Mechanical Engineer / Technologist
📍 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario
💰 Salary: $100,000–$120,000 annually, based on experience
🎯 Benefits: Health Benefits | Group RRSP
About the Opportunity
An established and growing industrial equipment manufacturer is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer / Technologist to join its engineering team.
The organization designs, manufactures, and services customized heavy-duty equipment for demanding industrial environments, including primary metals, mining, and aggregates.
With specialized expertise in industrial lubrication systems, high-pressure water hydraulics, spray cleaning, and bulk material handling, the organization provides engineered solutions that support equipment reliability and customer performance.
About the Role
This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the design, development, and integration of specialized industrial equipment, with a particular focus on lubrication and hydraulic systems.
The role combines office-based engineering and design with hands-on manufacturing support, equipment testing, commissioning, and field troubleshooting.
This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, detail-oriented professional who enjoys solving technical challenges, collaborating with a team, and developing solutions for complex industrial applications.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Varied technical projects: Be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from system design to assembly, testing, commissioning, and customer-site support.
- Career development: Join growing business divisions with opportunities for advancement, technical training, and hands-on experience with specialized technologies.
- Collaborative environment: Work with a close-knit engineering and manufacturing team that values knowledge sharing and employee contributions.
- Customer-focused work: Help deliver equipment solutions focused on reliability, performance, and long-term customer support.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the design and development of industrial lubrication and hydraulic systems.
- Collaborate with engineering and project teams to meet technical and customer requirements.
- Prepare and maintain engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, bills of materials, and user manuals.
- Provide technical support during manufacturing, assembly, testing, and shipment preparation.
- Perform equipment start-ups, commissioning, field troubleshooting, and customer training.
- Document commissioning and service activities and recommend corrective actions and system improvements.
- Coordinate schedules and budgets for assigned projects.
- Ensure work complies with applicable safety standards and industry requirements.
- Maintain technical knowledge through ongoing training and relevant certifications.
Qualifications & Experience
- Five or more years of relevant experience in industrial lubrication, fluid power, equipment applications, field service, or mechanical maintenance preferred.
- Engineering or technology diploma/degree, skilled-trade qualification, or an equivalent combination of practical experience and technical training.
- Practical knowledge of industrial lubrication and/or related fluid systems, including interpreting schematics and understanding component functions.
- Ability to diagnose equipment issues, verify system operation, and document technical findings.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and train customers.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Sound judgment when handling confidential customer and company information.
Additional Assets:
- Experience in steel, primary metals, mining, aggregates, or other heavy industrial environments.
- CLS, MLE, CFPS, or other relevant industry certifications.
- Working knowledge of electrical instrumentation.
- Spanish or Portuguese language skills.
Travel & Work Requirements
- Approximately 6–10 trips annually throughout North and South America.
- Typical trips are 2–4 days, with occasional week-long travel.
- Flexibility to work overtime and occasional weekends as required.
