Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada

About SKF:

SKF has been making the world spin since 1907!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer dedicated to a culture of belonging, where our people flourish in an equitable environment that promotes leadership development and career growth. SKF bearings played an integral role in helping Mars Rover collect rock and regolith samples on the planet’s surface.

As an SKF team member, you will join 40,000 colleagues from more than 130 countries developing bearing technology and services that make rotation more reliable and sustainable. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF aims to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions at all our production facilities by 2030.

SKF products keep vehicles rolling, power the machines that put food on your table, and even reach into the cosmos as part of the Mars rover mission. Founded in Sweden in 1907, today SKF is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm with annual sales in 2020 of approximately $10 billion.

Job Summary:

SKF Magnetic bearings and systems are ideal for applications demanding high speeds and low vibration. With no physical contact, there is no need for lubrication and practically no friction, and the equipment's overall power efficiency is also improved. Active shaft positioning and built-in vibration management are additional benefits of magnetic bearing systems. The Senior Mechanical Engineer provides engineering support for all product lines and assists the Mechanical Engineering Manager.

Job Duties and Responsibilities are (including but not limited to):

• Provide technical support to the Mechanical Engineering team.
• Design work.
• Project management.
• Testing, Validation, and Troubleshooting.
• Creation, and maintenance, of technical documentation.
• Product and process improvement including cost reduction and optimization of manufacturing processes.
• Following SKF EHS and Quality procedures.
• Provide back-up for mechanical engineering manager if out of office – timesheet review, cashflow review, etc.

Requirements:

• Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• Registered, or be able to register, as a Professional Engineer with APEGA Experience.
• Experience with product design, manufacturing processes, and process design.
• Knowledge (technical/practical/managerial): 3D CAD modelling and technical drafting.
• Knowledge of magnetic circuits is desirable.
• Knowledge of materials.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, casting, extrusion, welding, etc.).
• Preventive and Corrective Action methodology.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting procedures.
• Experience with Python, C#, VBA is desirable.
• Travel up to 10% 

What You’ll Love About SKF:

Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a robust vacation, statutory holidays as well as sick day policies!

Work/Life Balance. A possibility for flexibility and an opportunity for occasional remote work.

Health and Wellness Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. We have a comprehensive Benefits Package.

Invest in your Future. SKF offers a Defined contribution plan opportunity to have up to 6% contribution matched (on base salary).

Much more! Growth opportunities, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, life insurance, and with so many benefits to working for SKF, we could not name them all!

Reports to: Mechanical Engineering Manager

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Job ID: 19386

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