MEMS & Vacuum Mechanical Engineer - Prototyping & Testing

Norcada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental — premiums partially

Personal Learning Budget

5% Pension Contribution

Monthly Team Events

Team Training Program

Job summary

Norcada, a MEMS, nanotechnology and photonics company in Edmonton, Canada, seeks a Mechanical and Assembly Engineer to design, prototype, test, and manage manufacturing of components for vacuum and UHV applications.

Reporting to the Director of Instrument Assembly and Manufacturing, you will drive 3D design, material selection, and project planning with a focus on quality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. English proficiency is required, and Edmonton area living is preferred.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related fields (BSc, MSc, PhD).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in relevant fields; MSc/PhD background appreciated.
• Eligible to work as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Alberta.
• Experience with mechanical design, CAD, GD&T, and general FEA for feasibility assessments.
• Experience with prototyping and 3D printing techniques.
• Hands-on skills with mechanics, basic hand tools, and vacuum systems is desired.
• Experience with Characterization tools (CMM, SEM, ZYGO, AFM, VASE, etc.) would be an asset.
• Strong communication and teamwork in fast-paced technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and manufacture devices and components for vacuum and ultra-high vacuum applications and microanalysis.
• Provide mechanical design and assembly support to various teams and product lines.
• Develop product testing processes for prototypes via Design of Experiment.
• Perform feasibility assessments and design checks using 3D modelling and FEA.
• Create product, manufacturing and assembly plans for small and medium-sized product families.
• Support product installations and customer support.
• Coordinate people, projects, and development activities to ensure delivery excellence.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD

3D printing

Prototyping

FEA analysis

GD&T

Manufacturing drawings

Communication

Education

BSc Mechanical Engineering

MSc Mechanical Engineering

P.Eng eligibility

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Fusion 360

Job description

Norcada, a MEMS, nanotechnology and photonics company in Edmonton, Canada, seeks a Mechanical and Assembly Engineer to design, prototype, test, and manage manufacturing of components for vacuum and UHV applications.

Reporting to the Director of Instrument Assembly and Manufacturing, you will drive 3D design, material selection, and project planning with a focus on quality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. English proficiency is required, and Edmonton area living is preferred.