Job Description

Ballard's Product Engineering Department has an opening for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Mechanical Engineering team developing the next generation of Ballard's fuel cell power systems. The successful candidate will work within a structured environment to apply their strong technical skills to the selection and design of mechanical components and sub-systems, the design and verification/validation plan for new products, and support testing in the lab and in the field.

Responsibilities:

• Mechanical design of custom components and test fixtures, including some basic electrical design.
• Interface with vendors including machine shops, rapid prototyping facilities and fabricators to help provide components in short time frames.
• Work across programs and functions to support design and procurement of custom equipment and parts.
• Support failure analysis investigations on failed mechanical systems and components.
• Support mechanical design during fuel cell system commissioning in the field.
• Provide alternate ideas for materials or machining procedures, identifying what is important and what can be changed "on the fly".
• Expediting purchasing of components and hardware, minimizing delivery times.
• Participate in growing the functional competency of the Mechanical Engineering team.

Requirements:

• Degree in mechanical engineering or a related field and 6 years of directly related experience.
• Very hands-on with experience of assembly work, lab test set up, tools and fittings.
• Skilled CAD user - CREO preferred.
• Experience with dealing with OEMs, outside vendors and fabrication shops.
• Good knowledge of structural design, fabrication processes, assembly processes and selection of general mechanical components.
• Proven ability to work to tight time schedules and commitments for deliverables.
• Ability to work independently making sound decisions with focus on the goal.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple changing priorities
• Previous background with fuel cells and/or fuel cell systems is preferred.

Our Values

Listen & Deliver | Quality. Always. | Inspire Excellence | Row Together | Own It

Ballard values diversity in the workplace and is committed to Employment Equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates