Mechanical Designer

Komatsu Mining Corp.; Lively; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Health and insurance benefits

Pension plan with company matching

Employee assistance programs

Wellness allowance

Paid vacation time

Company-supplied tools

Education support

Job summary

Komatsu Mining Corp. is seeking a Mechanical Designer to help develop underground mining equipment from concept through field implementation. You will design mechanical systems, create 3D layouts and drawings using CAD tools, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.

The role requires 1–2 years of relevant experience, knowledge of stress/thermal/fluid analyses, and hands-on testing. Occasional travel to customer sites up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• BS Mechanical Engineering or Diploma Mechanical Engineering Technology, or C.Eng. Tech.
• 1–2 years of relevant work or internship experience.
• Experience with stress, thermal, and fluid dynamics analyses.
• Experience with mechanical testing equipment and procedures.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems for underground mobile mining equipment; create 3D layouts, drawings, and schematics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product functionality.
• Perform analyses and simulations to optimize performance, reliability and safety.
• Support prototype testing and validation activities.
• Participate in design reviews and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide production and field support during assembly and commissioning.

Skills

Mechanical design

Stress analysis

Thermal analysis

Fluid dynamics

Prototype testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering / Diploma MET / C.Eng. Tech

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

Job description

Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

Location: 25 Fielding - Hard Rock Canada

Shift: 5x2

Travel Requirements: Up to 10%

Job Overview

Bring your creativity and engineering expertise to a team that is shaping the future of underground mining equipment. As a Mechanical Designer, you will play a key role in designing and developing innovative heavy equipment solutions that address real-world challenges faced by our customers. Working within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary engineering team, you will transform ideas into production-ready designs using SolidWorks and other advanced design tools. From customer engagement and problem definition through concept development, prototyping, validation, manufacturing support, and field implementation, you will contribute to the full product development lifecycle while helping deliver reliable, high-performance equipment that makes a difference in the mining industry.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Design basic mechanical systems for underground mobile mining equipment using mechanical engineering principles and technologies. Create 3D layouts, drawings, and schematics of parts, assemblies, and technical renderings
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop an understanding of product functionality and characteristics required for mechanical system needs.
• Participate in engineering analysis and simulations to optimize the performance, reliability, and safety of products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support prototype testing and validation activities.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input for continuous improvement efforts.
• Support engineering projects and initiatives as needed.
• Create and modify mechanical designs using CAD-based tools.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Learn and apply industry standards and regulations related to mechanical systems.
• Providing continuous support to production team during the assembly phase of capital equipment builds.
• Provide support to the aftermarket factory team, customer or distributor for commissioning, field troubleshooting needs at customer or distributor sites as required.

Qualifications/Requirements

• BS Mechanical Engineering or Diploma Mechanical Engineering Technology. or C.Eng. Tech.
• 1 – 2 years of relevant work or internship experience desired.
• Experience with mechanical calculations such as stress analysis, thermal analysis, and fluid dynamics calculations.
• Experience with mechanical testing equipment and procedures.
• Up to 10% of the time to customer sites to support Hard Rock staff in international locations as required.

Compensation Range

At Komatsu, base pay is just one part of a comprehensive total compensation package designed to support and reward our employees.

For this role, the annual base compensation range is $70,000.00 to$85,000.00 CAD. The final offer will be determined based on several factors, including the candidates' skills, experience, qualifications, and the position location.

Additional Information

We are currently recruiting to fill an existing vacancy within our organization. The successful candidate will be hired to fill a current role that is actively open and ready for immediate placement.

Company Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Annual Bonus
• Comprehensive health and insurance benefits package
• Company-sponsored registered pension plan (RPP) and matching program
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Personal wellness allowance
• Paid uniform and personal protective equipment
• Paid vacation time
• Company-supplied tools
• Training and education support
• Employee social engagement activities and benefits

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions.We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose.We are authentic, ambitious, and innovative in our pursuit of Diversity & Inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

Komatsu uses artificial intelligence (AI), to assist with applicant screening during the recruitment process. These tools analyze candidate information based on predefined criteria set by the company for the position requirements and generate outputs such as candidate recommendations.

AI refers to machine-based systems that infer from input data to produce outputs that may influence hiring outcomes. While AI supports initial screening, final decisions are made by human recruiters and hiring managers.

Company Information

Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment. Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people. Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world!

Focusing exclusively on the underground hard rock, underground soft rock, and surface mining sectors, Komatsu Mining designs, manufactures, distributes, and services extensive product lines of highly reliable Komatsu underground hard rock mining equipment, P&H surface mining equipment and JOY underground mining machinery to support the production of valuable minerals for our mining customers worldwide. Komatsu Mining's products and related technologies and services are used extensively for mining copper, silver, iron, gold, coal, salt and other mineral resources.

EEO Statement

Komatsu is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability or genetic characteristics.

As we search for collective healing and true reconciliation, we strive to build respectful relationships with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. We would like to acknowledge that most of our team members gather, work, and play on the traditional ancestral homelands of Indigenous Peoples and Nations across Canada, each with their own unique history, culture, and traditions.

Accommodations during the recruitment process are available on request.

While we appreciate all applicant submissions, only those considered to be most qualified will be contacted for further assessment.