Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with the expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.

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The Opportunity

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Employment Level: Intermediate

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Department: Medical Isotopes

Reports to: Principal Engineer – Isotope Production Technologies 

Hours per week: 37.5 (field work, shift work and overtime may be required)

Number Required: 1

What We Offer

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

• Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.
• Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
• Innovation: Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.
• Diversity: The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America.

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

• Conceptual and Detail design of components and assemblies used in Medical Isotopes Department.
• Complete P&IDs, detail and assembly drawings.
• Perform engineering analysis (calculation and FEA) in support of mechanical design.
• Able to work under the direction of Principal Engineer and Subject Matter Experts to develop conceptual designs and turn them into detailed design packages following a structured design process.
• Participate in definition of design requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group that consists of electrical, software, and mechanical engineers, physicists and chemists.
• Provide guidance and work with procurement, technicians and operational staff, in procurement of components, assembly of product and troubleshooting, testing, and other duties as required.
• Good understanding and application of ASME codes and safety practices, related to the design of required equipment.
• Assist in developing proposals for internal and external customers.
• Liaise with customers, staff, contractors, consultants, and vendors as appropriate.
• Understand and assess client problems and determine appropriate means of solution.
• Occasional travel to client sites may be required.
• Other duties as required.

What You Need to Succeed

• Proven track record of successfully completing complex designs related to scientific equipment that include:

• • Experience in design of scientific equipment and interfacing with different groups involved in design
  • Experience and sizing and selection of design components and equipment
  • Experience in heating, cooling, evaporation, pneumatics, hydraulics, vacuum systems
  • Experience in structural analysis, design of mechanisms, interface of mechanical and electrical design
  • Experience in design of experiments, FMEA and proof of concept techniques, testing and creating test plans and reports
  • Good knowledge of FEA and ability to carry out calculations in support of design
  • Good knowledge of materials and fabrication processes
  • Ability to implement above described experience and knowledge to develop industry leading mechanical designs solving the problems under different constraints and creating new technologies
  • Ability to carry out design activities while at the same time supporting production, and meeting demands of interfacing groups
  • Conducting design reviews and writing technical plans and reports
  • On time completion of detail and assembly drawings and BOMs in support of prototyping, procurement and production

• A Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Nuclear Engineering (or equivalent) is required
• Experience in similar industries would be considered an asset
• SolidWorks design experience and analysis is considered necessary, although proficiency in other design packages would be considered
• Good time management skills and demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize assigned work and coordinate multiple activities efficiently.
• Candidates are expected to have or to pursue attainment of the P.Eng. designation
• A period of 5+ years of relevant work experience is considered necessary
• Ability to successfully obtain and maintain nuclear site security clearance

Essential Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and be team player
• Ability to effectively participate in a complex multi-disciplinary project
• Must be able to organize and prioritize assigned work and to coordinate multiple activities efficiently

Kinectrics Inc is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and welcomes applications from all individuals. To learn more about our commitments please visit our diversity, equity and inclusion and indigenous relations pages.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a voluntary diversity survey. The collection of self-identification data is driven by our commitment to DE&I and ensures Kinectrics' continuous review and improvement of its programs. The information that you provide is strictly confidential and your responses will only be used for statistical purposes. Your responses do not affect your candidacy in any way.

Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.