Technical Support Engineer

Genuine Parts Company; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company in Canada seeks an Engineer to perform basic engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned, collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide follow-up and engineering assistance on defined problems. The role supports preparing reports, graphs, planning layouts and summaries to communicate project progress or results.

The Engineer will design, analyze, troubleshoot and provide technical skills, ensuring compliance with safety standards and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 0–2 years of related experience preferred.
• Strong CAD and MS Office skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic engineering calculations and investigations as assigned.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to provide follow-up and engineering assistance.
• Prepares reports, graphs, planning layouts, and summaries to communicate progress or results.
• Designs, analyzes, troubleshoots, and provides technical skills and training.
• Recommends and designs components and systems to meet customer specifications.
• Uses CAD, 2D/3D drawings, schematics, and layout drawings to assist problem definition and project completion.
• Ensures processes meet regulatory and safety standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Math & mechanics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the Engineer performs basic engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned. The Engineer collaborates with other employees to provide follow-up and engineering assistance on defined problems. The Engineer assists in preparing reports, graphs, planning layouts and summaries designed to communicate project progress or results.

JOB DUTIES

• Performs basic engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned.
• Collaborates with other employees to provide follow-up and engineering assistance on defined problems.
• Assists in preparing reports, graphs, planning layouts and summaries designed to communicate project progress or results.
• Designs, develops, analyzes, troubleshoots and provides technical skills and training.
• Recommends and designs components and systems of components working together to meet customer specifications for size, layout and performance.
• Utilizes Computer-Aided Design (CAD), 2D and 3D drawings, schematics, general-arrangement and production layout drawings, load calculations, stress analysis, and/or fabrication/shop drawings to assist with defining problems and completing engineering projects.
• Ensures that processes and environmental conditions comply with local and national regulatory agencies and the organization’s safety standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and zero (0) to (2) years of related experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Works as a key member of cross functional teams & must display a can-do attitude that sets an example for others.
• Competent use of CAD software and Microsoft Office suite software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and manage projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Mechanical and math skills and ability to formulate ideas and create design solutions for internal and external customer needs.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

May require travel and specific safety training to work in dangerous and extreme environment conditions while collecting data or commissioning new systems at the customer’s location.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.