Mechanical Engineer - Research and Development

ABB Schweiz AG; Quebec; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for its R&D team in Quebec. You will design and develop products for the spectroscopy industry, contributing to a dynamic team focused on innovative solutions in optical systems. This role requires a solid background in mechanical engineering, along with a passion for teamwork and creativity. As a prominent leader in this field, ABB offers a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued.

Benefits

Retirement plan

Accident insurance

Healthcare plan

Wellbeing program

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in complex systems development.
• Optical systems knowledge is an asset.
• Experience with aerospace instruments or harsh environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design instruments complying with requirements, costs, and deadlines.
• Optimize manufacturing processes (CNC machining, molding, etc.).
• Document mechanical designs and establish tolerancing budgets.

Skills

Knowledge of materials

Manufacturing processes

Geometric tolerancing principles

FEA (Structural and Thermal)

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Engineer - Research and Development

Join ABB and be part of 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.

Position Grade

13

Reporting 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 known for developing and manufacturing products that meet various industrial analysis needs daily.

As part of a large engineering department, you will contribute to a dynamic, multidisciplinary team as a mechanical engineer within the opto-mechanical team. Your responsibilities include the design, manufacturing, and commissioning of product development projects. The ideal candidate is passionate, curious, enjoys teamwork, and has achievements in new product design.

• Design instruments in compliance with requirements, costs, and deadlines.
• Optimize manufacturing processes (CNC machining, molding, bending, 3-D printing, etc.).
• Verify and seal plans according to geometric tolerancing standards.
• Document mechanical designs, establish tolerancing budgets, and inspection plans.
• Supervise assembly, commissioning, and testing of prototypes.
• Participate in design reviews and client presentations at key milestones.
• Assist in planning and technical proposals (estimation).
• Support production occasionally.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

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

About Us

***Referral bonus: $3,000.00*** This offer depends on obtaining Industrial Security Level 2 and a Controlled Goods certificate. Learn more at www.abb.com. Recognized as one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes for nine years, ABB Canada values a caring, inclusive workplace, respecting employment equity, and supporting reserves with flexible policies. We encourage self-identification for accommodations and support military reservists with flexible policies.