Design Technician

**Engineering Support Associate (CAD Technician)**

Reports to: Vice President - Product

**ABOUT PLITEQ**

Pliteq® is a leading innovator of engineered products manufactured for the built environment using scrap polymers diverted from landfill. Our engineering is trusted by global architects, builders, engineers, contractors and acoustical consultants for products which provide superior performance. Our products are backed by third party test data and recognized for their sustainable credentials. This makes Pliteq one of the preeminent global engineering resources.

Our mission is to be the largest recycler of scrap polymers in the world by being in or around every new building constructed globally. This will be achieved by designing, testing and manufacturing more innovative and sustainable products which provide superior performance and continue to divert scrap away from landfills.

**WORKING AT PLITEQ**

**Staying Positive**, **Fighting Hard** and always **Supporting Our Teammates** are our core values, and we provide a cultivating, people centric environment that for the right person can mean the potential for fast personal growth and recognition. We encourage free thinking without bureaucracy and do not believe in keeping people in their boxes and with that some of our best ideas have come from all areas of the company.

We are looking for people who inherently like to go above and beyond, are purpose-driven, enjoy a fast pace, don’t get stressed when needing to pivot, strive for growth and are just awesome people to work and play with.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**
- Assist the Business Development Engineers with assessing architectural plans and developing detailed takeoffs based on the section details and floor plans using the CAD software
- Create thorough product section details to assist the BDE’s conversations with architects, interior designers and acoustical consultants
- Continuously make improvements to the coding in the takeoff generator (an automated system used to assist in the creation of detailed takeoffs for the business development engineers)
- Develop, validate, and optimize FEA models for floating floor systems, including static and dynamic structural analysis. Evaluate various loadings from fitness and mechanical equipment to provide technical assessment and product recommendations
- Work alongside the document control team to update product specification guides and other technical documents including installation guides, maintenance manuals, one pagers, and other marketing documents
- All other special projects as assigned

**WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
- Minimum 1 year experience of AutoCAD drafting and modeling is required
- Previous work experience using commercial FEA software is considered an asset
- 1-2 years experience in an engineering role considered an asset
- Industrial design experience considered an asset
- Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Apple OS X/macOS
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace programs
- A background with practical skills developed through jobs, school teams or personal interest are highly valued

**SKILLS NEEDED TO SUCCEED**
- Adept at problem-solving, including being able to identify issues for resolution
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of building-related systems and services
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong desire to grow within the company and expand knowledge
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively read and interpret information, present numerical data in a resourceful manner, and skillfully gather and analyze information
- Ability to prioritize and plan work assignments to use time efficiently
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail, able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, growing work environment
- The individual should demonstrate a high level of energy, self motivation and strong organizational skills
- Must demonstrate the ability to take direction and perform work independently
- Pliteq Inc. will not be responsible for any agency referral fees arising from the use of resumes that currently exist in the recruitment database or have been forwarded to Pliteq directly or indirectly without an authorized agreement. Agency referrals will not be accepted unless approved by the Pliteq Human Resources team._
- NOTE: All employment is conditional upon the completing and obtaining a satisfactory background check, including educational, employment, references, and criminal records checks (for which a pardon has not been granted)._
- This job profile provides an overview of the minimum requirements of the job and does not include all of the duties inherent, included or associated with the job or with the performance of the job. The Company reserves the right to make changes to the job profile as it sees fit to meet the needs of the organization._

**Salary**: From $47,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

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