Evaluate and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products or services
Investigate solutions to product or process problems
Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems
Knowledge of military standards, including but not limited to MIL-STD-810, MIL-S-901, MIL-STD-167-1A, MIL-STD-1472 considered an asset
May use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments
Review customer specifications and requirements, and under direction, develop designs to best support them
Provide input on budget, cost and schedule input for designs
Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
Responsible for completing technical activity and completion of activity on time and budget
Drive the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
Develop prototypes to evaluate designs
Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and customers as required
Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field
5+ years professional experience in mechanical related projects
P. Eng. designation, and eligible for registration with Engineers NS
Experience with Creo or similar 3D CAD program, experience using AutoCAD would be beneficial
Computer literate with knowledge of MS-Office word-processing and spreadsheet programs
Fluency in technologies and application domain
Ability to lead a technical group independently
Ability to produce quality technical work
Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills
Works effectively as a member of a team or as the leader of a team
Familiarity with the application of military and commercial standards to electrical designs is required
Experience reading schematics and engineering specs, with a strong ability to troubleshoot
Demonstrated understanding and strong interests in power electronics and power converters design
Demonstrated application of electronic theory, principles of electrical circuits, testing procedures and related knowledge to construct and debug power electronics circuitry in relation to the design of power conversion equipment
Strong ability to analyze, record, and interpret test data to determine product acceptability
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
Maternity and Parental leave top-up
Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off