Intermediate Mechanical Engineer

Kraken Robotics Inc.; Mount Pearl; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraken Robotics Inc. in Mount Pearl, NL is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer to join our team. You will design mechanical components for Kraken products such as SAS and deep-sea systems, perform analyses, and support production.

The role requires 4+ years' experience, strong CAD skills, and ability to work across disciplines. You will collaborate with Systems, Electrical, Manufacturing, and QA teams, and help maintain documentation and build instructions.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent with 4+ years' experience.
• Strong knowledge of general machine design (seals, bearings, gearboxes, etc.).
• Proficient in CAD modelling and mechanical simulation.
• Familiar with design review processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and systems per specs and standards.
• Perform FEA and simulations to optimize safety and reliability.
• Create and maintain technical drawings, manuals, and SOPs.
• Develop build instructions for production handover.
• Prepare test plans to verify Kraken product requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Skills

CAD modelling

Engineering review

Design standards

Project prioritization

Technical writing

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks 3D CAD

SolidWorks Simulation

SolidWorks PDM

ERP systems

Sonar systems

Job description

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.

• Review engineering deliverables.

• MentorJunior MechanicalEngineers andMechanicalTechnologists.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• MechanicalEngineering degree or equivalent engineering discipline with4+years’ experience.

• Knowledgeable in general machine design. (Seals, bearings, gearboxes, drive mechanisms, brackets, bolted joints, etc.)

• 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.

P** 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.