Mechanical Engineer – Special Purpose Machines (Design & Build)

Company: CoteX Technologies Inc. Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia (on-site) Job type: Full-time, permanent

About CoteX Technologies

CoteX Technologies Inc. is an advanced manufacturing company based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. We make a patented line of biodegradable polymer-coated controlled-release fertilizer tablets, backed by 24 global patents in controlled-release coating technology. We design and build our own proprietary production equipment in-house.

The Role

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer who designs and builds machines, not just models them. You will own the design, fabrication, commissioning, and automation of special purpose machines (SPMs) for our tablet manufacturing and coating lines, from concept sketch through CAD, prototyping, assembly, debugging, and production handover.

Responsibilities

- Design special purpose machines and custom automation equipment for coating, material handling, and packaging processes
- Produce complete 3D CAD models, 2D fabrication drawings, and BOMs (SolidWorks or equivalent)
- Select and integrate pneumatics, servo/stepper motion, sensors, conveyors, and PLC-controlled subsystems
- Fabricate, assemble, wire, commission, and troubleshoot machines on the shop floor
- Run FAT/SAT, debug mechanical and controls issues, and iterate designs to production reliability
- Work with vendors and machine shops on fabricated and machined components
- Document machines: drawings, maintenance procedures, spare parts lists, and safety compliance




- Improve existing production equipment for cycle time, uptime, and changeover

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics
- 5+ years of experience in special purpose machine design and industrial automation
- Hands-on experience building SPMs from concept to commissioning. This is essential: candidates with design/CAD experience only, who have not built machines themselves, will not be considered.
- Solid proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and GD&T;
- Working knowledge of pneumatics, motion control, sensors, and basic PLC integration
- Practical shop skills: hand tools, assembly, alignment, and machine debugging
- Ability to work independently in a fast-moving small-company environment

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience developing packaging machinery
- PLC/HMI programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or AutomationDirect)
- Experience with laser systems, vision systems, or precision dosing equipment
- Knowledge of machine safety standards (CSA Z432, risk assessment, guarding design)
- P.Eng., or eligibility for registration with Engineers Nova Scotia

What We Offer

- A ground-floor role at a patented, export-focused manufacturing company entering commercial launch
- Direct ownership of the machines you design and build, with no layers of approval
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Performance-based stock options
- The opportunity to shape a growing production facility and contribute to future patents

Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Mechanical Engineer – Special Purpose Machine (Dartmouth)
🏢 CoteX Technologies
📍 Dartmouth