Mechanical Designer, Port Coquitlam

We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Designer to join our growing Product Development team. In this role, you will play a crucial role toward innovating and improving our electro‑optical camera systems for reliable operation and serviceability in harsh environments.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities: Mechanical design in Solidworks, including 3D modeling and preparing manufacturing drawings

Performing technical calculations and simulated analysis for mechanical components (e.g., stress, heat transfer, fatigue, wear, gearing, motor sizing)

Designing and building prototype products and subsystems

Performing environmental and accelerated lifecycle testing of integrated camera systems and components such as seals, motors, bearings, sliprings, and wiring harnesses

Analyzing design risk and identifying potential failure modes

Working closely with our Production department to troubleshoot design issues and identify improvements to designs and manufacturing processes

Sourcing and evaluating mechanical and electromechanical components

Creating design documentation, including assembly manuals, technical drawings, and test reports

Participating in design reviews, maintaining product BOMs, and contributing to improved product development processes

Required Skills&Experience

Post-Secondary degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Integrated, or related engineering field; or technical diploma in related field with evidence of mechanical design experience

Proven experience with Solidworks or other 3D modeling software (Inventor, Pro‑E/Creo, CATIA, Fusion, etc.)

Strong understanding of Mechanical engineering fundamentals including material properties, DFMA, stress/strain, heat transfer, fatigue, and corrosion

Positive attitude; commitment to supporting team members in a collaborative development environment

Creativity in problem solving, concept development, and design for human factors

Aptitude for hands‑on assembly, troubleshooting, and product testing

Strong organization skills; ability to initiate, self‑manage, and complete value‑adding projects

Desire for continuous learning, feedback, and improvement

Strong technical communication, documentation, and reporting (spoken and written)

Excellent observation skills and attention to detail; commitment to seeing projects through to completion

Ability to excel in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and tasks

Additional Beneficial Skills&Experience

Experience with computer aided simulation (FEA, CAE) and manufacturing (CAM)

Experience with document version control systems (e.g., PDM, SVN, Git, etc.)

Project experience with motors, control systems, electrical circuits, software development

Experience with electro‑optical (EO) systems such as cameras, lasers, and thermal imaging

Experience with engineering and production processes (Lean, ISO, etc.)

Familiarity with engineering standards such as MIL‑STD and IEC

Additional spoken and/or written languages

Hours 8am to 4:30pm

Benefits

Company events

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

On‑site parking

Paid time off

Profit sharing

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