Senior Mechanical Engineer

Who We Are Ionic Mechatronics is a supplier of custom machines and automation systems, servicing mining and heavy industry. We specialize in electrolytic tankhouse automation machinery, automated uranium drumming systems, underground mining chutes (Variant mining) and remote operated mobile equipment tool attachments for underground mining operations. We also provide engineering support for mobile equipment OEMs and other machine-related applications. Job Summary : In this role, you will be responsible for independently designing custom industrial machinery in collaboration with our engineering team. This is a full time position Monday to Friday. Periodic customer site visits may be required. What You’ll Be Doing : Develop mechanical designs from initial concepts through to detailed manufacturing drawings, as required by project requirements. Adhere to standards and procedures throughout the design and development process, recognizing that consistent quality in design work reflects an individual commitment. Examine project requirements and drawings to determine test specifications, procedures, objectives, equipment and problems involved in designing, changing materials Perform engineering calculations with respect to materials, speed, power, pressure, etc to determine shape, dimensions, hardness etc. in the development of equipment and processes Produce working drawings, detail drawings and BOMs for equipment, sub-assemblies or product, using SolidWorks Source appropriate purchase components for mechanical assemblies and create procurement packages for outsourced manufactured parts Collaborate with electrical design team and other project team members to execute designs within defined project scopes, schedules, and budgets. Collaborate with the company’s procurement team to evaluate supplier quotes. Provide technical assistance to the shop team during machine assembly and integration processes, troubleshooting and resolving issues that arise. Participate in shop testing of machines to verify performance and functionality prior to delivery. Travel to customer sites in various regions worldwide to provide construction and/or commissioning support as needed, representing Ionic with professionalism, integrity and accountability. Periodically oversee Co-op students, Junior and Intermediate Designers on various projects. Responsible for communicating progress on tasks to department manager and Project PM Organize documentation, including quotes, drawing registers, requisitions, drawings per project requirements Assist the Applications group on proposals Review machine operations and machine sequences with programmers. How you will do it: Be a Team player – team above self Work with a strong sense of personal pride, accountability and integrity, self-checking work to ensure quality at every stage Foster effective communications with internal and external teams Detail oriented with big picture awareness Customer-focused mindset Constant learner Not afraid to get hands dirty Thrive in high-pressure environments Care about commitments, quality of work and success of projects Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with company policies Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures Demonstrate flexibility to take on tasks outside of the job description as needed to support customers and company requirements Skills Have a strong sense of commitment to completing tasks and assignments on time. Able to work independently to produce functional designs with minimal oversight Competent with the design of industrial machinery. Working knowledge of commercially available industrial materials and components. Proficient in the preparation of manufacturing drawings, including GD&T Must be very proficient in SolidWorks with knowledge of SolidWorks weldments and assemblies. Competent in AutoCAD. A working knowledge of common machine shop techniques. A strong knowl…

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