Mechanical and Assembly Engineer

Job information Mechanical and Assembly Engineer from the Company Norcada, this latest Mechanical and Assembly Engineer job vacancy is located in the city Edmonton, AB. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate . Job Vacancies in this Engineering field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

We are a Technology Company

Norcada is a photonics, MEMS and nanotechnology company located in Edmonton, Canada. The company focuses on the development and manufacturing of products with applications in microscopy, microanalysis, genomics environmental monitoring and sensing and quantum science. Since our founding in 2002, Norcada has developed a broad customer base for its products, with sales and product development collaborations in four continents and more than 40 countries worldwide.

The Position

Norcada is currently looking for a Mechanical and Assembly Engineer to support the design, manufacturing, and testing of our new products. The main responsibilities in this position include mechanical design, prototyping, testing, and managing mechanical and electrical component manufacturing for a variety of applications.

This position reports directly to the Instrumentation Development Manager, who manages our range of electron and x-ray microscopy and spectroscopy solutions, end stations, vacuum products and internally required mechanical fixtures. We are seeking individuals with a proven track-record in developing 3D designs, material selection, manufacturing, and project plans. This is a full time, permanent position and provides medical and pension benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

– Design, prototype, and manufacture devices and components for vacuum and ultra-high vacuum applications and microanalysis- Provide mechanical design and assembly support to various teams and product lines- Develop product testing processes for prototypes via Design of Experiment- Perform feasibility assessments and design checks using analytical tools 3D and FEA Modelling- Create products, manufacturing and assembly plans for small and medium size product families- Support product installations and customer support- Coordinate people, projects, and development activities in order to support our world-renowned delivery excellence

Qualification and Experience:

– Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related fields (BSc, MSc, PhD)- Minimum of 3 years of experience in relevant fields to the job description. Industry experience and/or MSc or PhD level project experience expected- Experience with mechanical design, CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, Fusion360), developing manufacturing/machining drawings, and general FEA analysis for feasibility assessments- Experience with prototyping and 3D printing techniques- Hands-on skills with mechanics, basic hand tools, subtractive and additive manufacturing techniques, electronics assembly, and high/ultra high vacuum systems is desired- Experience with Characterization tools (CMM, SEM, ZYGO, AFM, VASE, etc.) would be considered an asset- A team player with great communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work in a fast-paced technical environment

The Ideal Candidate:

– Has the ability to work independently and in cooperation with team members, customers and collaborators in various countries- Has the ability to collaborate with various engineering and non-technical teams- Be a customer advocate, a team player, and a product champion- Strong desire to work on and create products for scientific and high-tech applications- Preferably lives within the greater Edmonton Area- Feels comfortable working assertively in a deadline-driven environment- Is detail-oriented and organized- Maintains a high level of confidentiality and professionalism that is required from employees of a trusted high-tech brand

Job Type: Full-time