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Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer-150526
Ottawa, ONemergiTEL is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer for our client in the healthcare and nuclear technology industry. This is a Permanent role.
Compensation: $120,000 – $140,000/year
Location: Ottawa, ON
Job Description (English)
Compensation: $120,000 – $140,000/year
Location: Ottawa, ON
Job Description (English)
- Design, test, commission, and support advanced automated industrial equipment (production irradiators).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Project Managers, Design & Drafting, Controls) to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Apply in-depth engineering principles, standards, and best practices.
- Lead or contribute to the design and manufacture of irradiator components and assemblies, including:
- Coordinating manufacturing activities
- Performing safety analyses and engineering calculations
- Developing specifications
- Executing testing and compiling results
- Generating technical reports and driving continuous improvement
- Lead mechanical engineering projects with accountability for budget, timelines, and functional outcomes.
- Participate in design reviews to ensure compliance with engineering, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform root cause analysis using rigorous problem-solving techniques to resolve field issues.
- Stay current on requirements for dry and wet storage panoramic irradiators.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 8–10 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for accreditation.
- Strong expertise in mechanical system design and engineering analysis.
- Proficiency in stress/strength analysis, tolerance stack-up, and engineering calculations.
- Experience with design, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical/electro-mechanical systems.
- Excellent verbal communication; ability to explain complex technical and regulatory topics to non-technical audiences.
- Sound technical judgment in complex, non-routine decision-making.
- Ability to provide technical leadership, guidance, and review for engineers and technicians.
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in nuclear or other highly regulated/high-reliability environments.
- Background in automated or industrial equipment design (e.g., material handling, robotics, packaging, irradiation systems).
- Occasional overtime to meet project deadlines.
- International travel (approximately 10–60 days per year; valid Canadian passport required).
- Completion of all required Nuclear Energy Worker training and certifications.
- Vacancy Status / Statut du poste
This is an active position currently open for hiring. / Ce poste est activement ouvert au recrutement.
Use of Artificial Intelligence / Utilisation de l'intelligence artificielle
No artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the screening or selection process. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team. / Aucune intelligence artificielle (IA) n'est utilisée dans le processus de présélection ou de sélection. Toutes les candidatures sont examinées par notre équipe de recrutement.
Equal Opportunity / Égalité des chances
emergiTEL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background. Hiring decisions are based solely on skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role. / emergiTEL s'engage à créer un milieu de travail diversifié et inclusif. Nous accueillons les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées, quel que soit leur parcours. Les décisions d'embauche sont basées uniquement sur les compétences, l'expérience et les qualifications pertinentes pour le poste.