Mechanical Engineer-Onsite Position
We have a rewarding opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our world class facility in Ottawa, ON.
As our Mechanical Design Engineer, you will provide technical support to the department's activities in engineering analysis, mechanical design, materials science, environmental testing, reliability modelling and failure investigations.
Location: Ottawa, ON
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I RRSP with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Referral Program I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *
Salary Range: $ 82,100 - $109,500 per year plus bonus opportunity
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
Your Challenge:
Provide detailed design, experiments and research in the following areas: mechanical design of complex rugged computers and chassis systems, PWB design details and microstructure, adhesives and thermal interface materials, thermal and structural design considerations, and mechanical assembly drawings.
Design and conduct experiments, collect data and interpret results, conduct analysis and write analysis and test reports. Capability to draw conclusions and reconcile differences between predicted and actual results.
Design mechanical packaging solutions using PTC Creo including mechanical parts and 3D assembly, associated drawings and Bills of Material (BOMs)
Support design and analysis for high reliability rugged environments, including severe shock, vibration, and temperature extremes
Provide technical support to failure investigations. May lead failure investigation teams. Interpret results and draw appropriate conclusions, documenting and presenting findings to other staff
Provide technical support for bid responses
Support R&D Engineering teams in regular design reviews
Stay current with new trends in materials used for rugged electronics environments
What You Bring:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
6-10+ years of work experience, preferably in a rugged electronics design and manufacturing environment
Experience with heat transfer problem solving (conduction and convection), vibration dynamics, fluid dynamics and materials science
Experience with MIL-STD's and other Aerospace specifications is an asset
Experience with electronics manufacturing processes is an asset
Experience with one or more of the following tools is an asset: PTC Creo CAD, Abaqus FEA, Flotherm CFD
A working knowledge of FEA techniques is essential
Skills in analyzing data, leading small teams, multitasking, judgment and decision-making
Who We Are:
Environmental, Social and Governance
At our world-class manufacturing and design facility in Ottawa, Ontario, we manufacture rugged products optimized for high-mix, high quality and small batch sizes typical of military requirements. Equipped with the latest assembly, cleaning, coating and inspection equipment, our operations are AS9100 and ISO-9001 certified and we comply with the highest standards of workmanship defined by IPC and J-STD specifications. All materials and processes are controlled by our enterprise-wide SAP and MES systems which offer full component traceability to individual products by serial number.
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Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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