Mechanical Engineer

Mechds; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automated manufacturing solutions is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer to join their Ottawa team. The role involves leading the development of robotic manufacturing lines and requires a strong background in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, tackling diverse projects from R&D of plant-based textiles to automated food manufacturing.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on demonstrated work experience

Group insurance plans: Life, health, dental, and drug coverage

Profit Sharing: performance bonuses

3 weeks paid vacation plus 1 week winter holiday

Flexible work hours

Monthly team lunches with educational demos

Casual work attire

Mentor/Mentee pairing

In-office table tennis tournaments

Work-life balance with 40h/week

Qualifications

• University degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering required.
• Natural problem solver with a positive can-do attitude.
• Able to lead with effective communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of automated manufacturing lines.
• Participate in proposal writing, project definition, and machine design.
• Oversee integration and commissioning of automated systems.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Organization

Decision-making

Education

University degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

PLC control

3D modeling/drafting

Job description

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Helping large and small manufacturers with sophisticated, automated scaling solutions

Intermediate Mechanical Engineer: Robotics and Industrial Automation (#20241219)

Are you looking to play a significant role in the entire machine development cycle: proposal writing, project definition, machine design, fabrication, integration, and commissioning?

Mechatronic Design Solution is hiring a mechanical engineer, in Ottawa, ON to lead the development of automated manufacturing lines. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an organized mindset, the ability to work independently, and possess a broad skill set related to the development of automated industrial robotic manufacturing lines.

Mechatronics D.S. offers turnkey development of complex automated equipment and robotic manufacturing lines. We are a small team of engineers, technicians, and mechanical designers determined to create top-quality automated manufacturing lines with a significant impact on our clients’ businesses. Our services include process automation, equipment design, control and electrical engineering, production trials, robotic integration, and site implementation.

Do you like new challenges and varied work in a supportive environment? Ongoing projects include:

o R&D of environmentally friendly plant-based textiles and meat alternatives.

o Robotic applications for supporting artisan chocolatiers.

o High speed robotic checkweigher of precious metals.

o Industrial manufacturing: automated assembly, punching, cutting.

o Integration of AI-based equipment effectiveness monitoring data collection terminals.

o Carbon fiber manufacturing for high performance footwear.

o Novel and automated agriculture for vertical farms.

o Automated industrial food manufacturing, including omelets, crepes, and tortillas

o Robotic machine tending.

Salary range: $70,000-$100,000 per year.

• Competitive salary based on demonstrated work experience.
• Group insurance plans: Life insurance, extended health, dental, and drug coverage.
• Profit Sharing: a portion of company earnings are distributed as performance bonuses.
• 3 weeks paid vacation plus 1 week winter holiday, per year.
• Flexible work hours. We trust our team to manage their own schedules.
• Monthly full team paid lunches with educational demos.
• Casual Work Attire.
• New challenges and varied work in a supportive environment.
• Mentor/Mentee pairing.
• Great location: headquarters near downtown Ottawa, Little Italy, and Chinatown. Great food within walking distance and public transit.
• In office table tennis tournaments.
• Work-life balance. Our employees work 40h/week and have time for life outside work.

Have cool hobbies? We would like to hear about them. All our employees pursue passions outside of work, including: vintage machine tool restoration, 3D printing, farming, machine vision research, home renovation, kickboxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, mountain biking, tennis, Arduino, horology, and lots of cooking.

Required:

We ask candidates to apply only if they possess all the required qualifications.

• University degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic Engineering, or equivalent.
• Natural problem solver with a positive can-do attitude.
• Able to lead, effective communication, organization, and decision-making skills.

Desired Experience:

• Project management experience leading a $100k+ contract.
• System level understanding of industrial PLC control, actuators, and robotics.
• Demonstrated experience with machine development: requirement definition, conceptual design, 3D modeling/drafting, vendor coordination, assembly, commissioning, and starting up.
• Experience integrating a wide range of technologies into complex systems: mechanism, actuators, sensors, and structural components.
• Client facing experience.
• Knowledge of hygienic equipment design and standards.
• Knowledge of machine guarding. (CSA Z432-16)
• Hands-on experience in assembly, machining, sheet metal fabrication, prototyping.

This posting is for a full-time permanent position. Mechatronics DS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are given consideration regardless of race, religion, colour, gender, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class as provided in applicable employment laws.

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Please include opportunity number 20241219 in your response subject line.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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