Mechanical Designer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in mechanical design, including computer-aided design (CAD).
• Associate's degree or vocational training in mechanical design, machining, drafting, or a closely related field.
• 5 years of experience with computer-aided manufacturing (CAM).
• Hands-on experience with fabrication skills such as machining - both manual and CNC - and welding is highly desirable.
• Trustworthy, dependable, committed, and able to maintain confidentiality as needed.
• Highly motivated, of friendly demeanor, with a strong desire to be creative and have fun.
• Respectful of the diversity of the company, both in terms of people and opinions, and the local community of which it is a part.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Mastercam (or other CAM experience counts).
• Gain experience in SolidWorks and Mastercam.
• Gain hands-on experience working with machine tools.
• Gain hands-on experience with welding and other forms of fabrication.
• Gain experience participating in design reviews and presenting to your colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through their full lifecycle, from conceptual design to installation, validation, and documentation.
• Collaborate with our mechanical engineers and technical staff to develop complete system designs, providing expertise on manufacturability.
• Create and/or modify 2D and 3D CAD models and drawings and prepare shop-ready drawings for fabrication.
• Stay up-to-date on industry standards and best practices in order to be an active and valued participant in design reviews and for improving existing systems.
• Modify and update existing, older systems, potentially without technical drawings or documentation.
• Maintain accurate documentation and file recordkeeping for all projects and systems.
• Effectively communicate and interact with technical staff, outside contractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Understand, diagnose, and help solve existing or potential design problems.
• Take the initiative to present ways to make things safer, better, easier, "cooler".
• Provide off-hours support, including occasional weekends and holidays, both remotely and on-site at CFHT Headquarters and the CFHT Observatory on Maunakea.
• Support the objectives of the company, including, chiefly, providing outstanding astronomical scientific data to our worldwide community of scientists.

Benefits

• Medical/dental insurance
• 21 days paid vacation
• Family medical/parental leave
• Defined-contribution retirement plan
• Tuition support for dependent minors