Mechanical Design Assistant (4 month Fall Term)

Price Industries; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A leading environmental monitoring firm in Winnipeg is seeking a Mechanical Design Assistant for a 4-month Fall Term role. You will support product designers throughout the design process, assemble prototypes, and conduct testing. Ideal candidates are enrolled in Mechanical Engineering or similar studies, possess excellent organizational skills, and thrive in a cooperative team environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in post-secondary education for Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• A cooperative team player attitude in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support product designers in each design process stage.
• Assemble prototypes and set up test spaces.
• Perform and document testing both benchtop and in mock-up test spaces.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Team player attitude

Education

Enrolled in post-secondary education for Mechanical Engineering or Technologist

Tools

Experience with hand tools

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Design Assistant (4 month Fall Term) – Antec Controls, a division of Price Industries. Antec Controls is a leader in environmental monitoring and control for critical spaces such as operating rooms, isolation rooms, and laboratories. Our range of products includes electronic controllers, touchscreen interfaces, sensors, air valves and many other supporting products. Our controllers are highly configurable, allowing for optimization of room and fume hood control.

The successful candidate will be expected to learn and create expertise within the role while remaining open to cross-training within our fast-growing business.

Responsibilities

• Supporting product designers in each stage of the design process
• Assembling prototypes and setting up test spaces
• Performing and documenting testing both benchtop and in mock-up test spaces
• Analyzing and interpreting testing results
• Supporting the creation of design documentation
• Providing design support for manufacturing

Qualifications

• Enrolled in post-secondary education for Mechanical Engineering or Technologist or equivalent
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, with an eye for detail
• A cooperative team player attitude who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• An aptitude and willingness to learn new skills
• A high level of critical thinking and accountability
• Experience with hand tools and wiring considered an asset

Additional information

At Antec Controls, we believe in hiring based on team fit. If you do not meet all criteria for the role but are interested in what we do, we would still like to hear from you. Please submit your resume, including salary expectations.

Price Industries Limited is strongly committed to equity and diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including all genders, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodation throughout the selection process and while working at Price. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

We appreciate the interest shown by all applicants; however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.