Mechanical Engineer or Technologist

at  Vidir Solutions

Vidir Solutions Inc., Elevating Careers and Community
“We rise by lifting others” – Robert Ingersol
What makes a Vidir Hero? Someone who serves others, acts with integrity, keeps others safe, and uses their powers to elevate others. Our team at Vidir is made up of individuals who help others do what they do best. Whether that’s creating a perfect precision weld or designing the next dynamic solution in automated material handling, our team members know that what they are doing every day is helping someone else be successful as well. With world class automation products in every industry and in over 45 countries across the globe, Vidir offers you a chance to be innovative and to set and achieve high standards. As one of Manitoba’s Top Employers a career at Vidir will help you find meaning in Mondays!
Working at Vidir is about more than just being an employee; we work hard and hold ourselves to high standards. We encourage innovation, safety, and lifting others up. At Vidir, you’re part of the family and this is our family culture.
From our operations in Arborg and Teulon to our work with communities, everything we do is with the future firmly in mind. We are always looking for innovative ways to do our business, deliver results and build a great work environment.
Our mission is to “Make the world’s products safely accessible”. We continue to innovate, implement best practices and adopt new technologies in all areas.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor in Engineering – EIT, however Mechanical Engineering –Peng is preferred. (Working towards EIT or registered P.Eng from another province.)

• 5-7 years of experience in a Mechanical role with hands on experience would be considered an asset.
• Technical and practical understanding of transmission, lifting devices, structural components, material properties.
• Troubleshoot and organizational skills, team worker, reading/understanding of drawings and 3D modelling in CREO or similar.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to think critically.
• Excellent grasp of diverse, fundamental mechanical engineering concepts and relationships.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Practical experience with risk management, product testing, capability studies, and control plans.
• Training and knowledge of Six Sigma techniques, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing are desirable.
• Highly motivated and self-directed capable of multi-tasking, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of safety international standards.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or better in Engineering or related field

“The World needs more of who you were made to be.” – Joanna Gaines

• Ensure that designs meet applicable international standards, code regulation and internal procedures and conduct final inspection and recommend acceptance or rejection of completed designs.
• Provide support to the product through its life cycle, including manufacturing and technical assistance, installation, cost savings initiatives and design improvements.
• Create and maintain technical reports, documentation, calculations, sketches and electronic drawings and files using CREO, step, dxf.
• Assist with the development and review of engineering processes, engineering standards and equipment specifications.
• Maintain up-to-date engineering knowledge and stay current with industry trends and best practices.
• Participate in department training programs.
• Effectively schedule, prioritize and manage tasks to meet commitments of internal and external customers.
• Deploy new products and participate on installations.