Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Colborne, ON

Company Profile:

For those of you who don't know who we are, we are the manufacturer of distribution transformers! In other words we are an extension of essential services and key component to keeping everyone's lights on at home!

With over 35 years of operations in the utility industry, Cam Tran is highly depended upon by most major Canadian Electrical Utility Companies as a primary supplier for the essential power service. We want to immediately offer individuals the opportunity to be a part of this industry and join our family of transformer assembly operators, with full time employment contracts!

• Cam Tran Co Ltd. is a distribution transformer manufacturing company with facilities located in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and New Brunswick.
• With over 35 years in the utilities industry, we continue to grow as one of the leaders in quality and service in the Canadian Electrical Utilities market.
• Cam Tran Co. Ltd. provides a clean, safe, and challenging team environment along with a great "core value" based culture.
• We are an ISO 9001:2015 registered company, and are on a LEAN manufacturing journey.

Position Description:

Reporting to the Engineering Leader, you will be part of the Cam Tran Engineering Team. You will be responsible for designing and developing mechanical systems and components. Your expertise in system design, fabrication, and mechanical engineering will be crucial in creating innovative solutions for our clients.

Position Responsibilities:

• Design, analyses and evaluates all transformer and related products.
• Under limited direction, perform a variety of complex engineering assignments requiring in-depth knowledge of a Transformer winding, testing and assembly processes.
• Create Design Validation Plan and Report
• Estimates build up cost of direct material and direct labour used in producing transformers.
• Responsible for all engineering documentation, including drawings, design compliance, manuals, etc.
• Involved in compliance/conformance with CSA, and other standards.
• Reviews AutoCAD drawings, and 3D modeling; design checking, design order review and refinement; warranty review.
• Works as a cross functional team member and interacts with production staff, testing, quality department.
• Perform calculations and simulations to validate design concepts.
• Designs and development process equipment and review machine design from concept to detail (project lift cycle).
• Evaluates the interaction of the machine/mechanical system with other equipment.
• Ensures schedule compliance by interacting with the customer, internal team and vendors (tender review, quotes and contract review; design and process planning development).
• Answers all enquiries on the technical aspects of transformers from customers, production team, CSA, etc.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure smooth production processes.
• Participates in hand over meetings with project/production management.

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and navigate various operating systems.
• Proficient in physics and mechanics, technical drawing and CAD skills.
• Knowledge of materials, programming, and computational.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary Education in Mechanical Engineering.
• Five years of experience in Mechanical design or related field.
• Experience with mechanical systems and a familiarity with powder coat systems, is considered as asset.
• Parametric design and computer programming would be an asset.
• Working knowledge and understanding of all relevant CSA standards.
• Experience with Solid Edge and 3D Modeling and Design Software.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment, familiar and assembly an asset.

Cam Tran welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contracted.