Lead Mechanical Engineer Jobs

EnerSys is a leading power and energy solutions provider for the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry. Our products help power the necessities of modern wired and wireless communication infrastructure, including wireless cell sites, 5G small cells, Internet of Things (IoT), and switching centers. Our portfolio includes renewable energy products, DC and AC power systems, power distribution systems, and energy storage in the form of industrial batteries, employing advanced lithium electrochemistry technologies.

As power conversion and power management experts, we provide solutions to our customers’ challenges and problems. From individual modules to full turn-key system solutions, we provide our customers with the advice and support needed at all level of the organization. We cherish the integral relationship critical to success of our clients who range from Mobile Network Operators to major telecom and cable providers to data center operators.

Our Burnaby, British Columbia, facility is the Center of Excellence for our power system design and ICT application development. Regional headquarters are in Canada, USA, Europe and Asia, with worldwide headquarters located in Reading, PA, USA.

EnerSys is truly a Global Company, with over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. EnerSys is the power/full solution with sales and service locations throughout the world.

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Job Purpose

Alpha Technologies Ltd., an EnerSys company, has an opportunity for a LEAD MECHANICAL ENGINEER.

Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Team Leader, the Lead Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the design of mechanical assemblies, subassemblies, and components for new product development opportunities and Sustaining Engineering projects.

To be successful in this role, the candidate must be a self-starter who is able to productively thrive in an energetic, fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team environment. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to quickly develop depth of expertise with respect to the requirements, technologies and components that comprise Alpha’s power system solutions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Actively follows, take ownership of, contribute to and advocate Alpha’s Product Life Cycle management (PLC) and Product Design Process (PDP).
• Compiles and enters BOM’s and creates design documentation.
• Ensures that products meet all manufacturing requirements (DFM) for reliable production.
• Drives LEAN thinking and continuous improvement through standardize component and component design.
• Assists with prototype builds; support the engineering team with testing as needed.
• Estimates the scope of work for mechanical elements of projects to support project planning, and product costing.
• Creates mechanical specifications and maintain competency in engineering tools, methods, standards and best practices relating to mechanical design and fabrication.
• Ensures products and or assignments are within design, budget and schedule limitations.
• Creates assembly diagrams to define mechanical configurations.
• Supports sustaining engineering activities through the planning, project management, and execution of multiple small-to-mid-scale projects.
• Designs, analyses and documents the components of the complete mechanical concept.
• Works with toolmakers and the project team to optimize material and process selection.
• Decides upon the appropriate method of manufacture, i.e., sheet metal fabrication, stamping, plastic injection molding, die-casting, and aluminum extrusions etc.
• Chooses materials and manufacturing processes for the mechanical parts.
• Identifies and communicate technical risks, and conduct design reviews.
• Liaises with the product team to develop product concepts.
• Institutes innovative designs and methods via new technology investigation and characterization, competitive product assessment, evaluation of new tools, and up-to-date monitoring of industry trends.
• Creates detailed mechanical component, enclosure, wiring harness, assembly, indoor box bay and outdoor cabinet design.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of material selection, of their properties and sources is an asset.
• Performing accelerated development work as an integral part of a collaborative team completing projects on time and on budget is highly desired.
• Knowledge and understanding of electrical/electronics circuit functionality (reading schematics, etc.) is a great asset.
• Prior experience in designing indoor and outdoor enclosures, chassis for electronic packaging, and housing to meet minimum rating of NEMA3 and IP54 is an asset.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks 3D design software is a must.
• Ability to troubleshoot and remedy product related issues; work on cost reduction and reliability improvement design activities and multiple-sourcing exercises is highly desired.
• Knowledge of the tool making process is an asset.
• Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes is an asset.
• Understanding of standard Engineering and Production documentation, including BOM, assembly and part drawings, work instructions, qualified parts lists, electrical schematics, ECN’s, etc.
• Prior experience in designing and building integrated and modular power systems from concept to commercialization is an asset.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent knowledge, training and experience is required.
• Looking for a self-starter with a positive attitude who can operate with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Electromechanical systems and components, with a preference towards AC & DC power systems experience (examples include high-voltage & high-current distribution & cabling, indoor/outdoor enclosures & racks, thermal management components, magnetics, fuses & breakers, communication & data interfaces, EMI shielding, etc.) is a great asset.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFM/A) principles.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, stamping, plastic injection molding, aluminum extrusion, wiring harness, sub-assembly and assembly design with system level prototyping is required.
• Familiarity with 2D CAD design software (AutoCAD) is an asset.
• Knowledge of PLM documentation vault (or similar) and processes is an asset.
• Knowledge or prior experience in control sensors, smart brakers, connectivity diagnostic and PCBA layout is a great asset.
• A minimum 7 years of related experience is required; mechanical design position in similar industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with safety testing / certification to various regulatory standards such as CSA / UL 60950, Telcordia GR-63 and GR-487 for Telecommunication are highly desired.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Individuals are hired, trained, assigned, promoted, transferred, downgraded, laid-off, terminated and recalled based upon their own abilities, achievements and experience without regard to gender, marital status, race, colour, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.