Mechanical Design Team Lead, Nuclear

Eclipse Automation; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation firm in Cambridge is looking for a Mechanical Design Team Lead to oversee mechanical engineering activities in the nuclear sector. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in the custom automation industry, with proven leadership capabilities. Responsibilities include managing project scope, schedules, and budgets while ensuring high standards of quality and safety. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.

Benefits

RRSP matching program

Health/dental/vision package

Paid vacation and personal days

Tuition reimbursement

Free snack program

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the custom automation industry.
• 4+ years in a leadership role.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering design activities.
• Coordinate project milestones and progress.
• Conduct risk assessments and support health and safety initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

SolidWorks

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical controls

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Design Team Lead, Nuclear

Location: Cambridge, ON | Hybrid

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: RRSP, health/dental/vision package, reimbursement for tuition and professional dues, paid vacation, personal days, and sick days

Get To Know Us

Eclipse Automation, part of Accenture, delivers cutting-edge custom automated manufacturing solutions across multiple industries. We combine advanced automation expertise with Accenture’s digital transformation capabilities to create smart, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing systems. Our global network includes facilities in Canada, the United States, Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, and Malaysia, ensuring regional expertise and global strength.

The Position

Eclipse Automation is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineering Team Lead to join our expanding nuclear mechanical engineering team. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Team Lead will provide leadership and oversight of mechanical engineering activities, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and reliability.

In this essential role, the incumbent will collaborate closely with project managers, customers, and engineering teams to manage project scope, schedules, and budgets, driving successful outcomes that align with Eclipse’s standards and goals.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and coordinate mechanical engineering design activities, ensuring high standards in quality, reliability, and safety
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects, updating project milestones and progress regularly
• Mentor and train team members, fostering collaboration and a positive work environment
• Conduct risk assessments and support health, safety, and environmental initiatives throughout the project lifecycle
• Oversee project execution to meet scope, budget, and schedule, coordinating with various departments to ensure on-time delivery
• Drive continuous improvement by recommending process and technology enhancements to boost efficiency
• Uphold the highest ethical standards in all business activities, ensuring full compliance with Eclipse's Code of Conduct
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• An educational background in Engineering or a related discipline
• 7+ years of experience in the custom automation industry, with 4+ years in a leadership role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to motivate teams and manage multiple projects
• The ability to address issues proactively, make decisions under pressure, and uphold high ethical standards
• Solid expertise with SolidWorks and MS Office, plus experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical controls
  
  

What We Offer

• Reimbursement for tuition and professional dues
• Three weeks of vacation and five paid personal days (to start)
• RRSP matching program
• Free snack program
  
  

Why Join Us

Here at Eclipse Automation, creation and innovation are at our core, and our culture reflects that. Fast-paced and continuously fostering growth, we encourage the entrepreneurial spirit that our teams embody, and leverage each of their strengths to do better for our people, our clients, and our communities.

Our teams are made up of innovators, thinkers, and doers, with the know-how and expertise to exceed expectations, and the relentless spirit to create and reinvent. Our people are what enable us to live up to our name – to eclipse all others, inspiring and creating outcomes that change the world.

Eclipse Automation is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive work environment. It is our policy to recruit and select applicants solely on the basis of their qualifications. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age, race, creed, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law.

Eclipse Automation encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Those in need of accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process should [e-mail]. Any information received that relates to accommodation needs of a candidate will be addressed in a confidential manner.