Senior Technical Engineer / Officer

Vaco LLC; Halton Hills; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Meaningful, real-world projects

Career growth potential

Job summary

Vaco LLC is seeking a full-time Mechanical Engineering Design Technologist to support the design and development of new products, maintain drawings and technical documentation, and create jigs, fixtures, and assembly instructions that support efficient manufacturing.

In this role, you will work closely with engineering and production teams to turn design concepts into practical solutions, improve manufacturing processes, and contribute to the development of high-quality products and real-world

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• 3–5 years of design experience in a mechanical or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar design software.
• Experience in product design and testing, including prototype evaluation and design validation.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models in SolidWorks for conceptual design, prototyping, production optimization, shop drawings, and revision maintenance.
• Develop detailed model concepts from rough ideas to support new product development.
• Carry out design and testing activities, evaluate concepts, validate prototypes, and document results.
• Assist with engineering models, experimental prototypes, and test setups from sketches and calculations.
• Design jigs and fixtures to improve assembly processes.
• 3D print prototype parts, jigs, and fixtures using FDM and/or resin printers.
• Create, revise, and organize production drawings and technical documentation.
• Administer and maintain bills of materials.
• Create and update assembly instructions.

Skills

SolidWorks

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Technology degree

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printing

Mastercam

VB/C++

FEA software

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Design Technologist

We are seeking a full-time Mechanical Engineering Design Technologist to support the design and development of new products, maintain drawings and technical documentation, and create jigs, fixtures, and assembly instructions that support efficient manufacturing. In this role, you will work closely with engineering and production teams to turn design concepts into practical solutions, improve manufacturing processes, and contribute to the development of high-quality products and real-world engineering solutions.

Full-time

CA$74.30–CA$74.31 hourly

Full-time

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Key Responsibilities

• Create 3D models in SolidWorks for conceptual design, prototyping, production optimization, shop drawings, and revision maintenance.
• Develop detailed model concepts from rough design ideas to support new product development.
• Carry out product design and testing activities, including evaluating new concepts, validating prototypes, documenting results, and recommending design improvements.
• Assist with engineering models, experimental prototypes, and test setups based on sketches, rough outlines, verbal instructions, and required engineering calculations.
• Design jigs and fixtures that improve and support assembly processes.
• 3D print prototype parts, jigs, and fixtures using FDM and/or resin printers.
• Create, revise, and organize production drawings and technical documentation to support manufacturing.
• Administer and maintain bills of materials.
• Create and update assembly instructions.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• 3 5 years of design experience in a mechanical or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar design software.
• Experience performing product design and testing, including prototype evaluation, test documentation, and design validation.
• Strong mechanical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Commitment to high engineering and quality standards.

Preferred Assets

• Experience with 3D printing and slicing software such as Ultimaker Cura, 3D Sprint, or similar tools.
• Experience with Mastercam.
• Experience using finite element analysis (FEA) or similar engineering design software.
• Basic coding knowledge, such as VB or C++, and familiarity with electronics.
• Technical writing experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary , commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful, real-world engineering and product development projects.
• A supportive and innovative work environment with long-term career growth potential.

Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest. If you require
accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us.