Engineering- Designer, Mechanical

Reporting to the Facilities Design Engineering Supervisor, the successful applicant will join a team responsible for developing engineered solutions in support of the Production and R&D departments.  This position is focused on designing equipment, jigs and fixtures for high voltage x-ray test equipment and support other production projects as required.

The candidate will work closely with internal customers and on the production floor to determine requirements and design fixtures that meet the identified requirements.  Redlen is transitioning towards semi/fully-automated processes, and preference will be given towards individuals with related experience.

Redlen is committed to promoting employee equity and building a skilled, diverse workplace reflective of Canadian society.

All applications must include a cover letter.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design jigs and fixtures for high voltage x-ray test equipment that incorporates electrical components and software control.

• Design jigs and fixtures and equipment for production environment.

• Support sourcing or the development of equipment that minimizes operator interaction, increases throughput, improves quality, and produces repeatable results for use in a production environment.

• Analyze existing processes for improvement opportunities to aid in the design of the next generation of jigs/fixtures/tooling/equipment.

• Fully document designs e.g. generate 3D CAD models, create fab drawings and assembly drawings/instructions, BOMs, Schematics.

• Create 3D printed parts and design CNC machined parts.

• Registering fabrication and assembly drawings using Redlen’s documentation process.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience, including at least 3 years in an industrial, manufacturing, or other complex operational environment.

• Experience designing jigs/fixtures in a production/manufacturing environment.

• Demonstratable experience employing minimal constraints methodology.

• Proficiency with Solidworks or similar 3D/2D CAD programs.

• Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

• Proficiency with MS Office programs. 

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Experience Preferred:

• Design for manufacturing in a high-volume manufacturer.

• Semiconductor device fabrication processes including lapping, polishing, grinding & dicing.

• Working safely in a small workshop with multiple users (e.g. keeping workspaces tidy).

• Basic electrical & control system design.

• Motion control (linear, continuous, rotary, servo & stepper motors).

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 Skills/Additional Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail.

• Strong quality ethic.

• Good organization skills.

• Good knowledge of industry codes and standards.

• Ability to think contextually.

• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.

• Good time management skills and ability to work with limited supervision.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in mechanical/mechatronic engineering or equivalent.

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Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000 CAD