Gradient Thermal provides integrated home comfort products that are extremely energy efficient and astoundingly simple to install. At Gradient, our job is to deliver heating solutions with the highest customer service and a constant drive for innovative efficiency. Guided by our values of ingenuity, integrity, humility, grit and safety, our people play a critical role. We are looking for new team members who share our values and are keen to help lead a growing business.

The Opportunity A key part of the team, Gradient has an immediate opening for a Product Development Engineer – Mechanical, in our research and development department. This critical, hands-on role effectively drives the delivery of continuous product improvement of Gradient’s high-efficiency heating products to the high-quality standard we commit to our customers. As a member of the growing business, contribution to the efficiency and innovation culture is essential.

The right candidate for this position will be a highly motivated, and a self-starter ready to roll-up their sleeves and take on a variety of activities to advance and grow with the business, with an entrepreneurial mindset.

GENERAL DUTIES:

- Develop new products and participate in all phases of product development including research, design, testing, certification, production, and marketing.
- Create technical documentation including project plans, test procedures, design documents and drawings, bills of material, routings, work instructions, etc.
- Define build, testing, quality control processes.
- Product life-cycle management.
- Source prototype components, materials, evaluate and select keys suppliers for both new and ongoing manufacturing.
- Identify, resolve, and document product issues based on customer feedback, prior product updates,



and in-house testing.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve assembly, programming, testing and related issues.
- Test, debug and verify products through the assembly process, from sub-assemblies to finished goods. • Prototype and test all designs using a systematic testing plan.
- Lead innovation, new product and service development and continuous improvement.
- Lead root-cause analysis.
- Work to good industry standards.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment and contribute to a lean culture through participation in ideas and initiatives.
- Take on various other activities as assigned to advance and grow with the business, with an entrepreneurial and owner’s mindset.
- Promote, maintain, and model a safety culture, including maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Dedication to customer service through timely completion of responsibilities and unwavering commitment to quality.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Professional Engineer designation in mechanical, industrial or mechatronics engineering.
- 5+ years’ experience in developing products.
- Experience setting up and building test systems for product validation testing.
- Experience setting up DAQ and automated data capture systems.
- Excellent 3D design experience in Solidworks platform.
- Excellent software and PC knowledge.
- Displays strong acumen in design, quality, process improvement,



and business, or a willingness to learn. Detail-oriented with strong organization and prioritization skills.
- Good written and verbal communication abilities.
- A robust team player who can collaborate to create value and has the willingness and acumen to grow with the company.
- Customer driven and laser-focused on delivering value.
- Entrepreneurial, willing to bring an owner’s-mindset to activities.
- Leads by example.

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience designing burners and combustion systems.
- Experience with Labview and Mathcad.
- Training in lean manufacturing, experience implementing lean design principles.
- Experience with controls systems would be an asset.
- Hands on test, calibration and troubleshooting experience are considered assets.
- Experience with HVAC, gas equipment and plumbing are all considered assets.
- IT support with Microsoft Suite experience an asset.

About our business Gradient Thermal is a leading heating innovation and manufacturing company, privately-owned started in Calgary with nationwide sales and international growth opportunities. We have four complimentary product lines – combi-furnaces, boilers, water heaters and fan-coils. We are committed to doing the job right and making better communities by making great heating products.

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Apply to this posting by sending a resume and cover letter, referencing the job title in your subject. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. We appreciate your patience. Gradient Thermal is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions. All positions require background screening

📌 Product Development Engineer - Mechanical (Calgary)
🏢 Gradient Thermal
📍 Calgary