Original job description
Development Engineer
Field: Product Engineering
Location: Canada
Opportunity Status: NEW
Who is Litens
We are a diverse group of talented people committed to creating solutions to problems and making the world a better place. We enhance and deliver both mechanical and electrified solutions that bring efficiency and sustainability to new heights. Founded in 1979, Litens has a proud history of being an innovative and highly respected company specializing in powertrain system engineering and component supply. Our history includes numerous achievements, many of which have been recognized through prestigious awards from our customers.
Experience a fulfilling and supportive environment where ingenuity is rewarded, collaboration is encouraged, and opportunities are readily available
Why Join Litens
At Litens, you can make an impact. We’ve purposefully created a supportive and flexible environment that gives everyone the opportunity to succeed. Litens offers a competitive and people-first approach to compensation and benefits, and we are committed to provide balanced employment and advancement opportunities for everyone.
Our diversity is our source of strength. At Litens, we are committed to equal employment opportunity, and we value and welcome diversity.
This position’s job purpose is to create, design and develop new product innovations and ideas as part of a team.
What you will do:
Engage in the development of new or significantly improved products, technologies or
processes as assigned, under the direction of a Sr. Engineer or Management
Contribute to the creation of innovative new product concepts from initial ideas,
problem statements, general definition or requirements and contribute to patents and
know-how
Perform design and analysis work as directed and contribute to design reviews
Coordinate with and provide inputs and support to SME’s and XF team members,
including 1-D and 3-D Simulation, Advanced tolerance analysis, Materials, Tribology,
Reliability, Marketing, Purchasing/Supplier Management
Prepare or contribute to designs, risk control documents, project plans, test plans,
prototypes, reports and other technical documents
Employ problem solving and root cause analysis to expediently resolve problems
Drive development projects and coordinate as needed to meet assigned objectives,
deliverables and schedule
Contribute to team sprints and gate reviews, coordinate with project lead and project
management team
Communicate status regularly to project lead and/or management and escalate
issues effectively
Prepare and deliver effective internal technical presentations
What you will bring:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or acceptable equivalent, Graduate degree
preferred
Engineering internship or Co-Op Experience preferred
Demonstrates understanding of:
-Product development process including role and capabilities of Design, Digital
Engineering/Simulation and Testing
-Defining requirements for design, design process based on functional
requirements, potential failure modes and design reviews
-Mechanical design fundamentals (material selection, manufacturing methods,
load path/flow path, fits/clearances, drawing creation and/or MBD methods)
-1-D analysis and how a product or component is simulated as part of a
system (experience with MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent is preferred)
-3-D analysis techniques including FEA, CFD (SolidWorks and ANSYS
preferred)
-Mechatronics: Controls, software, electronics, CAN/LIN networking
-Testing methods, instrumentation, data acquisition, post-processing
3 years of experience with product design and/or R&D or acceptable equivalent
Experience with graduate research in a laboratory setting, engineering internship or
co-op is preferred
Experience as part of a national or international university student competition team
focused on vehicles is preferred
Demonstrated creativity, resourcefulness, initiative and persistence in successfully
solving challenging engineering design and development problems within time constraints
Additional Information:
• Compensation: $ 110,000 to $ 120,000 annually
• Recruitment Technology:
- Artificial intelligence (AI) is used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
• Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Develop new or significantly improved products, technologies, and processes, contributing to product concepts, designs, analysis, prototypes, and technical documentation. Coordinate with engineering specialists and project teams, resolve development issues, track project progress, and communicate status and technical findings.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in engineering or an acceptable equivalent is required, with a graduate degree preferred; three years of product design, R&D, or equivalent experience is expected. Candidates should understand mechanical design, product development, simulation, mechatronics, and testing, and demonstrate creativity, initiative, and persistence in solving engineering problems.
Skills
- Product Development
- Mechanical Design
- Design Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Product Development Process
- Requirements Definition
- Material Selection
- Manufacturing Methods
- 1-D Simulation
- Finite Element Analysis
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Mechatronics
- Controls
- Testing and Instrumentation
- Technical Communication
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Product Engineering
- Powertrain Systems
- Product Development
- Mechanical Design
- Design Reviews
- Risk Control
- Project Planning
- Test Plans
- Prototyping
- Root Cause Analysis
- 1-D Simulation
- MATLAB
- Simulink
- 3-D Analysis
- Finite Element Analysis
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- SolidWorks
- ANSYS
- Mechatronics
- Controls
- Software
- Electronics
- CAN
- LIN
- Testing Methods
- Instrumentation
- Data Acquisition
- Tolerance Analysis
- Materials
- Tribology
