Intermediate Mechanical Engineer

Kraken Robotics, Inc.; Mount Pearl; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraken Robotics in Mount Pearl, NL is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer to join our team on site. You will design and analyze mechanical systems across Kraken products including SAS, batteries, and mine-hunting systems.

You will perform FEA, develop build instructions, and collaborate with Systems, Electrical, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure compliance and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with 3D CAD modelling and mechanical design.
• Familiar with design review processes and engineering standards.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and systems using 3D CAD to meet specs and standards.
• Perform FEA and simulations to optimize safety, performance, reliability and manufacturability.
• Develop and maintain documentation including drawings, manuals and procedures.
• Create build instructions and handover documentation to Production.
• Develop test plans to verify product performance and reliability.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, QA, and supply chain during design life cycle.
• Manage product data with PDM, version control and revision history.
• Support suppliers, regulators, and field teams to ensure compliance and operation.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Engineering analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Simulation

SolidWorks PDM

ERP systems

Sonar systems knowledge

Job description

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.