Mechanical Designer

The company is seeking a Mechanical Designer with a strong practical mechanical aptitude to join its collaborative, fast-paced R&D team. The project work spans the company's wide range of equipment product lines in diverse markets from precision electronics manufacturing to large scale food production.

Working under a Senior mechanical designer and as part of a multi-disciplinary development group, projects range from structural weldments down to micron level precision motion and optical components, spanning from concept sketches through 3D models to detailed drawings for fabrication.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical assemblies and parts in Solidworks
• Create detailed part and assembly drawings for fabrication
• Create complete drawing and documentation packages for vendors and manufacturers
• Review critical design aspects, dimensions, finishing, and drawing standards
• Brainstorm ideas, design, analyze, test, document, and present your work by collaborating with a diverse group of colleagues and clients
• Create customized designs of our standard products to meet specific applications
• Build and test initial assemblies to evaluate functionality, robustness, and manufacturability of your designs
• Develop and prepare concept plans and layouts from sketches
• Lead smaller projects as well as work under the supervision of senior colleagues on larger projects
• Manage and maintain the designs throughout the product life cycle through updates and revisions, and tracking revisions of parts and assemblies
• Contribute to design optimizations for materials, thermal management, reliability, DFM, FMEA, performance and cost
• Engage with manufacturing partners and suppliers
• Create and maintain bills of materials and product database by entering data
• Supporting integration of new components and systems in related documentation
• Self-manage multiple projects with short-term and competing deadlines at any given time
• Provide support to production, special projects, and new developments

Experience:

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering or Technology
• Proficient with Solidworks for modeling, detailing and PDM
• Minimum 2 years work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) expertise including machining and forming
• Familiarity with ASME Y , ISO 16792:2006 and similar dimensioning standards
• Strong familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Knowledge and application of FMEA and DFMEA methods
• Excellent written/verbal interpersonal communication skills

Why PPI?

The position offers a unique opportunity as part of the R&D group developing in a wide field of technologies, including laser and high-speed beam manipulation, advanced robotics, machine vision, and machine design for a wide range of industrial environments.

As a key player in a close-knit R&D team, you are given the opportunity and encouragement to grow your contribution and responsibilities within the organization.

About PPI

PPI Systems is a global supplier of laser material processing and test systems for electronic interconnect and component production. Core product lines include laser µvia drilling systems and resistor trimming systems, with a range of solutions to address both high-volume production and quick-turn requirements.

Continuous development of advanced technologies, coupled with world leading applications and service support, has positioned PPI as a global competitor in the fast-paced electronics market. PPI's equipment solutions are recognized for their unsurpassed combination of application capability, throughput, accuracy, and process quality.

PPI is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Work Location: In person