Hardware Mechanical Designer, Senior

Overview

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

Responsible for the design of CBTC components like racks, sub-racks, wayside enclosures, COTS integration, to meet the applicable railway CENELEC and AREMA mechanical and environmental standards.

• Perform mechanical design using tools like CREO, Solid Edge.
• Apply knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Implement practices to mitigate corrosion risks.
• Perform mechanical and thermal simulations using industry standard tools like ANSYS, CREO Advanced Simulation, Flotherm and Ice Pak.
• Perform vibration analysis including PSD plots.
• Write and link requirements using appropriate management tools such as DOORs and Polarion.
• Responsible for working harmoniously in a team environment while maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the job and in relations with others.
• Develop junior team members of the department by training and assisting, as required.

• 5 to 10 years of experience in a high reliability environment.
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical design using tools like CREO, Solid Edge.
• Very good knowledge of mechanical and thermal simulations using industry standard tools like ANSYS, CREO Advanced Simulation, Ice Pak.
• Very good knowledge of EMC control (Cabling, Grounding techniques, gasketing, cable passthroughs etc.).
• Very good knowledge of mechanical material properties including fatigue failure.
• Very good knowledge of ingress protection for enclosures and familiarity with different ratings such as IP and NEMA.
• Familiarity with Validation and Verification testing, especially thermal and vibration testing.
• Well-developed verbal skills to allow clear communication without ambiguity.
• Well-developed writing skills to allow documents, work packages, etc., to be prepared in a clear and concise format with sufficient information so that further clarification is not required.
• The ability to follow directions and work instructions, and to use good judgment in the performance of assigned work.
• The ability to effectively present pros and cons for various courses of action.
• Keeping track of progress on all assigned tasks.
• Verifying that all assigned work has been completed accurately.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or equivalent combination of post-secondary diplomas and work experience.

• 5+ years of experience in the Railway Signaling industry working with international standards.
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical design using tools like CREO, Solid Edge.
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical and thermal simulations using industry standard tools like ANSYS, CREO Advanced Simulation, Ice Pak.
• In-depth knowledge of shock and vibration principles that impact mechanical designs, including an understanding of fatigue and crack propagation.
• Proven track record in performing failure analysis and assessing or providing proposed improvements to the existing design.
• Devising and running tests to verify equipment functionality, to verify simulations, and for identifying and solving problems.
• Proficient in using vibration and thermal measurement tools in labs and at sites.
• Knowledgeable in corrosion mitigation methods and having a good understanding of galvanic corrosion.
• Reviewing any applicable specifications, standards, rules, contracts, etc., for design requirements and ensuring designs are compliant with all requirements.
• Proficient in skills and current with the technology of the discipline.
• PEO
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.

Total Compensation Range (Base Salary + Annual Incentive plan): $99,825 - $141,004

• Health, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paid
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period
• Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation, Holiday closure, personal emergency leave days and sick days
• Maternity/Parental/Adoption top up pay
• Annual Incentive plan
• Company provided Life Insurance, STD and Employee Assistance Plan

This posting relates to an existing vacancy.

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