
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | Full-Time, Permanent
Salary Range: $100,000 – $120,000 per annum
Reporting to the Manager, Production Irradiator Engineering, you will be responsible for the design, testing, and ongoing technical and manufacturing support of production irradiator components. You will work closely with the Project Management office and the Production Irradiator Controls team to deliver projects on time and on budget.
Lead or participate in all aspects of the design and manufacture of irradiator components and assemblies
Lead the design process and coordinate prototype manufacture
Perform safety analyses including engineering calculations
Create test specifications, coordinate and execute testing
Compile results and generate reports
Provide input to improve engineering processes
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical)
Minimum of five years of relevant work experience in mechanical engineering
Professional Engineer designation or eligibility for accreditation as a Professional Engineer
Competency in finite element analysis using SolidWorks or other software tools
Design and engineering analysis of mechanical systems and components
Basic mechanical stress/strength calculations
Design, prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical or electromechanical equipment used for manufacturing processes
Simple thermal analysis and calculations
Prior experience in the nuclear industry
Prior experience in the design, analysis, and manufacture of conveyor systems
Familiarity with welding and more specifically weld design, specification, and qualification
Some exposure to radiation shielding design and analysis
Occasional overtime to meet project requirements
Travel requirements (60–90 days international travel requiring a valid Canadian passport)
The annual salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.
This posting is for an existing vacancy that is currently available to be filled.
No artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates for this position. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.
emergiTEL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background, and our hiring process is based solely on skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role.

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