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$34/hr–$40/hr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Profit Sharing, RRSP Matching Program, Skills Development and Training Reimbursement, Healthcare Benefits, Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP), Social Events
Posted 2d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Design and develop mechanical components, drawings, and specifications for heavy-duty forestry equipment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize designs for production and conduct validation tests such as stress and vibration analysis.
Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering is preferred, along with proficiency in SolidWorks and FEA. Experience with heavy-duty mobile equipment, hydraulic systems, and diesel engine installations is highly valued.
Full job description
As a Product Designer, you will work closely with an established engineering team to enhance existing products and drive new developments. This role involves designing and developing mechanical engineering designs, drawings, and specifications to build equipment dedicated to the rugged and challenging terrain of the forestry industry. To excel in this role, a combination of technical skills is required, including both problem-solving and strong mechanical aptitude. Experience with fluid power systems, engine systems, electrical and electronic systems as well as drive train systems is required.
Locations: Brantford, Paris, and Cambridge , ON
Dedicated Day Shift: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday
Job Duties
Create detailed designs, perform calculations, and develop prototypes for mechanical components, ensuring they meet performance, safety, and industry standards
Analyze and select appropriate materials based on mechanical properties, cost, and manufacturing processes
Collaborate and work closely with cross-functional teams including designers/engineers, manufacturing, and quality control to ensure seamless integration of designs into production
Conduct tests such as stress analysis, fatigue testing, and vibration analysis to validate designs and optimize performance, strength, response to stress and other characteristics
Create technical documentation, including design specifications and bills of materials
Identify opportunities for design optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency improvements
Occasionally participate in hands-on troubleshooting during the fabrication and/or assembly process
Provide field support for equipment troubleshooting and improvements when required
Skills and Experience
Hands-on, creative, self-motivated, and passionate person willing to take on diverse and challenging technical tasks
Solid understanding of engineering principles, material properties, manufacturing processes, and computer-aided design (CAD) software
Design tasks require collaboration with coworkers; effective communication and reasoning skills are essential when working on projects that involve multiple team members
Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
Ability to create visually appealing and user-friendly products balancing aesthetics with practicality
Stay updated on emerging technologies and continuous learning to innovate and improve existing solutions
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics preferred.
Previous design experience within similar industries to forestry such as mobile heavy-duty equipment used in construction, transportation, mining, oil and gas, material handling, landscaping, land clearing, and farming an asset.
Strong understanding of machine design fundamentals, mechanics, materials science, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
Understanding of structural FEA and dynamic simulation of machine components.
Software experience including 3D modeling (SolidWorks) and FEA (Simulation).
Design experience in any of the following:
Welded steel fabrications for manual and robotic welding
Hydraulic cylinders and components, as well as control valve and plumbing details; implementing advanced hydraulic power and electronic control systems, sensors, and controllers.
Attachments to seamlessly integrate with heavy equipment including consideration for load distribution, stress analysis, material selection, and ease of installation.
Please note, our career opportunities are in person only; there are no remote or hybrid positions.
What We Can Offer You
Family-Oriented Company: Lots of social events, BBQ’s, pizza parties and more!
Competitive Wages and Profit Sharing: In addition to competitive wages, we celebrate our financial success together through profit sharing.
RRSP Matching Program: Retirement planning? We’ve got your back!
Skills Development and Training Reimbursement: An opportunity to self-identify industry-related learning opportunities available for pre-approval and repayment.
Company-Paid Healthcare Benefits and EAP: Your well-being matters. Our healthcare benefits go beyond prescriptions and medications. Take advantage of massages, physiotherapy, vision coverage and more! Plus, our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) offers many exciting free programs.
Active Social Committee: Take part in our annual family picnic, adult and children’s Christmas parties, theatre events, sporting events and tournaments, family outings, and discounted admission prices for attractions across Ontario!
We're more than just a company – we're a tight-knit family, who thrives on teamwork and is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation. We believe in fostering a safe, encouraging and collaborative environment where your contributions and talents are valued and supported.
Interested in learning more? Visit our FAQ page or explore what our employees have to say by watching their Tigercat story!
Tigercat strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance. Click here to read more about Tigercat’s Accessibility Plan.