As the Principal Mechanical Design Specialist, you are a senior technical authority and internal consultant who helps solve complex mechanical challenges, improves consistency across designs, and strengthens early concept, feasibility, and risk discussions with Applications.What You'll Be DoingThis role combines three core expectations: advanced technical guidance, consistent design practices, and mentorship of developing mechanical designers.Advanced Technical LeadershipSolve the hardest mechanical design problems and guide major architecture decisions on complex or high-risk systemsHelp teams make better technical decisions by applying practical judgment, system-level thinking, and long-term design experienceDesign Standardization & Technical ExcellenceImprove reuse, engineering robustness, and common design practices across the Mechanical Design functionReview critical designs for safety, manufacturability, performance, quality, and long-term reliabilityCollaboration with Applications EngineeringSupport proposal and concept development by contributing senior mechanical judgment to feasibility, architecture, and risk discussionsHelp ensure proposed solutions are practical, buildable, and ready for executionMentorship & Technical DevelopmentMentor junior designers, developing team members, and co-op students through practical, hands-on design guidanceBuild stronger engineering judgment across the team by sharing practical knowledge and reinforcing sound design practicesCustomer & Cross-Functional SupportSupport customer-facing, build, integration,



and issue-resolution work with credible senior mechanical inputHelp Sales, Applications, Operations, Manufacturing, and customer teams align around practical technical solutionsSystems Engineering & Lifecycle SupportContribute mechanical input on requirements, specifications, FMEAs, interfaces, verification, testing, and acceptance criteriaStrengthen execution readiness and lessons learned without taking ownership away from the assigned project or design execution leadsWorking RelationshipThis role partners with the Mechanical Design Manager and Team Leads to raise technical quality, support sound decision-making on complex work, and mentor others through technical influence rather than direct people management.Principal Mechanical Design Specialist: guides complex technical decisions, strengthens common practices, develops technical capability, and reduces early design riskTeam Lead, Mechanical Design: leads daily execution, coaches designers, manages workload visibility, and supports delivery qualityMechanical Design Manager: sets priorities, manages people decisions, handles final escalations,



and oversees department administrationWhere This Role Adds the Most ValueComplex or high-risk projectsNew platform or product architecture developmentCross-project technical problems requiring deeper expertiseCommon design practices and technical improvement initiativesEarly concept decisions where experienced judgment can reduce downstream riskTechnical growth of less experienced designersKey RequirementsDegree or Diploma in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Systems Design, Engineering Physics, Engineering Science, or related disciplineExtensive experience in industrial automation, custom machine design, and complex system developmentStrong expertise in concept development, technical risk identification, machine architecture, and system integrationExperience mentoring junior engineers and developing technical capability in othersStrong proficiency in SolidWorks, PDM, AutoCAD, and related engineering toolsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical ideas clearly across teamsAbility to travel to customers, other sites, or business units as neededThe base pay range for this position is $49.85/hour - $68.54/hour (CAD). The posted range reflects the expected base hourly rate for this position. Actual base pay will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and experience, as well as internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made within the range and not at the top of the range to support growth and progression. This position is eligible to participate in a short-term incentive plan. Incentive awards, if any, are based on business and individual performance and are not guaranteed.

📌 Principal Mechanical Design Specialist (Alton)
🏢 Samuel, Son
📍 Alton