Sustaining Engineer - Mechanical

FulcrumAir Inc; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FulcrumAir Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join our cross-disciplinary team in SE Calgary. The role focuses on improving our robotic fleet, coordinating testing, and producing clear technical documentation while supporting procurement and field operations.

You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to advance new products and enhance existing lines. In-office with one optional remote day per week, depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, or related CAD software.
• Solid understanding of mechanical drafting principles, GD&T, DFM & DFA.
• Experience in change management, BOM management and component sourcing.
• Ability to demonstrate a methodical and organized approach to continuous improvement.
• Practical troubleshooting and root cause analysis experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Focus on continuous improvement of existing robotic fleet.
• Planning and execution of testing and validation efforts on existing robotic fleet.
• Generate and maintain technical documentation (BOMs, assembly drawings, etc.).
• Provide guidance to technicians during the equipment assembly.
• Provide technical leadership to field operations as required.
• Conduct root cause analysis of in-field issues and drive corrective actions.
• Strategically manage the rollout of changes to the existing fleet (Service bulletins, ECOs, etc.).
• Coordinate change rollout with cross functional team including engineers, maintainers and operators.
• Perform mechanical design and drafting tasks.
• Assist in product procurement through technical support.
• Support production runs and R&D builds as required.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Documentation proficiency

Education

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Altium Designer

Job description

Company Overview:

FulcrumAir is a world leader in UAV and Aerial Robotics Technology for the power line industry. Our unique and innovative technology is creating safer, more efficient, andmore environmentally responsible alternatives for traditional power line work methods.

Position Overview:

The chosen candidate will join our cross-functional engineering team, working with mechanical, electrical and software disciplines to support the development of new products and the continuous improvement of our existing product line. This is an in-office position at our SE Calgary facility with eligibility to work from home one day per week, dependent on specific project deadlines and ad-hoc requirements

ResponsibilitiesInclude:

• Focus on continuous improvement of existing robotic fleet
• Planning and execution of testing and validation efforts on existing robotic fleet
• Generate and maintain technical documentation (BOMs, assembly drawings, etc.)
• Provide guidance to technicians during the equipment assembly
• Provide technical leadership to field operations as required
• Conduct root cause analysis of in-field issues and drive corrective actions
• Strategically manage the rollout of changes to the existing fleet (Service bulletins, ECOs, etc.)
• Coordinate change rollout with cross functional team including engineers, maintainers and operators
• Perform mechanical design and drafting tasks
• Assist in product procurement through technical support
• Support production runs and R&D builds as required

Required Qualifications:

• BSc. in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, or related CAD software
• Solid understanding of mechanical drafting principles, G D&T, DFM & DFA
• Experience in change management, BOM management and component sourcing
• Ability to demonstrate a methodical and organized approach to continuous improvement
• Practical troubleshooting and root cause analysis experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong time management skills

Beneficial Skills (Nice to Haves):

• Project management experience
• Hands-on experience with basic fabrication, mechanical assembly, wire harness assembly
• Experience working within an ERP system, such as Odoo
• Experience in design or manufacturing of electrical systems
• Experience with Altium Designer
• Keen interest in drones, robotics, and unmanned systems