About Us:

Sinclair Technologies, a division of Norsat International Inc., is a leading designer and manufacturer of antenna and RF signal conditioning products, systems, and coverage solutions. Sinclair products are used extensively in public safety and private industry communication networks, such as emergency services (police, fire, ambulance, and military), transportation, natural resources, and utilities. We have over 70 years of industry-leading expertise in all aspects of antenna and RF signal conditioning design and manufacturing. With a strong focus on R&D, we continue to expand our product offerings and offer industry-leading technical solutions. 

We have an innovative and outstanding team of industry professionals who drive our ongoing success at Sinclair. We strive to offer a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment that helps our employees expand their careers and reach their highest potential.

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Summary:

Job Title: Junior Mechanical Engineer 

Reports to: Mechanical Engineering Manager

Work Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary Range: CA$4,8000.00 – CA$5,5000.00

Location: Aurora, Ontario

We are looking for a highly motivated and energetic Jr. Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Aurora ON. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full product development cycle of new antenna and filter products for use primarily with base station systems, vehicles and handheld devices in public safety and mobile communications systems. In addition to short term deployment-driven tasks, you will have the opportunity to develop novel concepts and innovative new designs that satisfy long term product needs of the market and company.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop new antenna and RF filter products by studying customer requirements and regulations.
• Conduct all mechanical aspects of product development cycle including the conceptual design, DFMEA, FEA analysis, optimization, parts draft, assembly, test, product release, project technical report, material, and cost report. 
•  Plan and conduct reliability testing according to industry standards.
• Perform derivative product designs, product performance improvement and error correction.
• Explore new design technologies, enhance professional job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging manufacturing technologies and practices.
• Perform product improvement and cost reduction.
• Document engineering design by recording engineering design requirements, theory, simulation and test results, material and hours tracking, filling engineering design reports.
• Specify hardware and material to comply with product specifications, manufacturing requirements and target cost.
• Create or approve product drawings, release documents, specifications, customer manual, manufacturing assembly and test instructions. 
• Provide engineering information and support other department to resolve technical problems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• Degree or certificate in mechanical engineering or equivalent area of study
• 3+ years of industry experience developing and testing products for commercial applications
• Proficiency in Solidworks with industry experience, including experience with Reference geometry, Hole wizard, Pattern, Multi-configuration and design table. 
• Proficiency in Ansys Mechanical and other FEA software is a definite asset
• Solid understanding of metal and plastic fabrication/manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of drawing views and BOM, dimensioning and tolerance labeling
• Knowledge or experience with Design for Manufacturability, Design for Assembly methodologies and best engineering practices
• Strong professional experience in mechanical design and product building for high-volume, high-quality and low-cost production
• Hands-on experience with mechanical and environmental testing processes and equipment – such as vibration tables and thermal chambers – would be a definite asset
• Able to work in a cross-functional engineering team in a fast-paced, priority-changing environment.
• Effective multitasking in a meeting deadlines-focused environment; be a self-starter and self-driven individual
• Excellent listening, technical writing and presentation and verbal communication skills

What We Offer:

• Paid vacation days.
• Paid sick days.
• Employer comprehensive health benefits package. 
• Group RRSP program
• Job related professional development fund for designations and accreditations.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee Award Program.
• Plenty of on-site parking & a 5-minute walk to GO Train station. 
• Office located in a serene location full of greenery in Aurora, ON 
• Employee events & initiatives.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, you must be a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident, or a foreign national holding a valid Work Permit or specific authorization like a study permit with off-campus work permission, a temporary resident permit, or be part of special programs. Unfortunately, we are unable to assist with work authorization.

The Company’s recruitment platform relies on artificial intelligence and machine learning to establish a Profile Relevancy score based on an initial comparison of an applicant’s education, experience, and skills against the education, experience, and skills requirements in the job description. This is one of many factors that the recruitment team will review in making interview decisions; there are no cut-off scores, and all applications remain visible to the recruitment team. Candidates may choose to opt out from this review in which case their score will be listed as “Not Available”.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.