Mechanical Engineer III

careers-ermcoeci; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP/DPSP

100% employer-paid group insurance

Employee assistance program

Referral program

On-site parking

Company events

Flexibility and teamwork

Job summary

Pioneer Transformers, part of the ERMCO Group, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to independently design, develop, and optimize transformers and related components. You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality and sales teams to ensure designs meet customer specs and industry standards.

This permanent, on-site role in Mississauga offers mentoring of junior engineers, ongoing improvement initiatives, and a team-focused, safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in transformer or related product design.
• Proficiency with design and analysis tools (AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, FEA).
• Experience updating ERP data related to engineering processes.
• Familiarity with IEEE, IEC, CSA standards and DOE regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Independently design and develop transformers and related components, ensuring compliance with standards and customer specs.
• Conduct analyses to optimize performance, cost, and efficiency.
• Perform failure analysis and implement corrective actions for reliability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality assurance, supply chain, sales, and service teams.
• Participate in design reviews and maintain detailed engineering docs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

FEA

Job description

Overview

Pioneer Transformers is part of the ERMCO Group, a North American leader recognized as the industry's most valued partner in the manufacture of transformers and electrical distribution equipment.

At our company, our main goal is to invest in our people and our community. We believe that behind every quality transformer is a team that is passionate, committed, and proud of what they do.

As a member of the ERMCO Group, we combine the strength of a large North American network with the warmth and closeness of a company firmly rooted in Quebec and Ontario.Join Our Family Working to Keep Your Family Powered!

Your mandate as a Mechanical Engineer:

The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the independent design, development, and optimization of transformers and related components. As a fully competent engineer, the Design role involves applying well-established expertise to complete tasks and projects with minimal supervision. This role includes collaboration with cross-functional teams and occasional mentoring of less experienced engineers. The Design Engineer contributes to product performance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

Energize your day by contributing to the following responsibilities:

• Independently design and develop transformers and related components, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g., IEEE, IEC, CSA) and customer specifications.
• Conduct engineering analyses to optimize product performance, cost, and efficiency.
• Perform detailed failure analysis on design-related issues, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions to improve product quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality assurance, supply chain, sales, and customer service to ensure successful integration of designs into production.
• Participate in design reviews to provide technical input and ensure that designs meet project and customer requirements.
• Prepare and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and technical reports.
• Stay current with industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure product designs remain competitive and compliant.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, promoting innovation and efficiency in the design process.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance as needed, though leadership is not a primary focus of this role.

Qualifications

We are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• More than 5 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, with a focus on transformer or related product design.
• Proficiency with design and analysis tools, including mechanical and thermal analysis software (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, FEA).
• Ability to interact with, maintain, and update ERP system data related to engineering processes.
• Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., IEEE, IEC, CSA) and regulatory requirements (e.g. DOE) for transformers and related components.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working in cross-functional teams.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Experience conducting failure analysis and implementing corrective actions for design-related issues.

Does this spark your interest?

• A permanent position with real opportunities for advancement

• An RRSP/DPSP

• 100% employer-paid group insurance

• An employee assistance program

• A referral program

• On-site parking

• Company events

• Flexibility, projects, and lots of teamwork

• But above all, a friendly atmosphere and lots of fun at work!

The annual salary for this position ranges from $90,000 to $100,000.

Job Locations

CA-ON-Mississauga