Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Designer Job Highlights

Company Profile

Westinghouse Electric Company is the world’s leading supplier of safe and innovative nuclear technology. The company provides the most reliable, dependable nuclear power plants, nuclear fuel, plant automation, and operating plant products and services.

Westinghouse Electric Canada is a leading supplier of custom equipment, process systems, and engineering consultant services for the nuclear industry in Canada.

Job Profile

The company is recruiting a Mechanical Designer to join its team.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should possess a Post-Secondary Education Diploma or Degree from a recognized Mechanical Engineering Technical Program, or have equivalent knowledge and experience in good academic standing

Work Experience

• As a minimum, be a Design Technologist with at least 5 to 10 years of practical experience in the mechanical design field

Expected Experience-

• Thorough knowledge of drafting principles and standards to enable checking and verification of design drawings for compliance with applicable specifications
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and representation of those on drawings and design documents including welding symbols and notations.
• Proficient in the use of 3D solid modeling and 2D drafting using Solid Edge or Solid Works software; proficient in the creation of technical documents and specifications.

Credible Experience-

• Ability to interpret and apply GD&T.
• Capability to perform calculations to support design optimization and some exposure or working knowledge of FEA.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics systems.
• Preparation of proposals and project management of complex design programs.
• Special purpose machinery and tool design for nuclear applications, knowledge of electrical device usage and control systems.
• Welding procedures or specifications and associated inspection techniques such as radiography, NDT, or NDE.
• Working knowledge of the principles of fluid flow and heat transfer; experience in the design and manufacturing of products for the nuclear market

Duties/Responsibilities

• Knowledge of material properties and the behavior of materials and structures under multiple load combinations
• Perform preliminary engineering calculations.
• Prepare written technical descriptions, reports, and other technical documents.
• Produce and review detailed drawings and bills of materials.
• Review of designs and drawings for accuracy, material selection, and manufacturability.
• Specify or evaluate appropriate purchased components.
• The ability to carry out effective requirement capture from customer inquiries and technical specifications such that you are able to develop concept designs.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Require a solid technical background
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
• Literacy skills
• Possess problem-solving skills plus a creative yet methodical approach

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Salary
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee Referral and Recognition Program
• Incredible opportunity for growth in an innovation-driven, global company
• Paid Vacations, Flextime, Sick/Personal, and Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Encourage healthy work-life balance and offer flexible schedules and the potential to work from anywhere in Canada
• Pay 100% of the medical/dental/vision insurance premiums for you and your family

Employer’s Statement

Westinghouse Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.