Product Designer

5 days ago

Paris, Ontario, Canada Tigercat | MacDonald Steel Full time

As a Product Designer - Mechatronic Systems, you will work closely with an established engineering team to enhance existing products and drive new developments. This role will design and develop mechanical engineering designs, drawings, and specifications to build equipment dedicated to the rugged and challenging terrain of the forestry industry. To excel in this role, a combination of technical skills is required, including problem-solving and strong mechanical aptitude. Experience with fluid power systems, engine systems, electrical, and electronic systems, as well as drive train systems is a strong asset.

Locations:

100 Savage Dr,  Cambridge, ON 

141 Consolidated Dr, Paris, ON 

160 Consolidated Dr, Paris, ON

Dedicated Shift: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday

Job Duties:

  • Create detailed designs, perform calculations, and develop prototypes for mechanical systems, ensuring they meet performance, safety, and industry standards
  • Develop electro-hydraulic, computer-controlled systems integrating hydraulic components, sensors, input devices, and control logic to directly, remotely, automatically, or autonomously control mobile machines
  • Create efficient and user friendly interface systems for operators and service technicians
  • Analyze and select appropriate materials and components based on mechanical properties, cost, and suitability for manufacturing processes
  • Collaborate and work closely with cross-functional teams including designers/engineers, manufacturing, and quality control, to ensure seamless integration of designs into production
  • Conduct tests such as stress analysis, fatigue testing, vibration analysis, and control logic to validate designs and optimize performance, strength, response to stress, and other characteristics
  • Create technical documentation, including design specifications, control logic, and bills of materials
  • Identify opportunities for design optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency improvements
  • Occasionally participate in hands-on troubleshooting during the fabrication and/or assembly process
  • When required, provide field support for equipment troubleshooting and improvements
  • Occasionally travel inside and outside Canada for research and field support

Skills and Experience:

  • A hands-on, creative, self-motivated, passionate person willing to take on diverse and challenging technical tasks
  • Solid understanding of engineering principles, control logic, mobile computer systems, user interfaces, low power electrical design, and mobile hydraulic systems
  • Design tasks require collaboration with coworkers, and effective communication and reasoning skills are essential when working on projects that involve multiple team members
  • Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
  • Ability to create visually appealing and user-friendly products balancing aesthetics with practicality
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and continuously learn to innovate and improve existing solutions

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
  • Previous design experience within similar industries to forestry such as mobile heavy-duty equipment used in construction, transportation, mining, oil and gas, material handling, landscaping, land clearing, and farming an asset.
  • Strong understanding of machine design fundamentals, mechanics, machine control theory, sensor technologies, remote control, and autonomous control systems
  • Software experience including 3D modeling (SolidWorks).
  • Design experience in any of the following:
  • Welded steel fabrications for manual and robotic welding
  • Hydraulic cylinders and components, as well as control valve and plumbing details; implementing advanced hydraulic power and electronic control systems, sensors, and controllers.  
  • Diesel engine installations, vehicle drive train transmissions and axle component selection
  • Attachments to seamlessly integrate with heavy equipment including consideration for load distribution, stress analysis, material selection, and ease of installation.

What We Can Offer You:

  • Family-Oriented Company: Lots of social events, BBQ's, pizza parties and more 
  • Competitive Wages and Profit Sharing: In addition to competitive wages, we celebrate our financial success together through profit sharing. 
  • RRSP Matching Program: Retirement planning? We've got your back 
  • Skills Development and Training Reimbursement: An opportunity to self-identify industry-related learning opportunities available for pre-approval and repayment. 
  • Company-Paid Healthcare Benefits and EAP: Your well-being matters. Our healthcare benefits go beyond prescriptions and medications. Take advantage of massages, physiotherapy, vision coverage and more  Plus, our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) offers many exciting free programs. 
  • Active Social Committee: Take part in our annual family picnic, adult and children's Christmas parties, theatre events, sporting events and tournaments, family outings, and discounted admission prices for attractions across Ontario

Why work for Tigercat Industries group of companies?

 We're more than just a company – we're a tight-knit family, who thrives on teamwork and is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation. We believe in fostering a safe, encouraging and collaborative environment where your contributions and talents are valued and supported.

Interested in learning more? Visit our FAQ page or explore what our employees have to say by watching their Tigercat story  

Tigercat strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities.  Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance. Click here to read more about Tigercat's Accessibility Plan.

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