and support Project Managers.
• Provide lessons learned to the development team and work with the repair team to understand customer returns.

Skills

Strong collaboration

Root Cause Analysis

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

DFMA

GD&T

Job description

Overview

Hexagon’s Autonomous Solutions division is looking for a Hardware Lifecycle (Sustaining) Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Calgary, AB. Reporting to the Team Lead HW Lifecycle, this role will work within the NovAtel Hardware Engineering team managing hardware maintenance (sustaining) issues, conducting root cause analysis, developing solutions, performing hands-on testing, generating test reports, conducting peer reviews, and providing lessons learned for new designs. This is an exciting opportunity to gain diverse experience learning innovative NovAtel products and processes.

The Location: This position is onsite, based in Calgary, AB.

The Company: Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications.

Our technologies are shaping the production and people-related ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous, ensuring a scalable, sustainable future.

Responsibilities

As a Hardware Lifecycle (Sustaining) Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for these activities:

• Technical coordination of product lifecycle issues and resolution.
• Development of mechanical solutions adhering to IATF 16949 processes.
• Hands-on solution development, including hardware design, test plan creation, test execution, test reporting, documentation updates, and final implementation.
• Create or modify data sets, including bills of materials and assembly drawings.
• Create Engineering Change Orders and conduct Root Cause Analysis when required.
• Engage subject matter experts as needed and support Project Managers.
• Provide lessons learned to the development team and work with the repair team to understand customer returns.

Qualifications

Must Have:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Expertise in injection molded plastics, machined components, sheet metal, and sealing strategies.
• Strong 3D modeling skills, preferably using Creo.
• Experience with DFMA and GD&T and familiarity with standards such as MIL-SPEC, IEC, and ISO.
• Understanding of and experience conducting Root Cause Analysis.
• Ability to work with hand tools and proficiency with PCs, operating systems, and software packages.
• Strong collaboration, negotiation, and persuasion skills.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Have:

• Knowledge of GPS/GNSS technology and products.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality requirements.
• Motivated by challenging work.

Key Success Factors:

• Confidence and initiative as a self-starter.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and perform well under pressure.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to define and analyze complex problems, collect data, and develop solutions.
• Adaptability to organizational needs and willingness to take on new roles.
• Effective communication and interaction with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.

At Hexagon, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.