Overview
Mechanical Designer Jobs in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada at AVL Manufacturing Inc.
Title: Mechanical Designer
Company: AVL Manufacturing Inc.
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
About the Company
Since 1998, AVL has been a trusted partner in the industrial sector, delivering complete solutions for power generation, energy storage, and complex fabrications. We offer fully integrated services, spanning design, engineering, integration, and assembly, to meet the evolving demands of both renewable and non-renewable energy markets. Building on this foundation, our strategic partnership with Toromont enables us to be the first in the market to deliver a true full turnkey data center solution. This offering includes comprehensive engineering, generator supply, custom packaging solutions, chillers, and on-site commissioning–all under one roof. By leveraging Toromont’s strengths alongside our own, we streamline project execution and deliver greater value to our customers through a seamless, end-to-end approach that ensures performance, reliability, and efficiency.
About the Role
Create and design for manufacturability sheet metal, welding, and complex assemblies using SolidWorks.
Responsibilities
- Work with other engineering disciplines (i.e. process, applications, and electrical) to create designs that integrate power, electromechanical, and mechanical systems and that factor in environmental conditions for end users.
- Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs and applications.
- Provide testing, load ratings, and detailed structural analysis using finite element (FEA).
- Provide external technical support to new and existing customers through field visits, customer meetings, and design reviews.
- Provide internal technical support to the shop floor including interpretation of internal and customer drawings and specifications.
- Manage multiple projects with short-term and competing deadlines at any given time.
- Estimating, including material selection and Bill of Material (BOM) creation.
Qualifications
- College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or University degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 5-8+ years of Mechanical Engineering and design experience in a fabrication and assembly work environment.
Required Skills
- Must be able to demonstrate attention to detail and provide accuracy in structural analysis, fluid flow calculations, and engineering report preparation.
- Demonstrated experience with SolidWorks CAD software is mandatory. Advance knowledge of sheet metal modeling, welded assemblies, welding symbols, pipe and conduit routing. Knowledge of SolidWorks FEA module is a plus.
- Experience working with Electromechanical systems requiring deep knowledge of how components interact, wiring schematics, and control strategies.
- Knowledge of hydraulics and cooling systems, standard fittings, component fastening, and hardware.
Pay range and compensation package
80,000-95,000
Equal Opportunity Statement
At AVL Manufacturing, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive hiring process and supporting candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations during recruitment or selection, please notify our Human Resources team so we can assist you appropriately.
