Mechanical Failure Analysis Specialist - Small Components & Undercarriage

Finning • Edmonton, AB

10d • $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Failure Analysis Specialist position at OEM Remanufacturing, Finning’s flagship reman facility, is within the Technical Services department. This role focuses on rebuilding Caterpillar mining equipment, specifically performing failure analysis on Caterpillar small components and undercarriage to determine the root cause of component failure. The process involves documenting component condition on the shop floor, researching component history, analyzing individual piece parts, and relating this information to the function and operation of the components. The specialist will prepare technical reports for end customers and Caterpillar to initiate product and performance improvements. Safety and continuous improvement are integral to all tasks. The position operates on an afternoon shift, Monday through Thursday, from 4pm to 2:30am. Responsibilities also include identifying and reporting part and product problems to Caterpillar, preserving and storing failure-related parts for analysis and warranty claims, categorizing parts for financial costing, maintaining strong working relationships with various internal departments, identifying process improvements, assisting in technical documentation, carrying out product tests, and ensuring all tasks are performed safely.

Requirements

• The ability to work safely within a team environment, lead by example, and to contribute to overall company safety
• Mechanical aptitude
• Strong root cause analysis skills and extremely high level of attention to detail
• The ability to effectively communicate technical findings both written and verbally
• Above average photography skills and ability to work with DSLR cameras
• Ability to interact and clearly communicate with production personnel in order to document and preserve evidence of failure
• Fully conversant with Microsoft Office environment. (Word, Excel)

Nice To Haves

• Engineering degree in a related discipline (mechanical, materials, metallurgical, reliability)
• Registered as an EIT or P.Eng with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)
• Mechanical Engineering Technologists (RET/CET) or Heavy Duty Mechanics will be considered on a per case basis
• Technical knowledge of Caterpillar equipment

Responsibilities

• Determine root cause of component failure through the Failure Analysis process
• Prepare technical reports supporting root cause determination
• Identify and report part and product problems to Caterpillar, through the OEM technical report process, that then may initiate product improvement efforts
• Observe and document with digital photos and written text, component condition upon disassembly
• Research component history
• Analyze individual piece parts and relate this information to the function and operation of the components
• Preserve, secure and store failure related parts to support analysis and warranty claims
• Preserve, secure and store “Watch Item” parts for furtherance to Caterpillar
• Assume responsibility for the categorization of parts to determine where financial costing will reside
• Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with Production, Customer Service, and Safety personnel
• Continually work to identify improvements for daily working issues related to the failure analysis process
• When required, assist in the development of technical documentation that supports the OEM remanufacturing processes
• Carry out the OEM portion of product tests as instructed and secure test iron for analysis from completed tests
• Perform all tasks in a safe manner including submitting safety observations, and other safety input

Benefits

• Base salary ~ $75,000+ per year, based on experience, as well as bonus eligibility
• Paid overtime and shift premiums available on top of salary
• Competitive benefits package
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Employee Share Purchase plan (with employer matching components)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level