Mechanical Systems Engineer/Specialist

at  Ballard Power Systems Inc

Ballard’s Product Engineering Department has an opening for an intermediate Mechanical Systems Engineer/ Applied Scientist to join the Mechanical Engineering team developing the next generation of Ballard’s fuel cell power systems. The successful candidate will work within a structured environment to apply their strong technical skills to the selection and design of mechanical components and sub-systems, the design and verification/validation plan for new products, and support testing in the lab and in the field.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in mechanical engineering or a related field and at least 3-6 years of directly related experience.
• Experience in both industrial and product development settings especially in the development of complex finished products manufactured in high volume.
• Good knowledge of structural design, thermodynamics, heat transfer, shock and vibration, GD&T, fabrication processes, assembly processes, and selection of general mechanical components.
• Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions to meet cost and functional requirements.
• Proven ability to work to tight time schedules and commitments for deliverables; determine scope of work and plan effectively to meet those commitments.
• Ability to work independently making sound decisions with focus on the goal.
• Experience with standard engineering practices such as DFMEA, Product Certification, Codes and Standards, and Safety & Reliability Analysis.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

• Participate in the design of mechanical system components, including sourcing and verification, structural design and mechanical layout of components.
• Ensure conformance with Ballard’s product development and engineering maturity processes.
• Generate engineering documentation for mechanical systems and components, including component design requirements and specifications, design review and release materials, detailed test plans and conformity assessments.
• Prepare and report out to internal and external stakeholders on progress identifying conformance to requirements, gaps and risks.
• Participate and contribute to informal and formal design reviews.
• Develop cost effective designs that meet functionality, durability and robustness requirements.
• Initiate and lead characterization and performance validation testing of system components.
• Lead failure analysis investigations on failed mechanical systems and components.
• Identify and interact with 3rd party suppliers of mechanical systems and components.
• Support mechanical design during fuel cell system commissioning in the field.
• Participate in growing the functional competency of the Mechanical Engineering team.