Mechanical Engineer / MASc

UBC; Vancouver, Electoral Area A; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great team

UBC affiliation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Sustainability contribution

Personal growth

Access to state-of-the-art equipment

Job summary

UBC's Power Electronic Lab in Vancouver is seeking a Mechanical Engineer pursuing a MASc to design and implement mechanical systems for our power electronics platforms.

You will develop prototypes, test production-ready products, and collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers while participating in a MASc program at UBC. This role offers exposure to green energy projects and state-of-the-art equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• 1+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in power electronics or a related industry.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and FEA software (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL Multiphysics, Abaqus).
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping (3D Printing) and high-volume production methods (injection molding, extrusion, casting, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Openness to learn and take on new skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze mechanical systems and components for power electronics applications
• Develop and test prototypes and production-ready products
• Collaborate with across-functional team of electrical, mechanical, and software engineers

Skills

3D CAD

FEA

Prototype development

Communication

Learning agility

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ANSYS

COMSOL Multiphysics

Abaqus

3D Printing

Job description

Power Electronic Lab - ECE - UBC | Full time

Mechanical Engineer / MASc

Vancouver (UBC), Canada

We are seeking a talented andexperienced mechanical engineer to join our power electronics lab. In thisrole, you will be responsible for designing and implementing mechanical systemsand components for our power electronic platforms while enrolling in a Master’sprogram at the University of British Columbia. During this time, you will be developing and honing a diverse set of skills in mechanical and electricalengineering for a wide spectrum of exciting projects with green energyapplications.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and analyze mechanicalsystems and components for power electronics applications
  
• Develop and test prototypes andproduction-ready products
  
• Collaborate with across-functional team of electrical, mechanical, and software engineers
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanicalengineering or a related field
  
• 1+ years of experience inmechanical design, preferably in power electronics or a related industry
  
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software(e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software(e.g. ANSYS, COMSOL Multiphysics, Abaqus)
  
• Familiarity with rapidprototyping (3D Printing) and high-volume production methods (injectionmolding, extrusion, casting, etc.) is a great asset.
  
• Strong problem-solving andcommunication skills
  
• Openness to learn and take onnew skills.
  

Some of the benefits that you will have access to are:

• Greatwork team
• Opportunityto be part of the well-known university of British Columbia
• Bepart of an elite group of researchers
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Contribution to Sustainability
• Personal Growth
• Intellectual Environment
  
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and technologies