Junior Mechanical Designer

About ARxium ARxium is a leader in the development of advanced pharmacy automation technology and solutions. For more than 20 years, we have delivered innovative hardware and software solutions that help pharmacies and healthcare organizations improve efficiency, accuracy, and patient care.

About ARxium ARxium is a leader in the development of advanced pharmacy automation technology and solutions. For more than 20 years, we have delivered innovative hardware and software solutions that help pharmacies and healthcare organizations improve efficiency, accuracy, and patient care.

Our team includes experts in engineering, automation, software, and pharmacy technology who work together to design and develop innovative solutions for customers across North America, Europe, and Asia. With offices in Winnipeg and the Chicago area, as well as remote employees across North America and Europe, ARxium offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Work Location & Hybrid Schedule This is a

hybrid position based in Winnipeg, Manitoba . The successful candidate will be expected to work from the Winnipeg office one or more days per week, with the remaining days worked remotely.

A reliable high-speed internet connection is required to support remote work.

Summary Of Position As a member of the Engineering Design team, the

Mechanical Engineer

will be responsible for the design and development of mechanical systems and components used within pharmacy automation equipment.

The role will support the full product development lifecycle, from concept development and component selection through prototyping, testing, validation, and final product release. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, including software, testing, manufacturing, and other engineering disciplines, to develop reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective automation solutions.

Essential Functions

Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems for pharmacy automation equipment

Support product development activities, including component selection, system integration, prototyping, testing, and validation

Utilize SolidWorks and/or Solid Edge to develop concepts, detailed designs, prototypes, assemblies, and final product documentation

Apply design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly principles to optimize products for cost, quality, manufacturability, reliability, and ease of assembly

Develop and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other technical documentation

Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to mechanical drawings and designs

Collaborate with testing, software, manufacturing, and other engineering teams to coordinate validation and product testing activities

Physically install, modify, and reconfigure components and prototype assemblies within equipment to support development and testing

Investigate design issues and identify appropriate technical solutions or design improvements

Prepare technical reports, design documentation, test documentation, and other engineering materials as required

Follow established product development, engineering change, documentation, and quality processes

Participate in or lead assigned projects related to new product development, customer requirements, and existing product improvements

Support proposal development and technical evaluation activities as required

Assist with project scheduling, resource planning, and budget development or monitoring, as appropriate

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications & Competencies Required:

Strong mechanical design and problem-solving skills

Experience using SolidWorks and/or Solid Edge for mechanical design and product development

Working knowledge of mechanical design principles, engineering drawings, and GD&T

Understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles

Ability to evaluate designs for cost, manufacturability, reliability, and performance

Comfortable working hands-on with prototypes, equipment, mechanical assemblies, and basic hand tools

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical documentation skills

Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering and product development teams

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong computer skills and attention to detail

Preferred Experience in one or more of the following areas is considered an asset:

Industrial automation

Robotics or robotic systems

Electromechanical systems

Medical devices or healthcare technology

Sheet metal design<