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Product Designer - Mechatronics

Tigercat | Macdonald Steel 🇨🇦 Brantford, Ontario, Canada

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

Design and develop mechanical and electro-hydraulic systems for forestry equipment while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Conduct performance testing, create technical documentation, and provide field support for troubleshooting and optimization.

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 to ensure seamless integration of designs into production
  • Conduct tests to validate designs and optimize performance

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering
  • Previous design experience in similar industries to forestry
  • Strong understanding of machine design fundamentals, mechanics, machine control theory, sensor technologies, and autonomous control systems
  • Experience with fluid power systems, engine systems, electrical, and electronic systems
  • Ability to create visually appealing and user-friendly products

Benefits

  • Family-Oriented Company
  • Competitive Wages and Profit Sharing
  • RRSP Matching Program
  • Skills Development and Training Reimbursement
  • Company-Paid Healthcare Benefits and EAP

Key Skills

Mechanical aptitude Problem-solving Communication Collaboration Technical design Fluid power systems Engine systems Electrical systems Electronic systems Machine design Machine control theory Sensor technologies Autonomous control systems User interface design User experience design Materials selection Manufacturing processes Testing and validation

About Tigercat | Macdonald Steel

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

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