R&D Engineer / Technologist

The R&D Engineer / Technologist supports product design, research, and development, working with a multidisciplinary team to develop new equipment, improve existing products, and assist manufacturing.

Requirements

• Design, modify and troubleshoot specialized equipment and products using 3D CAD software
• Design manufacturing aids for machining, welding and assembly used in the production of various products
• Directing the construction of new products and equipment
• Research local codes, guidelines, and design criteria for the development of products and equipment
• Produce technical documentation for products including parts drawings, assembly drawings, exploded views, sale drawings etc.
• Evaluating the assembly, performance and design of new products or equipment.
• Reporting on project charters, testing documentation and design analysis of a product development lifecycle
• Evaluating products and equipment using analytical models and software analysis (ie. FEA, Mathcad)
• Advising on the development of work instructions to aid in the manufacturing process
• Directing technical inspections to identify critical components and advising on quality control methods
• Undertake hands-on work in all stages of product development (first article inspection, assembly, physical testing etc)