Lead Engineer, Precision Interconnect Systems

Motion Recruitment; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Stock Options

Vacation Time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer in Waterloo, Ontario to drive precision interconnect systems design from concept through production. You will lead cross-functional teams, solve advanced mechanical challenges, and deliver high-reliability assemblies for demanding testing environments.

The role emphasizes material selection, reliability engineering, and collaborative leadership across engineering disciplines to ensure hardware performs under extreme conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering.
• 8+ years designing precision mechanical/electromechanical products.
• Experience with complex interconnect, contact, fixture, test systems.
• Strong knowledge of contact behavior, wear mechanisms, friction, fatigue, lifecycle performance.
• Experience selecting materials, coatings, surface treatments for durability.
• Advanced GD&T, tolerance analysis, dimensional control.
• Proficiency with CAD and production drawings.
• Experience across full development lifecycle and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop precision mechanical products from concept to production.
• Lead reliability, validation, and performance engineering activities.
• Provide manufacturing support and supplier collaboration for qualification.

Skills

Precision mechanical design

Interconnect systems

CAD proficiency

GD&T

Production drawings

Lifecycle development

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Lead Engineer, Precision Interconnect Systems – Full-Time / Canada

An innovative engineering and technology company is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive the design and development of highly precise mechanical interface systems used in advanced testing and measurement environments. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, this full-time opportunity will focus on developing high-performance contact mechanisms, interconnect solutions, and precision assemblies that require exceptional reliability, repeatability, and durability.

This is a senior-level technical leadership role where you'll have the opportunity to influence the design of next-generation hardware platforms from concept through production. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex mechanical challenges, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, and developing products that demand extreme precision. If you're passionate about advanced mechanical design, material selection, reliability engineering, and creating systems that perform consistently under demanding conditions, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 8+ years of experience designing precision mechanical or electromechanical products
• Proven experience developing complex interconnect, contact, fixture, test, or high-reliability mechanical systems
• Strong understanding of contact behavior, wear mechanisms, friction, fatigue, material deformation, and lifecycle performance
• Experience selecting materials, coatings, and surface treatments to enhance durability and performance
• Advanced knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, dimensional control, and precision manufacturing principles
• Proficiency with modern CAD platforms and creation of detailed engineering documentation and production drawings
• Experience supporting products through the full development lifecycle, including prototyping, testing, manufacturing transfer, and production release
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams to optimize overall system performance
• Strong problem-solving, technical leadership, and communication skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience working with high-frequency, electronics, or advanced interconnect technologies
• Familiarity with precision alignment systems, compliant mechanisms, or self-centering mechanical designs
• Experience with reliability testing, accelerated lifecycle validation, and mechanical performance analysis
• Knowledge of simulation tools such as FEA for stress, vibration, or durability analysis
• Experience working with automated testing equipment, probe systems, or similar precision hardware
• Background in tribology, connector reliability, surface engineering, or materials performance
• Experience managing supplier relationships, prototype builds, and manufacturing qualification activities

What You Will Be Doing

• 45% Precision Mechanical Design & Product Development
• 30% Reliability, Validation & Performance Engineering
• 25% Manufacturing Support, Supplier Collaboration & Technical Leadership

Daily Responsibilities

• 50% Hands-On Engineering, Design Reviews & Problem Solving
• 25% Validation Testing, Analysis & Documentation
• 25% Cross-Functional Collaboration, Mentorship & Project Leadership

The Offer

• up to $150,000 per year

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis now and in the future. Certain projects may require eligibility to obtain security clearances or authorization to access controlled technical information in accordance with applicable regulations.