Mechanical Technologist, Design (New Grad)

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Laurentian Hills; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear research organization in Laurentian Hills is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop mechanical equipment. Candidates should have a diploma in mechanical engineering technology and at least three years of relevant experience. Knowledge of CAD software and ASME codes is required. This is an onsite role at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratory, offering a competitive benefits package including tuition support, paid time off, and a pension.

Benefits

Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal)

Benefits effective day one

Tuition support

Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of pertinent design and development experience.
• Experience in design and development is considered an asset.
• Ability to select or design components and integrate them into assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical equipment and tooling.
• Diagnose design problems and recommend solutions.
• Perform mechanical assembly, testing, and field support as needed.

Skills

Design and development

Mechanical aptitude

Knowledge of CAD software

General computer literacy

Knowledge of ASME codes

Education

College Diploma in mechanical engineering technology or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

What will you be doing!

• Designing and developing mechanical equipment and tooling: including defining requirements, generating concepts, and producing detailed drawings and general assembly drawings.
• Diagnosing design problems, recommending solutions and taking action based on consultation as appropriate to resolve technical issues during manufacturing, development testing, or field use.
• Performing occasional hands‑on work, including mechanical assembly, testing, and field support as required by branch resource needs.
• Completing basic calculations or assessments to correctly size components and selecting appropriate commercially available items.
• Producing and/or contributing technical writing to documents related to designed equipment.
• Performing and/or assisting with preparing purchase requisitions for commercially available and custom‑made components and systems.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • A College Diploma in mechanical engineering technology or equivalent formal education OR Secondary School Graduation Diploma OR equivalent and a minimum of three (3) years of pertinent design and development experience, additional education, and/or training.
• Experience
  • Experience in design and development, would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Design and development and a strong mechanical aptitude.
  • Knowledge of design practices, CAD software, particularly Autodesk Inventor, geometric dimensioning and tolerance, and basic manufacturing techniques is required.
  • General computer literacy in word processing, a moderate to high degree of expertise with spreadsheet software, and knowledge of record keeping (e.g., keeping a lab notebook) are expected.
  • Some knowledge of the nuclear industry and ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) codes is an asset, as is knowledge of radiation protection practices.
  • The ability to select or design components and integrate them into assemblies and be capable of communicating design ideas both in words and through concise and organized drawings.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's "Standard on Security Screening" and the "Policy on Government Security."

Working Conditions

• A significant fraction of the work will be done at a computer workstation. It is also important to be present in the lab, getting input from the technologists who work in the lab and from manufacturing and taking part in assembly and testing activities.

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better‑targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

We offer a complete total rewards package:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• Benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
• Tuition support;
• and a pension!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.

Location:

This role is a fully onsite role that requires the employee to primarily work at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratory site, with only occasional opportunities to work remotely, if desired by the employee. CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills and numerous small lakes, all of which support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa and Deep River, provide you with unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep!

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Read here further on our DE&I Commitment.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture that is built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal‑opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.