Design Engineer

About us

Bit Service Company Ltd. is a Saskatchewan manufacturer and distributor of mining products and equipment, founded in 1965.

Locally owned and operated, employing professionals between Esterhazy and our head office in Saskatoon, we have grown to provide full design, fabrication and repair of cutting assemblies for underground mining and tunnelling equipment, including cutting optimization and wear reduction.

About the job

Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Engineer, the Design Engineer will play a key role in developing and refining designs within Bit Services Company Ltd.

Primary Responsibilities:

· FEA simulation of mechanical and thermal conditions

· Collaborate with engineers, production, other team members to resolve design challenges and refine details

· Perform calculations and material specifications as required for design accuracy and feasibility

· Review and revise drawings based on feedback or changes in project scope

· Participate in the rapid prototyping and alternative design processes

· Create digital representations of product models

· Ensure drawings meet organizational and industry standards

· Supports research and development

· Supports robotic systems programming

· Product improvement and development

· Create detailed product specifications and performance criteria

· Analyze and report on collected data from R&D work and field trials

· Identify technical capabilities of suppliers

· Identify technical requirements of clients

· Coordinate with outsourced engineering studies

· Implement methodologies where appropriate to improve efficiency

Qualifications:

· Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field with 3-5 years experience.

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Self-starter with a hands-on approach and the ability to work collaboratively with technicians, engineers, and management.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently

· Experience with 2D and 3D modeling.

· Process control and/or project management capabilities (considered an asset)

What we offer

· Paid time off

· Employee assistance program

· On-site parking

· Profit sharing

· Employee events

· Excellent employer paid benefit plan

We thank all applicants for your interest but would like to advise that only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Work Location: In person (Saskatoon)

Application deadline: 2025-08-08

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-08