Role Summary:

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is a key technical and project leadership role responsible for the end-to-end design, development, and production of complex mechanical systems, robotic applications, and specialized welding equipment. This position requires a highly resourceful builder who combines hands-on rapid prototyping with the ability to perform detailed engineering calculations for weldments and machine design. You will blend this technical expertise with cross-functional leadership, guiding multidisciplinary teams from concept to production while actively mentoring junior staff. The role involves direct customer engagement, on-site troubleshooting, and embodying Novarc's core values of Hungry, Humble, and Smart.

Key Responsibilities :

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Detailed design and development of mechanical parts and systems for robotic applications and welding equipment (drive systems, pneumatics, weldments, sheet metal)

- Use SolidWorks to create designs and manage parts/assemblies

- Prepare detailed part and assembly drawings as per ASME Y14.5-2018

- Lead multidisciplinary teams for development of current designs from concept to production

- Provide input into development of engineering processes including and not limited to PDM/PLM systems, change control, lifecycle management

- Assisting customer service, installation and welding teams with troubleshooting machine issues

- Provide complete and accurate documentation including bills of materials, engineering change orders, test validation reports, root cause analyses, FMEA, machine manuals and installation documentation

- Travel as required to customer and supplier sites to perform installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and training duties

- Work with customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers and electricians to solve problems in order to provide the customer with a complete, functional automation system





- Advise customer on solving technical problems

- Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures

- Mentor Junior staff and assist in developing team best practices

Qualifications and Experience

- Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent of combined experience)

- Registered as a P.Eng

- 7+ years of machine design experience

- 5+ years of engineering drawing experience using ASME Y14.5 standard

- High level of experience in product development and planning

- In depth experience with PLM and/or PDM software platforms

- Experience in hands-on mechanical assembly of components (fabrication, welding, pneumatics, wiring)

- 5+ years of drafting using SolidWorks or equivalent

- Proven resourcefulness and hands-on experience with rapid prototyping to quickly iterate and validate design concepts

- Proven experience performing detailed engineering calculations for weldments and machine design (e.g., FEA analysis, kinematics, load capacities) to validate concepts prior to prototyping.

- Proven record of leading/managing cross-functional teams

- Experience with mentoring junior staff

- Strong communication and documentation skills

- Strong organizational and time management skills

- Mentoring junior staff

Nice to Have

- Experience with CM/DM and BOM architecture design for manufacturing

- Welding experience (GMAW, GTAW)

- Lean manufacturing experience

- Experience with electrical systems and wiring, control systems

Commitment to Novarc Values:

Demonstrate and embed Novarc’s core values of Hungry, Humble, and Smart in daily work, decision-making, collaboration, and interactions with colleagues, customers, and partners.

- Hungry: Be Passionate, Never Give Up, Customer Focused, Continuous Learning, Do What You Say

- Humble: Servant Leader, No arrogance, Less Ego, Listen > Talk

- Smart: High EQ, Challenge the Status Quo, Thought Leaders

📌 Senior Mechanical Engineer (Burnaby)
🏢 Novarc Technologies
📍 Burnaby