Mechanical Designer

Why Redlen Technologies?

Redlen Technologies is a pioneering company that has revolutionized the semiconductor crystal growth and fabrication process.

At Redlen Technologies, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our founder's visionary work with the Canadian Space Agency laid the foundation for our groundbreaking Cadmium Zinc Telluride (CZT) sensors, revolutionizing medical imaging, security imaging, and non-destructive testing. We are driving a quantum leap forward in medical CT scanners, elevating diagnostic accuracy while reducing radiation dose– a technological feat that has earned us global recognition. With a commitment to excellence, we have earned the trust of Fortune 500 industry customers, leading to our acquisition by Canon Inc. for $430M– a testament to our industry leadership.

With over 200 dedicated professionals, we take pride in fostering a work environment where Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) professionals thrive. As an equal opportunity employer we demonstrate that diversity drives innovation, and we are passionate about building a future where every employee contributes to our mission-driven success. Redlen's teams, mirroring the multifaceted diversity of Canadian society, exemplify our commitment to leveraging a wide range of ideas and backgrounds as a driving force for innovation, business excellence, and pioneering advancements in STEM.

The Facilities Engineering Department provides services to ensure that the facility, equipment and systems are maintained and meet growing demands through continuous improvement projects.

Within Facilities Engineering, the Facilities Design Engineering Team plays a key role in developing equipment and systems that support Redlen's manufacturing operations which transform raw material into detector module products. FDE's mandate includes developing mechanical, electromechanical & digital control systems to support safety, cost reduction, performance, reliability improvement, and Redlen's future high volume manufacturing capability.

As a Mechanical Designer in FDE, you will design and document jigs, fixtures, and tooling that enable efficient production and testing. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to solve mechanical challenges and deliver practical, high-quality solutions for manufacturing and R&D environments.

Responsibilities

Equipment, Jigs, Fixtures & Tooling

• Design jigs and fixtures for new or modified in-house equipment.
• Source or develop equipment to address key metrics as defined by internal customers.
• Conduct proof-of-concept design and development, document findings, and present reports at meetings.
• Support Production, R&D, and Test Engineering teams by investigating mechanical issues, evaluating root causes, and ensuring implemented design improvements or corrective actions address real-world problems.
• Utilize additive manufacturing to rapidly prototype, iterate, and deliver low-volume tooling or fixture components.
• Designers oversee print quality, material selection, and 3D printer operation.

CAD, Drafting & Documentation

• Fully document designs (e.g., generate 3D CAD models, create fabrication and assembly drawings/work instructions, BOMs, schematics).
• Register fabrication and assembly drawings using Redlen's documentation process.
• Incorporate DFM and DFA principles into all designs to ensure efficient fabrication, assembly, inspection, and maintenance of components and equipment.
• Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), appropriate mechanical tolerances, and perform tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure fit, performance, and manufacturability of components and assemblies for both prototype and mass production when relevant.

Process & Design Methodology

• Identify opportunities to build industry-standard engineering design best practices into processes and draft changes for leadership review, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Use design management guidelines to identify design requirements and constraints to drive concept development.
• Select appropriate materials, components, and fasteners based on mechanical performance, manufacturability, chemical compatibility, availability, cost, and operational requirements.

Other

• Interface with internal and external fabricators, machine shops, and suppliers to clarify design intent, resolve manufacturability questions, and support cost and lead-time optimization.
• Receive supplier parts and conduct FAI to ensure specifications and quality expectations have been met before handover to production, supply chain and QA.
• Participate in prototype builds, fit checks, and functional evaluations to verify design intent and support iterative improvement.
• Other duties as assigned and relevant to the role.

Qualifications

Experience Required

• 5+ years of industry experience.
• Experience designing equipment including jigs/fixtures in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and AutoCAD or similar 3D/2D CAD programs.
• Design optimization for cost, including minimizing complexity and appropriate tolerancing.
• Demonstrated rigorous understanding of drafting component drawings for traditional manufacturing methods (CNC machining, turning, plastic forming, injection molding or similar).
• Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Proficiency with MS Office programs.

Education/Training

• Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in mechanical/mechatronics or equivalent.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 CAD

At Redlen, we prioritize clarity in our hiring process. The salary range posted above reflects the minimum and maximum for new hire salaries, taking into account factors such as job-related skills and expertise, relevant training and education, and business needs. It is common for ranges to span multiple levels in order to attract top talent across experience levels. It is uncommon to be hired at the top of the range; however, in exceptional cases where a candidate's skills and expertise significantly exceed the role's requirements, we may consider offering a higher salary. If you believe your skill set falls outside this range and you're interested in exploring opportunities with Redlen, please reach out to our People & Culture Team (T.A. Specialists or Business Partners), specifying how your expertise aligns with our teams, so we can collaborate on potential opportunities. We believe in developing those that demonstrate quality performance and promise.

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• RRSP retirement plan with employer match component.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Vibrant and inclusive workplace culture.