The Weir Group

Intermediate Mechanical Designer

Weir Motion Metrics

Burnaby BC - Onsite

Purpose of Role: The mechanical designer will work on creating the hardware used for our AI-driven products for the mining industry. They will join a high-performing cross-functional team comprising software, hardware, and AI developers to ensure we have a rugged solution for our customers. By working in collaborative, dynamic, and growing environments, the mechanical designer will have numerous opportunities to grow and create new technologies deployed worldwide.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hardware Design : Responsible for designing and maintaining both new and existing hardware systems at the system level. This includes integrating various sensors and electronics in a safe, rugged manner, as well as developing enclosures, mounting solutions, and vibration isolation systems. Emphasis is placed on ensuring ease of maintenance and long-term product support.
• Testing : Accountable for validating hardware designs to ensure they meet project requirements. This involves designing experiments to evaluate technical performance, documenting results with clear pass/fail outcomes, and collaborating with external labs for vibration, environmental, EMI, and safety testing.
• Documentation Create and maintain comprehensive manufacturing documentation for both in-house and outsourced production. Track all design changes meticulously and develop clear installation and maintenance guides for internal teams and end users.
• Project Management & Autonomy Lead and execute individual hardware projects with a high degree of autonomy. Responsible for managing timelines, deliverables, and proactively identifying and mitigating project risks and challenges
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Education & Experience: Minimum 2 years of professional experience, with a degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field—or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical Skills: Strong grasp of mechanical principles, materials, and manufacturing processes; proficient in CAD and simulation tools (SolidWorks preferred); experienced in Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Cross-Disciplinary Knowledge: Hands-on experience with electrical circuits and embedded systems; familiarity with PCB design and layout.
• Professional Attributes: Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively; motivated by growth and results; interested in mentoring junior developers.
• Additional Requirements: Willingness to travel internationally up to 10% of the time to various mine sites.

Weir Motion Metrics (WMM) is a Canadian mining technology division that enables a new generation of safe, smart, and sustainable mining based in Vancouver, B.C. Serving the mining market since 1999, then joining Weir in 2021, Motion Metrics is proud to be Weir’s first-ever center of excellence for artificial intelligence and machine vision technology.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Compensation: $80,000 to 95,000 CAD

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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