Mechanical Engineer (P.Eng)

On-site | Full time | Mid-level (3+ years) About Us

In Trench Canada, we deliver state-of-the-art, safe, and reliable instrument transformers, coils, and bushings for seamless energy transmission. With a legacy of customized engineering and innovation, we enable society to harness the power of electricity with reliability and performance. But we are more than just a company.

Reporting directly to the R&D Manager, the Mechanical Engineer is responsible for working cross-functionally with other Functional Groups within the Business Unit to lead specific structural and mechanical projects for Air-Core Coil products. The Mechanical Engineer participates in dynamic projects that may arise during the development and commercialization of new products or technology. Additionally, the Mechanical Engineer must support Sales and Operations by promptly developing and implementing practical and economical engineering solutions.

- Participate in the qualification of new materials and standard parts.

- Support the inside sales department with evaluating mechanical design aspects of Air-Core Coil products to determine the feasibility of customer requirements.

- Support the engineering department by reviewing customer specifications and developing economical mechanical solutions to meet technical requirements.

- Support Test Lab with the development and execution of mechanical test procedures.

- Support QA with root cause analyses of non-conformances.

- Occasionally travel to customer sites to coordinate and supervise the installation of equipment.

R&D

- Lead mechanical R&D projects to support cost reduction initiatives.

- Develop and coordinate the fabrication of prototypes.

- Coordinate and conduct R&D tests programs to support the validation of prototypes.

- Work collaboratively with external research partners.

- Work collectively with legal counsel to prepare intellectual property documentation.

- Participate in the development of in-house software.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.

- Minimum 5 years of demonstrated Mechanical engineering experience in related fields.

- Professional Engineering License a plus.

- Proven ability to develop mathematical computer models and perform engineering calculations related to structural dynamics and vibrations.

- Ability to conduct R&D tests, evaluate test data and validate prototype performance.

- Self-starter with the ability to work independently, plan tasks and organize work assignments.

- Proficient in MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Mathcad and AutoCAD.

- Experience with FEM using NISA and/or ANSYS a plus.

- Ability to interpret civil and material codes a plus.

- Excellent communication skills and organizational skills

- Ability to navigate through SAP a plus.

We offer:

In accordance with the Pay Transparency Act, we are committed to providing clear and accessible information about compensation for this role. The expected compensation range for this position is $75,000 - $100,000 / Annually. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on several job-related factors, including relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, professional certifications or license, specialized skills aligned with the role, and internal equity considerations. This role offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid vacation, group health benefits, pension plan, bonus, and additional employee programs.

- The opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of optical current measurement technology and sustainable energy transmission in an innovative company.

- You will work in a motivated team on forward-looking projects and gain insights into the latest technologies.

- Support from experienced professionals in handling the latest measurement technology.

Our Commitment

Trench invites applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to fostering workplace diversity. We provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in an alternate format, need communication support, or need accommodation in applying for a posting and/or are selected for an interview, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Trench utilizes artificial intelligence in its job scanning and recruitment process to effectively find the candidate most suitable for each position.

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