Mechanical Engineer 1

LB Foster; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design and development of innovative hardware for friction management systems. The role entails developing custom mechanical systems, conducting design validations, and generating manufacturing drawings. Candidates should have a degree in mechanical or mechatronics engineering, with up to 5 years of experience. Proficiency in CAD tools like Solidworks is required. The position may require up to 20% travel and offers both independent and collaborative work opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in mechanical or mechatronics engineering.
• EIT with EGBC or eligible for registration.
• 0 to 5 years of experience in mechanical design.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of custom mechanical systems for train applications.
• Conduct design validation using FEA modelling and prototyping.
• Generate manufacturing drawings and conduct QA.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering

EIT certification or eligibility for registration

Tools

Solidworks

FEA

Job description

Overview

This position is primarily responsible for supporting all phases of the design and development of custom mechanical and electro-mechanical hardware for LB Foster’s friction management systems including concept, design, verification, validation, manufacture, and systems implementation. The individual is also responsible for working with the engineering team to ensure design solutions meet the project and customer requirements and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the development conceptual and detailed designs of custom mechanical and electro-mechanical systems for train-mounted applications
• Support design validation and verification using FEA modelling, prototyping, and field assessment
• Generate manufacturing drawings
• Conduct experiments, and perform data acquisition and analysis
• Support manufacturing and conduct QA
• Generate trial plans, reports, manuals, and other documents
• Participate in trials, installations, and tests of equipment in the field

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, or related discipline
• EIT with EGBC or eligible for registration
• 0 to 5 years of experience in mechanical and electro-mechanical design
• Experience with CAD modelling (Solidworks preferred). FEA experience an asset
• Experience with electro-mechanical systems an asset, including automation, control systems, and instrumentation
• Strong problem solving skills combined with sound engineering judgment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Can work independently and in a collaborative team environment
• EIT certification (or eligibility for registration under EGBC)

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time to various national and international locations
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required