Senior Mechanical Engineer

You might be a good fit if you:

• Have a passion for leading industry-changing solutions with significant social, economic, and environmental impact  

• Desire to play a founding role and reap the benefits as part of a growth-stage startup with significant upside   

• Enjoy building not only the technology but also high-performing teams and companies  

• Are committed to continuous learning at the intersection of several industries  

What you'll do:

• Lead the design of cutting-edge, industry-first automation systems using a first-principles approach 

• Gather design constraints and produce complex 3D models based on a knowledge of pneumatics, motion (motor control & drives), materials, and manufacturing processes   

• Prepare manufacturing drawings, specifications, and release bills of materials; own all aspects of the product design phase  

• Design systems for compliance to applicable standards (i.e., CSA, ISO, ANSI, OSHA, customer specific)  

• Establish robust supply chains and manage low-cost manufacturing partnerships  

• Confer with colleagues, suppliers, contractors, customers, and relevant authorities to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and create appropriate technical documentation, including machine manuals  

• Set goals, develop, and maintain equipment build schedules for project launches  

• Research and evaluate mechanical products for application feasibility by applying knowledge of engineering principles for our continual product development  

• Support equipment installations, operation, maintenance, and repairs to ensure that machinery is installed and functioning according to intended specifications  

• Lead and participate in mechanical design reviews  

• Other duties as assigned  

What you'll need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering; P.Eng. designation or progress toward license preferred. 

• 5+ years of robotic systems integration experience in a custom automation environment  

• Practical hands-on mechanical aptitude and a sincere passion for engineering, robotics, and automation  

• Extensive experience using SolidWorks and AutoCAD  

• A portfolio of automation projects in which you made significant contributions  

• A willingness to participate in all technical areas of the business as needed to solve complex problems and achieve business impact  

• The capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain timing deadlines  

• Experience in mentoring junior engineers and designers 

• Ability to travel to our Calgary factory 

• Ability to travel internationally  

• A relentless pursuit of learning and growing in the rapidly changing world of industrial automation