Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary:

The Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineer is a key innovator at Electrical Contacts Limited, driving how our tooling, automation, and production systems evolve. This role blends creativity with hands-on engineering, transforming ideas into advanced mechanical and electromechanical solutions that power ECL's manufacturing operations. From robotics integration to automation projects, this engineer develops high-impact systems that improve productivity, strengthen reliability, and accelerate our continuous-improvement culture. Working closely with Tool & Die, Maintenance, Production, and Quality, the role is central to designing tools, fixtures, stamping dies, forming equipment, and automated processes that support our commitment to high-precision manufacturing. This is an opportunity to shape meaningful technical change, influence strategic priorities, and contribute to an organization that values innovation, collaboration, and engineering craftsmanship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create detailed 3D and 2D designs in SolidWorks for mechanical, mechatronic, robotic, and automated systems.
• Apply mechanical and mechatronics engineering principles to develop reliable tooling, fixtures, and process-automation solutions.
• Integrate hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, sensor, and control components into mechanical and electromechanical designs.
• Conduct tolerance analyses, GD&T evaluations, and dimensional stack-ups to validate design accuracy.
• Select appropriate materials and define heat-treatment processes, coatings, and surface finishes for tooling and fixtures.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure manufacturability, quality, and adherence to timelines.
• Provide hands-on technical support to resolve mechanical, mechatronics, or performance issues in production environments.
• Identify automation opportunities that reduce setup time, increase throughput, improve safety, and eliminate waste.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, DFM, and value-engineering principles to new and revised tooling or automation projects.
• Develop automation improvements using robotics, sensors, actuators, motion systems, and control components.
• Participate in Kaizen, A3, and other continuous-improvement initiatives focused on automation and process reliability.
• Incorporate PLCs, HMIs, valves, sensors, and electromechanical devices into system designs.
• Lead design reviews, technical meetings, and supplier alignment sessions.
• Partner with Tooling and Die, Automation, Maintenance, Production, and Quality to ensure designs meet operational needs.
• Deliver engineering solutions that support ECL's strategic pillars including productivity, innovation, reliability, and operational excellence.
• Develop tooling and automation improvements that reduce cost, extend tooling life, and enhance process capability.

Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or mechatronics Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical and/or mechatronics design, tooling, and automation systems
• Mechanical and mechatronics engineering principles including robotics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and control systems.
• Stamping, press operations, machining, and assembly processes.
• Materials science such as heat treatment, coatings, and surface-finish specifications.
• GD&T practices, tolerance analysis, and dimensional study methods.
• PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, valves, and core industrial control circuitry.
• Lean Manufacturing and Design for Manufacturability concepts.
• SolidWorks and AutoCAD for complex 2D and 3D modelling.

Skills

• Designing robust tooling, fixtures, electromechanical systems, and automated processes using SolidWorks.
• Conducting GD&T evaluations, tolerance stack-ups, and dimensional validation.
• Integrating mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and robotic components into engineered systems.
• Managing engineering projects through planning, design reviews, supplier coordination, and implementation.
• Preparing clear engineering documentation, drawings, and revision packages that align with quality standards.
• Investigating technical issues with a structured, analytical approach that supports production needs.
• Collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to move designs from concept to production.
• Applying Lean and value-engineering practices to improve reliability, throughput, and cost efficiency.

Abilities

• Coordinating multiple projects at once while balancing design work, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Prioritizing tasks and timelines effectively to meet shifting operational demands.
• Guiding cross-functional discussions and technical meetings to achieve alignment on project objectives.
• Translating complex engineering challenges into practical, manufacturable solutions.
• Supporting a fast-paced manufacturing environment with hands-on troubleshooting.
• Communicating design intent and technical requirements clearly to internal teams and external partners.
• Staying adaptable and proactive when project scopes, timelines, or operational requirements evolve.

Working Conditions

• Monday to Friday, 8AM-5PM
• Onsite role with a mix of office-based design work and hands-on time on the production floor.
• Regular exposure to manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and tooling operations.
• PPE required when on the shop floor including safety eyewear, hearing protection, and steel-toe footwear.
• Periods of standing, walking, and working around machinery.
• Occasional lifting of tools, fixtures, or components.
• Deadlines and priorities may shift based on production needs or project timelines.
• Limited travel to suppliers or vendors may be required.

At ECL, we take pride in maintaining fair, inclusive, and transparent hiring practices. Our recruitment process is entirely human led and does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision making tools in the evaluation of applicants.

Why Join Electrical Contacts Limited:

Electrical Contacts Limited is a proudly Canadian manufacturer located in Hanover, Ontario with more than 55 years of experience producing precision-engineered electrical contact materials and assemblies for global OEM customers in the electrical distribution and switching industries. We are recognized for our technical expertise, high-quality products, and commitment to continuous improvement. At ECL, innovation, integrity, and collaboration are at the core of everything we do. Our people are our strength, and we foster an environment where teamwork, professional growth, and open communication are encouraged. Joining ECL means being part of a company that values excellence, supports its employees, and takes pride in delivering reliable solutions that power industries worldwide.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $80,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person