design engineer - mechanical

Work setting

• Manufacturing or processing industry
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• University or college
• Mining Industry

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanisms, components and systems
• Design power plants, machines and equipment
• Supervise and inspect the installation of mechanical systems
• Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems
• Plan and manage projects, and prepare material, cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for machinery and systems

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association
• SOLIDWORKS Certification
• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• SolidWorks software
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• MS Office

Industrial processes and biological studies

• Product development

Area of work experience

• Operations or production
• Research and development
• Design

Area of specialization

• Hydraulics and fluids
• Mining and mining engineering
• Heavy equipment
• Industrial design

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Punctuality
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program