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Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer-150526

EmergiTEL

Job Location:

Ottawa - Canada

Yearly Salary: $ 120000 - 140000

Posted: 19 July 2026 (29 days ago)

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

emergiTEL is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineerfor our client in the healthcare and nuclear technologyindustry. This is a Permanent role.
Compensation: $120000 $140000/year
Location: Ottawa ON
Job Description (English)

Design test commission and support advanced automated industrial equipment (production irradiators).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Project Managers Design & Drafting Controls) to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Apply in-depth engineering principles standards and best practices.
Lead or contribute to the design and manufacture of irradiator components and assemblies including:
- Coordinating manufacturing activities
- Performing safety analyses and engineering calculations
- Developing specifications
- Executing testing and compiling results
- Generating technical reports and driving continuous improvement
Lead mechanical engineering projects with accountability for budget timelines and functional outcomes.
Participate in design reviews to ensure compliance with engineering quality safety and regulatory requirements.
Perform root cause analysis using rigorous problem-solving techniques to resolve field issues.
Stay current on requirements for dry and wet storage panoramic irradiators.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.
810 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
Professional Engineer (.) designation or eligibility for accreditation.

Skills and Competencies

Strong expertise in mechanical system design and engineering analysis.
Proficiency in stress/strength analysis tolerance stack-up and engineering calculations.
Experience with design testing and troubleshooting of mechanical/electro-mechanical systems.
Excellent verbal communication; ability to explain complex technical and regulatory topics to non-technical audiences.
Sound technical judgment in complex non-routine decision-making.
Ability to provide technical leadership guidance and review for engineers and technicians.
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.

Assets

Experience in nuclear or other highly regulated/high-reliability environments.
Background in automated or industrial equipment design (e.g. material handling robotics packaging irradiation systems).

Additional Requirements

Occasional overtime to meet project deadlines.
International travel (approximately 1060 days per year; valid Canadian passport required).
Completion of all required Nuclear Energy Worker training and certifications.
Vacancy Status / Statut du poste
This is an active position currently open for hiring. / Ce poste est activement ouvert au recrutement.
Use of Artificial Intelligence / Utilisation de lintelligence artificielle
No artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the screening or selection process. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team. / Aucune intelligence artificielle (IA) nest utilisée dans le processus de présélection ou de sélection. Toutes les candidatures sont examinées par notre équipe de recrutement.
Equal Opportunity / Égalité des chances
emergiTEL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background. Hiring decisions are based solely on skills experience and qualifications relevant to the role. / emergiTEL sengage à créer un milieu de travail diversifié et inclusif. Nous accueillons les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées quel que soit leur parcours. Les décisions dembauche sont basées uniquement sur les compétences lexpérience et les qualifications pertinentes pour le poste.