Mechanical Engineering Designer Jobs

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. is a global manufacturer headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. HPS has grown to become the leader in North America in the custom design and manufacture of dry type transformers. For the past century, HPS has grown to deliver electrical power solutions to global markets and provides solutions for complex applications like, mining, rectifier, drives, traction, wind, solar and many other electrical power applications. The world relies on HPS to continually conceive and produce state-of-the-art transformer technology. We currently have an opening for a Mechanical Engineering Designer, come grow with us!

Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager - Medium Voltage, the Mechanical Designer – L1 is responsible for the Mechanical Design for all transformer distribution and power products. Design includes the responsibility to review quotations for special mechanical requirements, review the customer order package, complete outline approval drawings for simple, medium complexity designs and to complete the detail manufacturing drawings in the most cost-effective manner.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Communicate the final details for the design with the Electrical Designers
• Discuss any discrepancies/clarifications with an experienced Mechanical Designer or the Mechanical Design Supervisor, Electrical Designer, Sales and at times the Customer
• Prepare the mechanical manufacturing drawings
• Work in conjunction with the Electrical Designers
• Prepare final enclosure drawings and forward to Purchasing
• Review the outline drawing with an experienced Mechanical Designer and/or the Mechanical Design Supervisor
• Prepare simple/medium complexity of mechanical design outline drawings using CAD or SolidWorks
• Review all manufacturing drawings with an experienced Mechanical Designer and/or the Mechanical Design Supervisor
• Prepare preliminary enclosure drawing and forward to Purchasing
• Send approval outline drawing to Sales for approval
• Review quote, order specifications, bus co-ordination if applicable
• Implement changes through the HCN process when applicable on a timely basis
• Review customer comments (if any) on approved drawings
• Understand the design guidelines in SPI and related Engineering documents and implement them at minimum total cost for product

Do you qualify? We are seeking:

• Hands on and practical approach
• Work experience with a programing language
• Ability to perform Engineering calculations for doing stress analysis
• Fully compliant with the latest release of ACAD and SolidWorks
• Effective Communication Skills
• B. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent
• Ability to review and apply the mechanical requirements of CSA, UL, ABS, Lloyds & other regulatory standards for transformer
• Positive attitude to participate in improvement projects for both quality and cost reduction

Hammond Power Solutions offers employees a full range of benefits including Group Health and Wellness, Employer Matching Pension Plan, Employee Share Ownership Program, Student Scholarships, Training and Educational Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Programs. Please note relocation financial support is not available.

NOTE: Hammond Power Solutions encourages applications from all qualified candidates. HPS has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact Human Resources if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.