Delta-Q Technologies Looking for Mechanical Engineer at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Full Time

Delta-Q Technologies (www.delta-q.com) develops and supplies battery chargers to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of electric vehicles and industrial equipment. Delta-Q’s unique blend of engineering capability in high efficiency power electronics and embedded software design delivers innovative battery charging solutions to meet the evolving needs of its customers. With over 4 million vehicles and industrial machines already using its products, Delta-Q’s innovation is enabling the widespread adoption of environmentally-friendly electric drive systems. Delta-Q was founded in 1999 and is a privately held company located in Vancouver, Canada.

What We Value:

• Perseverance: We don’t give up when it’s hard
• Innovation: We improve our products and processes when it’s a competitive advantage
• Collaboration: We are one team. Respectful, open and honest
• Driving Results: We are here to win. We work hard to deliver on our commitments

Doing the Right Thing is the central philosophy at Delta-Q. Four simple words that sum up our values, and so much more about our company. It means doing the right thing for our employees, communities, and customers.

We’re passionate about creating a sustainable business and contributing to a greener future for the world. We have a Vision to ‘Charge The Future’ and we mean it.

At the end of the day, it’s what keeps us going.

About ZAPI GROUP:

Delta-Q is part of the ZAPI GROUP of companies (www.zapigroup.com), a global leader in motion control, battery charging and autonomous navigation software for electric and hybrid drive systems. As a full-solution supplier, the ZAPI GROUP can support every component OEMs need to design effective electric vehicles that meet cost goals and comply with tightening environmental standards.

Position Summary:

Responsible for the design and delivery of high quality, cost-effective Delta-Q products, the Mechanical Engineer is expected to provide innovative solutions in the development of those products to meet reliability, performance, cost, and delivery targets. Responsibilities include development of initial concepts including packaging of connectors and hardware components, sealing strategy, evaluating thermal performance, incorporating DFM requirements and keeping scalability and future proofing in mind.

Specific Duties:

• Initiates and develops mechanical design concepts for power electronics products to meet defined environmental and customer/internal requirements
• Performs feasibility studies, cost analyses and simulations as required to assess the technical and economic viability of the concepts
• Performs detailed design of mechanical enclosures, sub components and wiring harnesses evolving them into a prototype or production ready product
• Considers DFM in all areas with a view to creating a high volume, high yield product while maintaining reliability
• Uses analysis and /or simulation to evaluate design options to meet performance, reliability and regulatory criteria.
• Uses SolidWorks to prepare 3D models and component drawings while adhering to precedent and recognized methods.
• Use FlowWorks Simulation to optimize the thermal dissipation of the mechanical design considering cost and size trade-offs
• Interfaces with departments such as hardware and software in all areas where function/performance interacts, or assembly is concerned
• Creates tolerance stacks to determine the product can be assembled and will perform as intended when produced in high volume with all variations considered
• Liaises with suppliers and customers to work through design issues
• Being hands on with regard to building prototypes and critiquing the design from a robustness or DFM standpoint
• Creates test procedures for specific mechanical requirements and is involved in failure analysis of field returns
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and at least five (5) years of relevant design experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably in a high-volume manufacturing environment)
• Knowledge of engineering principles in Statics and Strength of Materials. Knowledge of Polymers / Polymer Composite Materials, Finite Element Method (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Heat Transfer and Thermal Dynamics an asset
• Must be experienced in using advanced CAD techniques with SolidWorks, SolidWorks Simulation, EPDM including component modeling and detailed drawings
• Good verbal and written communication skills with ability for drafting concise and accurate reports
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to lead the assigned tasks and deliver quality work within project timeframes and budget constraints. Solid interpersonal skills are required to function appropriately in a team environment
• Familiar with GD&T drawing practices
• Must have knowledge of die-casting, metal forming and plastics injection molding processes and their requirements
• Must have knowledge of enclosure materials used in the electronics industry and their advantages and drawbacks
• Knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes and the associated requirements / constraints put on design is a distinct advantage
• Knowledge of automotive environmental testing and the associated design requirements is an asset
• Good problem-solving skills and be able to think through concepts quickly in the initial concept stage. Experience in preparing and maintaining BOM is an asset.
• Occasional travel, including overseas travel, may be required
• Consistently exhibit and model Delta-Q’s company values (Collaboration, Perseverance, Innovation, Driving Results)

Benefits

Base Salary Range: $81,000 – $99,000 CAD per year plus bonus.

The compensation offered will be determined by experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills.

Additional Benefits:

Annual incentive (bonus) program

2% GRSP employer matching with Industrial Alliance (iA)

Comprehensive health and dental benefits with Sunlife Financial

Paid time off including vacation plus 8 days of personal time

$300 annual Health Spending Account

Employee & Family Assistance programming with Inkblot Therapy

Hybrid work flexibility

In-house gym, showers and bike locker

EV charging stations

Dog-friendly office