Mechanical Engineer - Research and Development

ABB Ventures; Quebec; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a mechanical engineer to join its opto-mechanical team in Quebec. The ideal candidate will be involved in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for innovative engineering projects, contributing to significant product development while ensuring compliance with geometric tolerancing standards. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and is part of a diverse and inclusive workplace committed to sustainable solutions.

Benefits

Retirement plan

Accident insurance

Healthcare plan

Wellbeing program

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in developing complex systems.
• Knowledge of optical systems is an asset.
• Bilingual in French and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle mechanical design and manufacturing of product development projects.
• Select and optimize manufacturing processes like CNC machining and 3-D printing.
• Document mechanical designs and supervise assembly and testing of prototypes.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Design

Manufacturing Processes

Thermal FEA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values—care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration—along with our focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities, drive us to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story.

This is a position with grade 13.

This position reports to R&D Engineer.

Your role and responsibilities

ABB Measurement & Analytics Plant in Quebec is a world leader in spectroscopy. Our contract engineering service is the largest Canadian supplier of space optical sensors used for monitoring greenhouse gases and global weather forecasting. Our plant is recognized for developing and manufacturing products that meet various industrial analysis needs daily. Joining one of Quebec's largest engineering departments, you will contribute to a dynamic, multidisciplinary team. As a mechanical engineer within the opto-mechanical team, you will handle the mechanical design, manufacturing, and commissioning of several product development projects. The ideal engineer has a strong physical sense, is passionate, enjoys multidisciplinary teamwork, is curious and eager to learn, and has tangible achievements in new product design.

• Design instruments in compliance with requirements, costs, and deadlines.
• Select and optimize manufacturing processes (CNC machining, molding, bending, 3-D printing, etc.).
• Verify and seal plans according to geometric tolerancing standards.
• Document mechanical designs thoroughly, establish tolerancing budgets, and inspection plans.
• Supervise assembly, commissioning, and establish test plans for prototypes.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews and present to clients at key milestones.
• Contribute to planning and technical proposal tasks (estimation).
• Occasionally support production activities.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with 5-10 years of experience in developing complex systems; knowledge of optical systems is an asset.
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, heat treatments, and surface treatments.
• Understanding of geometric tolerancing principles.
• Experience with structural and thermal FEA (asset).
• Experience designing aerospace instruments or for harsh environments (asset).
• Knowledge of high-pressure equipment standards (ASME) or explosive environments (ATEX) (asset).
• Member of the OIQ.
• Bilingual in French and English, with strong written and oral communication skills. French is required; English is needed for communication with outside Quebec clients.

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Accident insurance
• Healthcare plan
• Wellbeing program

More about us

• Referral bonus of $3,000, conditional on obtaining Industrial Security Level 2 and a Controlled Goods certificate.
• ABB is recognized as one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes for nine consecutive years, and consistently ranks among Canada's Top 100 Employers, Montreal's Best Employers, and others.
• We are committed to a caring, inclusive workplace and respecting employment equity policies, aiming for a workforce representative of women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.
• Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities. Our Military Reservist Policy supports Canada's Reserve Force members with flexible training and leave options.