Mechanical Designer

Ecolab; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Dental & extended health coverage

RRSP match program

Vacation & flex days, holiday shutdown

Professional development allowance

Casual dress code

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

CoolIT, an Ecolab Company, located in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize components for coolant distribution units using SolidWorks. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and performance across product lifecycles.

The role requires a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent, plus 5+ years of relevant experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years directly relevant experience.
• At least 3 years related to design or manufacture of physical products or hardware.
• Proficiency using 3D CAD software for modelling and engineering drawings.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, and develop mechanical components and assemblies for Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) using SolidWorks.
• Create and maintain detailed engineering drawings and product design collaterals to communicate design intent, performance, and recommendations.
• Conduct design reviews focusing on design functionality, performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Select components and work with quality and supply chain teams to qualify vendors and suppliers to ensure all components are high quality, reliable, meet compliance requirements.
• Build, test, and evaluate component and assembly prototypes, incorporating findings to optimize thermal, hydraulic, and mechanical performance.
• Support product lifecycle and change management processes by preparing Engineering Change Notices (ECN) and other technical documentation.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, customers, suppliers, and industry partners to ensure successful project execution.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Urgency & delivery

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design, or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Job description

Join CoolIT, an Ecolab Company, a global leader in Direct Liquid Cooling technology for data centers, supercomputers, and high-performance computing environments.

What’s In It For You

• Day 1 Coverage: Employer-paid comprehensive benefits, including dental, prescription drug, vision, paramedical coverage, and a $1,000 annual Health Spending Account.
• RRSP: 2% employer-sponsored contribution.
• Enjoy three weeks of vacation, six flex days, and a one-week paid company-wide holiday shutdown.
• $1,000 Annual professional development allowance to support your ongoing learning, skill development, and career growth.
• Dress for your day in a casual, professional environment.
• Work in a hybrid environment.

What You Will Do

• Design, model, and develop mechanical components and assemblies for Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) using SolidWorks.
• Create and maintain detailed engineering drawings and product design collaterals to communicate design intent, performance, and recommendations.
• Conduct design reviews focusing on design functionality, performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Select components and work with quality and supply chain teams to qualify vendors and suppliers to ensure all components are high quality, reliable, meet compliance requirements.
• Build, test, and evaluate component and assembly prototypes, incorporating findings to optimize thermal, hydraulic, and mechanical performance.
• Support product lifecycle and change management processes by preparing Engineering Change Notices (ECN) and other technical documentation.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, customers, suppliers, and industry partners to ensure successful project execution.

Position Details

• This position is located at Cool IT’s Quarry Park office in Calgary, Alberta. Up to 10% travel (domestic and international) may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of directly relevant experience, with at least 3 years related to the design or manufacture of physical products or hardware.
• Proficiency using 3D CAD software for modelling and creation of engineering technical drawings.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skilled at modelling complex 3D parts and creating and maintaining large assemblies in 3D CAD systems, particularly using Solidworks.
• Experience in design of electromechanical and fluid-mechanical systems, electrical cabinets, and piping assemblies.
• Experience with component selection with strict technical and regulatory compliance requirements; particularly with respect to valves, seals, pumps, sensors, piping, or HVAC and fluid transfer.
• Experience with creating technical engineering drawings using both plus/minus tolerancing and GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and component design for high-volume manufacturing using sheet metal, machining, welding, casting, and injection molding processes.
• Experience with assembly design for high-volume production; Design for Assembly (DfA) analysis, RSS statistical tolerance analysis, Poke-Yoke, etc.
• Experience with product data management (PDM), product lifecycle management (PLM), and engineering change management. Familiar with revision control and Engineering Change Notice (ECN) processes.
• Strong sense of urgency and responsiveness, driving projects to closure.

During pre-screening, we may use an AI tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and/or interview scheduling. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-hire background checks as a condition of employment.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.