Technician III

Mevotech; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive aftermarket industry is seeking a Technician III in Toronto. This position will involve operating engineering lab equipment to verify automotive chassis components, creating CAD models, and delivering test results. Candidates should have a diploma in Mechanical Engineering and relevant automotive testing experience. The role demands strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, working in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Accessibility accommodations during recruitment

Opportunities for diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• 1 to 3+ years in the automotive industry.
• Experience with GD&T, lab testing, and measurements.
• Ability to work in a deadline-oriented lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform measurements and tests using various lab equipment.
• Create parametric CAD models from 3D laser scans.
• Analyze and validate test results and maintain reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

College diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technologist

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

CMM (Faro Arm)

3D laser scanning

Polyworks

Geomagic Design X

Job description

Take your Career to the next Level with MEVOTECH.

We are constantly challenging the status quo and raising the bar allowing employees to make an impact within the company.

Mevotech is a trusted North American leader in the engineering and design of driveline, steering and suspension aftermarket auto parts. Fueled by innovation, our brands feature engineering improvements for maximum durability and performance, as well as time and labor-saving enhancements that drive bay efficiencies and increase shop revenues. Our in-house engineering team always has the Professional Technician in mind, and we are continuously optimizing part design for durability and ease of installation.

JOB PURPOSE

The Technician III operates various pieces of engineering lab equipment to verify the requirements and measurements of various automotive chassis components. This role is responsible for updating and delivering the results of all tests and measurements as well as storing and managing the data. In addition, this role is responsible for creating CAD models from 3D laser scans.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform measurements and tests as per the engineering requirements by operating the following equipment:

• FARO Arm with 3D Laser Scanner – Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
• Creaform HandySCAN Scanner
• Contour Measuring Instrument
• Surface Roughness Measuring Instrument
• Universal Tensile Testing Machine
• Rotational Torque Measuring Machine
• Hardness Testing Machine
• Shadowgraph Machine
• Ultimaker 3D Printer
• XRF Material Analyzer

• Perform CMM measurements using Faro Arm on benchmark samples/production samples capturing all critical measurements and create CMM report
• Review CMM report and technical drawings, and provide feedback to engineers on deviations
• Create parametric CAD model by 3D laser scanning benchmark samples and completely reverse engineer part using Geomagic Design X and Autodesk Inventor
• Perform contour trace using the Contour Measurement Instrument, capturing all critical measurements and provide feedback to engineers
• Perform surface roughness test using the Surface Roughness Measuring Instrument
• Assist and perform various tests (Push-out, Pull-Out, Axial and Radial Displacement) using the Universal Tensile Testing Machine
• Perform rotational torque test using Rotational Torque Measuring Machine and analyzing the data to ensure it is correct
• Perform and assist measuring hardness using the Hardness Testing Machine
• Visually inspect samples using Shadowgraph Machine
• Set up models in Cura and 3D print models using Ultimaker 3D Printer
• Perform material analysis using XRF Material Analyzer and analyzing the data to ensure it is correct
• Create and assist in creating fixtures in CAD
• Analyze and validate the test output/results and create/maintain output reports
• Assist in finding solutions to critical specification deviations and provide suggestions for ways to improve the product to meet specifications
• Provide feedback to engineers on samples testing and measurement data
• Create and improve SOP documents for all lab equipment and procedures
• Analyzing similar products and identifying if they are the same or there are any key differences


QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• College diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technologist or related experience
• 1 to 3+ years of experience in the automotive industry
• Experience in the field of lab testing and measurements & GD&T
• Must be experienced with Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD or similar 2D & 3D CAD software
• Must be experienced with CMM (Faro Arm)
• Experience with 3D laser scanning is an asset
• Experience with Polyworks, Geomagic Design X or similar metrology software is an asset
• Experienced with reverse engineering is an asset
• Experience with 3D printing is an asset
• Knowledge of Mechanical Testing (Tensile, Compression, Axial, Radial and Hardness) is an asset
• Knowledge of Material Analysis is an asset
• Must have excellent communication skills – written, verbal and presentation.
• Must have the ability to work in a deadline-oriented lab environment with cross functional teams.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities
• Must be a team player
• Analytical and problem-solving skills




Diversity and Inclusion:

• Diversity at Mevotech means that as an organization we provide the opportunity to employ a diverse team of people reflective of the communities in which we operate.
• Mevotech believes the diversity incorporates all of the elements which make individuals unique, and we celebrate the infinite differences. In other words, it is not just about gender, race, age, orientation and so forth. And most importantly its not about a policy statement on the wall or a statement in our corporate values.

Accessibility Accommodations:

• Mevotech provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.