Mechanical Design Engineer

Thinkpath Engineering Services; Burlington; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering leader is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to work onsite in Burlington, ON. The role involves developing machine designs in a 3D modelling environment, ensuring successful project implementation, and providing maintenance support. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2-4 years of experience, particularly in 3D modelling and Autodesk Inventor. This initial 6 to 12 month contract offers a dynamic work experience in engineering design.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in Mechanical Design Engineering or related area.
• Familiarity with standard practices in Engineering design.
• Ability to plan and accomplish goals using experience and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Develop machine concepts and detailed designs using 3D modelling.
• Participate in all design, development, and implementation phases.
• Conduct onsite installation and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Produce schematics and design documents for projects.

Skills

Advanced 3D modelling skills

Experience in Autodesk Inventor

Strong overall design skills

Project leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Job Overview

Thinkpath Engineering Services (TES) is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to work onsite at a client’s facility in Burlington, ON. Candidates should have experience with automated equipment or similar background. The position will initially be a 6 to 12 month contract.

Responsibilities

• Machine concept and detailed design development in a 3D modelling environment (Autodesk Inventor).
• Participating in all phases of the design, development, and implementation of our machine technology.
• Working with the others to ensure attainment of design goals.
• Design new products and make improvements to existing products.
• Researching and analyzing requirements and technical specifications to satisfy end‑user requirements.
• Interfacing with customers and managers to determine project scope, requirements, deliverables, budget, costing and schedules.
• Providing onsite installation, troubleshooting, debugging, commissioning and maintenance support for our equipment in the field.
• Producing design documents, schematics, and process control diagrams.
• Review designs with fabrication shops to ensure consistent design, fabrication and quality specifications.

Skills Desired

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Advanced 3D modelling skills.
• Experience in Autodesk Inventor.
• Bulk material handling and / or packaging experience.
• Strong overall design, project leadership and communication skills.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within Engineering design.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of tasks.

Company Description

Thinkpath Engineering Services, LLC (TES) has been a global leader in Engineering and Design Services since 1977. Headquartered in Miamisburg, OH, TES has additional offices in Columbus, IN; Tampa, FL; Marietta, GA and Toronto, ON.

TES provides the following engineering services:

• Engineering Design and Drafting Services: Conceptual design, analysis, layout, form/fit and function analysis, drafting (including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), Technical Data Packages (TDP) development as well as reverse engineering services.
• CAD Services: Includes parametric modeling, detailing, incorporation of ECNs into existing designs, BOM development, and conversion services between various CAD packages.
• Technical Documentation: TES technical documentation team has the ability to author documents, incorporate engineering changes into existing documents, create illustrations and produce animations.
• Contract and Direct Placement: Technical placement of engineers, designers, drafters, as well as additional technical professionals in various industries.