Junior Mechatronics Engineer-CAN-AB-Calgary

at  Westport Fuel Systems

At Westport Fuel Systems, we are driving innovation to power a cleaner tomorrow. We are inventors, engineers, manufacturers and suppliers of advanced clean fuel systems and components that can change the way the world moves. Our products and technologies deliver performance, fuel efficiency and environmental benefits to address the challenges of global climate change and urban air quality. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, we serve our customers in more than 70 countries with leading global transportation brands.
Powerful trends in greenhouse gas ("GHG") emission reduction regulations have created a compelling opportunity for gaseous-fuel product solutions powered by natural gas, propane, renewable natural gas, and hydrogen. With our strategic partners, we are turning our business plan into reality. We share a common objective: to create clean transportation solutions that meet existing and future emissions regulations and targets for GHG reduction.

OVERVIEW

Westport Fuel Systems is seeking a mechatronics engineer (or similar) to develop tools and software which support the use and manufacture of automotive engine control systems in the fast-growing natural gas vehicles marketplace. Based in our Calgary, Alberta office, you will interact with a small team (10-15) of engineers, technicians and technologists. The team focuses on leading-edge engine control technology for OEM vehicle manufacturers in cost-sensitive international markets with aggressive emission standards and regulations. The Calgary team, in turn, is part of a global community of component designers and manufacturers, application specialists and technology researchers.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering, computer science or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of related industry experience
• Experience in PC programming in C-Sharp is ideal. A candidate with PC application programming experience in Java, C++, VB or similar languages, will be considered on the basis that they will learn C# on the job with support from the surrounding department.
• Knowledge of electronics design fundamentals, and the ability to read and understand schematics for preexisting designs.
• Familiarity with common lab tools such as oscilloscopes, function generators, and SMT assembly tools and procedures.
• Proficiency in mechanical design using SolidWorks or a similar MCAD package is desirable.
• Automotive knowledge, including combustion, emissions control, in-vehicle communication, and on-board diagnostic systems, will be considered an asset.
• Experience in a university design team like BAJA or formula SAE, will be considered and asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to collaborate well within a team and reporting to partners and customers.
• Fully onsite due to the nature of the work

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and maintain software, electronics and fixturing for end-of-line test equipment and other manufacturing infrastructure, under the guidance of Senior engineering colleagues.
• Assist with testing and documentation tasks to support the validation of Engine Control Units.
• Use C and assembly to develop and maintain embedded software, for ARM Cotex M0, M4, and PowerPC based microcontrollers.
• Use C# to develop and maintain various PC-based software utilities.
• Work with Altium Designer to perform schematic capture and PCB design for internal testing and manufacturing support equipment, and interpret existing designs for the purpose of firmware development and maintenance.
• Basic electrical hands-on work such as SMT soldering, wiring, circuit troubleshooting.
• Bringing new electrical designs up / commissioning.
• Use of common lab tools like oscilloscopes, multimeters, function generators, terminal crimping tools,etc.

HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote Westport’s H&S culture following all Environmental, and H&S procedures and understanding your obligations and responsibilities
• Report unsafe conditions, behaviors and all accidents
• Co-operate with JHSC (Joint Health & Safety Committee) and Safety representative.