Intermediate Mechanical Engineer

Kraken Robotic Systems Inc.; Mount Pearl; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraken Robotic Systems Inc. is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer for our Mount Pearl, NL office. The role focuses on designing mechanical components and systems, performing FEA for safety and reliability, and maintaining thorough documentation across Kraken products and systems.

You will collaborate with Systems, Electrical, Manufacturing, and Production teams, supporting field operations and supplier interfaces while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent with 4+ years' experience.
• Proficiency in CAD software for 3D modelling and simulation.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and systems using 3D CAD, ensuring compliance with specs and standards.
• Perform FEA and simulations to optimize safety, performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Develop and maintain documentation including drawings, manuals, procedures, and training materials.
• Create build instructions and participate in design reviews and handover to Production.
• Develop test plans and procedures to verify Kraken product performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure compliance and successful projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and technologists.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks 3D CAD

SolidWorks Simulation

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Intermediate Mechanical Engineer

Kraken Robotic Systems Inc. Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

About this position

Build your career with Kraken Robotics. Make a difference to others. If innovation drives you, and you want a career that makes a difference to the world, helping humanity overcome the challenges in our oceans – safely, efficiently, and sustainably – then come join us at Kraken Robotics.

Kraken Robotics is currently recruiting for an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer to join our Mount Pearl, NL office.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designmechanical components and systems using3DCAD software, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, industry standards, and project requirements. This applies to the breadth ofKraken productsand systems. Such as: Launch and Recovery Systems, KATFISH, Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) products, Deep Sea Batteries,Chargersand Mine Hunting Systems.
• Conduct finite element analysis (FEA) and simulation studies tooptimizedesigns forsafety,performance, reliability, and manufacturability.Such as stress analysis, vibration,shockand thermal.
• Develop andmaintaindocumentation to support Kraken’s products and systems. Includingvarious typesof mechanical drawings, manuals, procedures,training material, interface instructions, etc.
• Develop andmaintainbuild instructions until official hand over to Production.
• Develop comprehensive test plans and procedures to verify requirement compliance,validatingperformance, functionality, and reliability of Kraken products and systems.
• Participate in projects through the entire design life cycle, includingpreliminary and detailed design,major design reviews,buildand test.
• Manage product data and documentation using Product Data Management software ensuringaccurateversion control and revision history.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, includingSystems Engineering,Electrical Engineering,Manufacturing Engineering,ILS,Production, Supply Chain Management, Configuration& DocumentationManagement,Project Managementand Business Development.
• Collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance withKraken requirements,applicable standards, regulations, and classification society requirements.
• Support Production in developingstandardWork Instructionsand Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Occasionally perform physical work including assembly, disassembly, maintenance, and testing of components.
• Work with the Production department to provide technicalassistanceduring the manufacturing process.
• Provide a client interface forKrakentechnical representation.
• Work withclients to understand project requirements and provide operational support while in the field.
• MentorJunior MechanicalEngineers andMechanicalTechnologists.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• MechanicalEngineering degree or equivalent engineering discipline with4+years' experience.
• Proficiencyin CAD software for 3D modelling and mechanical simulation.
• Familiar with engineering review processes.
• Knowledge ofdesign standards.
• Effectively focuson, and prioritize,projectobjectiveswhile executing detailed design tasks.
• Demonstrated technical skills along with a proventrack recordfor success.
• Strong written and oral communications skills (technical reporting).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work independently, as well as effectively within a team environment.
• High degree of organizationandattention to detail.

REFERRED SKILLS

• Experience with the following would be considered an asset:
• Experience withSolidWorks3DCAD andSolidWorkssimulation.
• Experience withSolidWorksPDM.Approval workflows, version control, file structure, etc.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Experience with Sonar systems especially in an ocean environment.
• P.Eng. is considered an asset.