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Product Designer - Mechatronics - Paris & Cambridge

Tigercat | Macdonald Steel 🇨🇦 Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Onsite $60,000 - $80,000 Full-time Mid-level

The role involves designing and developing mechanical engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for equipment used in challenging terrain, while also creating electro-hydraulic, computer-controlled systems for mobile machines. Responsibilities include conducting various tests like stress analysis and control logic validation to optimize performance and creating detailed technical documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Create detailed designs, perform calculations, and develop prototypes for mechanical systems
  • Develop electro-hydraulic, computer-controlled systems integrating hydraulic components, sensors, input devices, and control logic
  • 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
  • Conduct tests such as stress analysis, fatigue testing, vibration analysis, and control logic to validate designs and optimize performance

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering preferred
  • Previous design experience within similar industries to forestry
  • Strong understanding of machine design fundamentals, mechanics, machine control theory, sensor technologies, remote control, and autonomous control systems
  • Software experience including 3D modeling (SolidWorks)

Benefits

  • Family-Oriented Company: Lots of social events, BBQ’s, pizza parties and more!
  • Competitive Wages and Profit Sharing
  • RRSP Matching Program
  • Skills Development and Training Reimbursement
  • Company-Paid Healthcare Benefits and EAP

Key Skills

Mechanical engineering design Problem-solving Strong mechanical aptitude Fluid power systems Engine systems Electrical systems Electronic systems Drive train systems 3D modeling (SolidWorks) Design thinking User-centered design Cross-functional collaboration Communication skills Leadership skills Time management skills Adaptability Continuous learning

About Tigercat | Macdonald Steel

Tigercat and TCi timber harvesting systems, material processing solutions and industrial equipment for the toughest applications.

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