Senior Mechanical Engineer

Role overview

Lead mechanical design for custom automation equipment used in factory-based homebuilding. This hands-on engineering role takes systems from early constraints and concepts through detailed design, manufacturing release, installation, and ongoing improvement. It also involves coordinating suppliers and colleagues, supporting equipment operation, and mentoring less experienced engineers and designers.

Responsibilities

- Develop mechanical designs and complex 3D models using first-principles engineering, accounting for pneumatics, motion systems, materials, and manufacturing processes. - Produce manufacturing drawings, specifications, and release bills of materials; guide the product design process through completion. - Design equipment to applicable standards and customer requirements, and help establish reliable, cost-conscious manufacturing partnerships. - Coordinate with colleagues, suppliers, contractors, customers, and authorities to resolve system issues and produce operating procedures and machine documentation. - Plan equipment build schedules for project launches, evaluate products for technical fit, and support installation, operation, maintenance, and repair. - Lead and participate in mechanical design reviews and mentor junior engineers and designers.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical or mechatronics engineering; professional engineering designation or progress toward licensure is preferred. - At least five years of robotic systems integration experience in a custom automation environment. - Strong practical mechanical aptitude and extensive experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD. - Portfolio demonstrating significant contributions to automation projects. - Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, contribute across technical areas, and travel to a factory in Calgary and internationally.

Nice to have

- Professional engineering designation or progress toward licensure. - Interest in continuous learning across industrial automation, robotics, and related fields.

Benefits and work setup

- Canadian salary bands, stock options, and health coverage including paramedical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits, plus a health care spending account from the first day. - Flexible personal days and vacation; relocation assistance may be available if needed.