Position Summary
The Mechanical Engineer – Custom Engineering plays a key role in the design and development of mechanical and electromechanical solutions tailored to the specific needs of our Life Sciences clients.
An expert in design, they are involved throughout the entire project lifecycle, from analyzing client requirements to implementing solutions, and actively participate in technical discussions with clients as well as in strategic engineering decisions.
What You will do as a Mechanical Engineer
Design, develop, document, and implement mechanical and/or electromechanical solutions in a custom project environment;
Define and propose complete washing solutions tailored to client applications, taking into account technical, operational, and regulatory constraints;
Analyze clients’ technical needs and contribute to proposal preparation (concepts, feasibility, estimates);
Actively participate in internal design reviews and technical reviews with clients;
Apply fundamental mechanical engineering principles - statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, finite element analysis, and materials science - to develop solutions for life sciences equipment;Identify root causes of technical issues, propose sustainable solutions, and validate concepts according to engineering best practices;
Apply DFMA (Design for Manufacturing & Assembly) principles to ensure robust, manufacturable, and optimized designs;
Collaborate closely with project, manufacturing, quality, and procurement teams to ensure efficient and consistent project execution;
Clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences;
Execute assignments with a high level of autonomy, while identifying risks and meeting deadlines;
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the optimization of departmental processes.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering;Member in good standing of the OIQ (Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec);
- 10+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design;Proficiency in 3D design and modeling software: PTC Creo (asset), SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, CATIA, and 2D drafting tools (AutoCAD);
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including welding/fabrication, machining, and assembly, to design manufacturable and optimized solutions in line with DFMA principles;
- Experience with analysis and simulation software: ANSYS - finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), thermal analysis, etc. (asset);Knowledge of technical documentation, analysis, and communication tools: Microsoft Office, PLM systems (Windchill, Vault) for engineering data and change management (asset);
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills;
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating rigor, teamwork, and a customer-focused approach;
- Ability to share knowledge, propose alternatives, and take well-reasoned technical risks;
- Commitment to LEAN principles and continuous improvement;
- Ability to produce detailed, high-quality technical documentation;
- Commitment to LEAN principles and continuous improvement.
What STERIS Offers
At STERIS, we offer a stimulating work environment with real opportunities for advancement! STERIS is a well-established company operating in the medical equipment field, specifically in decontamination, sterilization, and other infection prevention technologies. This field directly impacts people’s health, which is why we make sure to surround ourselves with a rigorous team that adheres to the highest quality standards.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive compensation;
- A range of employee benefits, including:
- A comprehensive and flexible group insurance plan – offering various options and approximately 90% covered by STERIS. This plan includes prescription drug coverage, vision care, paramedical services, and dental care;
- Telemedicine services;
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
- A bank of personal days (5 days);
- A schedule of 12 holidays (including 8 statutory holidays);
- A day off on your work anniversary;
- A group RRSP with employer contributions from STERIS, up to 3% of annual salary;
- A corporate bonus program;
- Typical workweek: Monday through Thursday with some roles eligible for an early finish Friday.
- An experienced and multidisciplinary team;
- A safe environment at the forefront of continuous improvement.
This position requires knowledge of English due to the nature of the duties involved, including regular communications outside the province of Quebec, training, email communications, and frequent meetings and interactions with English-only employees. The employer has taken all reasonable steps to avoid imposing this language requirement, in accordance with the Charter of the French Language.
STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.
STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
