Mechanical Design Specialist

FLIR; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Southwestern Ontario is seeking a Mechanical Design Specialist. This role involves leading mechanical design for complex electronic and optical products, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5-8 years of experience. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in CAD software and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to work in various high-tech applications including aerospace and medical imaging and may require occasional travel for product testing.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant design experience required.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design for electronics and optics.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design aspects of product development.
• Develop and validate comprehensive product designs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on project operations.

Skills

Proficient use of CAD

Strong organizational skills

Clear communication

Understanding of GD&T

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoDesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Teledyne DALSA is a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies Inc., a U.S. publicly listed enterprise, and specializes in the manufacture, design, research and development of high performance CMOS and CCD image sensors and modular expandable cameras. Teledyne DALSA's products are used worldwide in machine vision, document scanning, image capture, surveillance, process monitoring, manufacturing inspection, medical imaging, and multimedia.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

The Advanced Imaging group develops both full custom and semi-custom image sensors and cameras for Airborne, Space, and Life Science applications. As a Mechanical Design Specialist of one or more projects, you will be responsible for mechanical product design, fixture design, product testing, and development of assembly processes. You will work with a team that may include project managers, electronics design specialists, process engineers, and test specialists. The Mechanical Design Specialist must also interact with other Teledyne groups including manufacturing and purchasing.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Lead the mechanical design and drive all mechanical aspects of product development, following a rigorous design control process
• Develop (and subsequently validate) product designs that are complete, thorough, and work together as a system, designing for performance, manufacturing, assembly, and reliability in the field
• Develop assembly processes for complex electronic/optical products requiring precise alignment and tight control of geometric tolerances such as flatness
• Perform hand calculations and review FEA to develop, assess, and optimize designs
• Rapidly iterate on manufacturing processes and development testing in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure hardware, sensors, and optics integrate with systems and support necessary project operations
• Lead mechanical design reviews internally and externally with suppliers and customers
• Negotiate complex trade studies to optimize for cost, schedule, product safety, and performance, among other considerations
• Exemplify technical excellence and be accountable for your work

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5-8 years relevant design experience
• Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• Proficient and frequent use of hand calculations and computer-aided designs (CAD)
• Demonstrated understanding of structural and thermal performance, analysis, and failure modes
• Solid understanding and application of GD&T & tolerance analysis
• Experience working with PCB designers and hardware manufacturing
• Facilitation of swift decisions to advance developments. Identify and overcome unclear direction or unanswered questions critical to progress. Reduce complicated development issues to closure.
• Ability to translate technology choices into product cost and performance implications, including a broad understanding of component fabrication techniques.
• Clear and concise communication of complex technical information both to management and to your development team
• Demonstration of excellent grasp of language, both in written and verbal presentation
• Eligible for Controlled Goods Security Clearance

Assets to have

• Experience in mechanical design for electronics and optical products
• Designing manufacturing equipment and processes for ultra-clean environments
• Experience with AutoDesk Inventor and AutoCAD
• PCB design experience
• Structural/Thermal FEA experience
• Experience in designing for high-reliability environments, such as Space.
• Experience with ECSS and MIL standards
• Occasional travel may be expected to support vendors and product testing.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.