
DuroVac
Location: Mississauga
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid (1 day work from home after completion of probation)
Probation Period – 6 months
Experience Level: Mid to Senior-Level
Salary Range – $80,000 – $100,000 (Based on experience and qualifications)
Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and autonomous Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering team in designing and developing high-performance industrial vacuum systems.
Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
- Perform detailed structural analyses to ensure the mechanical integrity, safety, and reliability of vacuum system components.
- Review and interpret customer specifications to ensure clear understanding and alignment with project requirements.
- Lead clarification and project kick-off meetings with customers to define and confirm technical specifications and expectations.
- Take full ownership of assigned projects, ensuring adherence to internal processes and effective timeline management.
- Select appropriate materials and components based on system specifications.
- Create general arrangement (GA) drawings, P&ID, GA exploded views, and detail assembly instructions to support manufacturing and assembly.
- Create part numbers and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) within the company’s ERP system.
- Conduct duct loss calculations to design efficient tubing and fitting layout for vacuum systems.
- Collaborate with the R&D team to support new product development initiatives.
- Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to evaluate, source system components.
- Support product testing, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure compliance with performance standards and regulatory requirements.
- Work closely with internal teams including production and supply chain to ensure smooth product development.
- Ensure all designs meet applicable industry standards and certifications.
- Provide technical support to customers, as well as internal production and sales teams.
- Design and develop mechanical components for industrial vacuum systems.
- Contribute on continuous improvement initiatives by enhancing existing designs for better efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and productivity.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng) license is required.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical design, preferably within the vacuum systems industry.
- Knowledge of vacuum pumps & piping systems.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.