Labratory Test Engineer
POSITION SUMMARY
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Technician or Engineer whose primary responsibility will be to perform mechanical testing on our products. Your mission will be to conduct these tests in order to establish or confirm the level of performance of existing or developing insulating metal panels.
In addition, you will contribute to the design and assembly of custom-made mechanical test benches . These benches integrate various systems such as pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders, force and displacement sensors (analog and digital), as well as assemblies adapted to our projects. This role will allow you to combine experimental practice and technical creativity, by participating in the development of unique tools in Canada for the study of our products.
This role requires both analytical and practical skills: 2D/3D design, mechanical assembly, instrumentation, as well as a synthetic and results-oriented approach.
Key employees : members of the R&D team, members of the technical service team, members of the Marketing team and the Production department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform mechanical tests, including preparation, set-up and launch of tests.
- Analyze data and document results in a summary manner (clear and concise reports).
- Ensure the maintenance and continuous improvement of existing test benches.
- Design and set up mechanical test benches adapted to internal needs, defining and documenting functional specifications.
- Estimate costs and deadlines, establish baseline schedules and ensure follow-up.
- Supervise the outsourced manufacturing of test benches (supplier monitoring, quality control, reception).
- Collaborate on product design reviews and bring a pragmatic vision of the tests required for validation.
- Participate in the preparation and assembly of prototypes for the validation of new products
- Maintain the clean and safe testing environment
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PROFILE
Education : Degree in mechanical engineering, construction or related field. Member in good standing of the OIQ (an asset)
Experience : minimum 3 years in a mechanical test laboratory or in the design/assembly of test benches.
Technical skills :
- Knowledge of materials and notions of structural mechanics.
- 3D (Autodesk Inventor) and 2D (AutoCAD) design.
- Good command of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Asset: finite element analysis (FEA).
- Asset: Use of test and data acquisition software (LabVIEW or equivalent).
- Knowledge and implementation of pneumatic circuits (diagrams, fittings, safety).
- Ability to research and apply appropriate standards for performance testing (ASTM or equivalent).
Practical skills :
- Manual skills and ease with tools (e.g. saw, drill).
- Forklift operator certification (an asset).
- Ability to handle heavy loads with a spreader system.
Languages : French/English bilingualism essential
Personal qualities:
- Resourcefulness, autonomy and initiative.
- Ability to synthesize (ability to produce concise and readable reports).
- Ability to manage multiple files in parallel efficiently and on top of priorities.
- Rigour, organization and sense of priorities.
- Creativity to develop non-standard solutions.
- Results-oriented (able to adapt one’s level of effort to expectations).
- Collaborative spirit, sharing of advice and constructive proposals during design reviews.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND BENEFITS
- Full-time position, based on the South Shore (Longueuil / Boucherville)
- Hybrid work: Although the position is mainly face-to-face, Norbec offers telecommuting flexibility adapted to the needs of the projects.
- Few trips expected.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- A team on a human scale, with the possibility of supporting your work with an intern or an assistant.
Starting salary : 91,000$ annually
