Mechanical Design Engineer

For those of you who don’t know who we are, we are the manufacturer of distribution transformers! In other words we are an extension of essential services and key component to keeping everyone’s lights on at home!

With over 35 years of operations in the utility industry, Cam Tran is highly depended upon by most major Canadian Electrical Utility Companies as a primary supplier for the essential power service. We want to immediately offer individuals the opportunity to be a part of this industry and join our family of transformer assembly operators, with full time employment contracts!

Company Profile:

• Cam Tran Co Ltd. is a family owned Canadian distribution transformer manufacturing company with facilities located in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and New Brunswick.
• With over 35 years in the utilities industry, we continue to grow as one of the leaders in quality and service in the Canadian Electrical Utilities market.
• Cam Tran Co. Ltd. provides a clean, safe, and challenging team environment along with a great "core value" based culture.
• We are an ISO 9001:2015 registered company, and are on a LEAN manufacturing journey.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Designs, analyses and evaluates all transformer and related products.
• Under limited direction, perform a variety of complex engineering assignments requiring in-depth knowledge of a Transformer winding, testing and assembly processes.
• Estimates build up cost of direct material & direct labour used in producing transformers.
• Modifies existing designs to be more cost effective and patriciates in the preliminary estimations.
• Responsible for all engineering documentation, including drawings, design compliance, manuals, etc.
• Involved in compliance/conformance with CSA, and other standards.
• Reviews AutoCAD drawings, and 3D modeling; design checking, design order review and refinement; warranty review.
• Works as a cross functional team member and interacts with production staff, testing, quality department.
• Designs and development process equipment and review machine design from concept to detail (project lift cycle).
• Evaluates the interaction of the machine/mechanical system with other equipment.
• Reviews and develops technical documents such as, testing procedures and manuals in accordance with design compliance and technical requirements.
• Ensures schedule compliance by interacting with the customer, internal team and vendors (tender review, quotes and contract review; design and process planning development)
• Answers all enquiries on the technical aspects of transformers from customers, production team, CSA , etc.
• Participates in hand over meeting with project/production management.

Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary Education in Mechanical Engineering.
• Five years of practical experience in transformers/reactors manufacturing, and design.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment, familiar with assembly and electrical systems.
• Experience with mechanical systems and a familiarity with powder coat systems, is considered an asset
• Experience with Solid Edge and 3D Modeling and Design Software is strongly preferred.
• Parametric design and computer programming would also be an asset.
• Working knowledge and understanding of all relevant CSA standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Health & Safety:

• Observe company safety rules and procedures; set an example for office/plant conduct, professionalism, and harmony.
• Promote an atmosphere of strict adherence to health & safety protocols.
• Assist others (within department and outside of department) to support the shared objectives of the company as a whole.

Position Location: Colborne, ON

Cam Tran welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.