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Working Title
Mechanical Engineer, Seismic Sensors
Reports To
Team Lead, Mechanical Engineering
Based In
Ottawa, ON
Term
Full-time
About Us
Despite everything we know, the earth still has its mysteries. Beneath the surface, it is ever-changing and there is still much to understand. At Nanometrics, we develop industry leading instrumentation and services used to measure and record the very precise movements of the earth. Our innovative products and services are deployed in the most remote locations on the earth – from the bottom of the ocean to the peak of the Matterhorn – to study man-made and natural seismicity. As a member of the Nanometrics team, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with all areas of the business to expand the boundaries of seismic research and explore the unknown/discover the inner workings of our planet.
About You
The Research and Development department of Nanometrics is looking for a mechanical engineer that has a focus on research and a passion for seeing their research come to fruition through the development of world class sensors. You have the ability to develop and document diagnostics, tests and procedures. You are a creative thinker with enthusiasm for openly sharing and discussing ideas. You have excellent problem solving skills with the ability to work independently as well as with a team.
The Team
This team works closely with other teams in R&D to ensure our solutions integrate seamlessly with Nanometrics’ hardware and software products to fulfill the requirements of real world use cases.
The role of the intermediate level mechanical engineer in the Nanometrics’ sensor group involves designing mechanics for seismometers and other seismic-related instruments, with responsibility for all stages of the design life cycle; from research and prototyping to manufacturing release and support.
The Role
- Design mechanical solutions for the industry’s best performing seismic monitoring systems as part of a multidisciplinary team, developing an understanding of the complete electro-mechanical system required to produce accurate seismic data
- Design mechanical assemblies and parts to meet requirements for performance and manufacturability. Prepare complete documentation and release to manufacturing. Provide engineering expertise to support our products in manufacturing and with customers
- Simulate performance of new designs using FEA and other mathematical software
- Build, test, and debug prototypes to verify new designs. Compare measured to simulated performance and improve design models as needed. Perform controlled experiments to understand new phenomena as part of the debug process. Keep complete records and share with the team to advance our understanding of seismometer science
- Analyze data to verify or debug seismometer performance in R&D, manufacturing, and with customers as needed. Conduct root cause analysis of performance issues to debug mechanics and other aspects of the design
- Work with management to ensure systematic translation of product requirements into mechanical systems solutions that meet business and technical constraints
- Keep in step with mechanical industry trends and new technologies that may be relevant to Nanometrics’ present and future product development
What You Bring
- Masters degree or equivalent research experience in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or a related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of experience in product development, preferably involving
- precision moving parts
- performance simulation and testing
- design for manufacture
- new product introduction
- Proficiency in SolidWorks design and FEA, or other equivalent software
- Strong skills in math, physics, simulation, and data analysis, particularly in frequency domain
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational, problem solving, and communication skills (both written and oral)
Assets
- Firmware design experience
- Electronic design experience
- Geophysics experience
Why You’ll Love Us
- You will be joining an amazing team of energetic and dedicated professionals in a dynamic, collaborative and progressive atmosphere
- Competitive total compensation package including Benefits, RRSP, and Bonus opportunities
- The chance to make positive and impactful contributions in your work
- Nanometrics supports and encourages learning opportunities and provides access to LinkedIn Learning and several other Professional Development opportunities
Nanometrics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
