Engineer 1 (Materials/Mechanical) - Jobs in New Westminster

Job Description

Powertech Labs Inc is a cleantech company with the mission of being a trusted innovation partner providing solutions, specialized testing, and technical expertise for a safe and sustainable global energy future. Powertech has a global reputation for delivering transformative solutions in both the electric power industry as well as the transport sector. A clean future will be driven by electric and hydrogen power, and we will help get there.We are always guided by our values as a global clean-technology and engineering company:

• Safety: This top everything. We do our work safely or we do not do it at all.
• Challenges: We ready ourselves for the hardest challenges – through attaining accreditations, developing industry-leading innovative productsamp; services, investing in our labs, hiring great people, and making them better.
• Diverse Teams: We are strongest together and capitalize on our varied attributes – together we are more than the sum of parts.
• Our customers: Customers fuel this company, and we constantly work with them to earn and retain their trust and loyalty. We expect that our customers hold us accountable to our commitments.
• Excellence: Striving for excellence, acting with integrity, and having the highest standards in quality are core to what we do.

Mechanical Services team consists of Engineers and Technologist and provides mechanical and material testing, consulting, and failure analysis to utilities, EPC companies, and equipment manufacturers. Our skilled Engineers and Technologists operate out of our world class mechanical laboratory, which is outfitted with equipment to perform vibration, thermal, environmental, tension, compression, fatigue test, hydrogen embrittlement testing, Conductors testing such as stress strain, condition assessment and creep test and type and design tests of cables, insulators, fittings and other power system components and hardware #39;s.In addition to this power system work, we also provide these same services to various other industries such as infrastructure, transportation, and electronics.We are seeking a motivated Junior Engineer with a degree in Material or Mechanical Engineering to join our team. Under the supervision of the Division Manager of High Voltage and Mechanical Testing Services, the ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting material and mechanical testing on various materials, including fatigue testing, slow strain rate testing, hydrogen embrittlement testing, tensile testing, and more. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work hands-on with cutting-edge testing equipment and methodologies while contributing to the success of both our clients and our company.Key Responsibilities:

• Manage projects (scope, schedule, and budgets) of low to moderate complexity or support projects of higher complexity with supervision.
• Participate in design of project methodology and prepare quotations and technical or test reports.
• Plan, schedule, and execute testing and inspections, both in-house and in the field, considering availability of technologist staff, equipment, and customer needs.
• Coordinate and assist technologists involved in field and lab testing; - Develop processes to improve the efficiency of operations.
• Work with multiple contractors and clients at any given time.
• Maintain professional relationships with other departments, outside consultants, contractors and suppliers in order to gather and relay information and resolve issues of concern.
• Prepare Engineering reports as needed for projects.
• Research standards, online material and other sources of information to quickly understand client needs and meet technical requirements.
• Design and build custom test equipment and data acquisition systems when needed under supervision of senior engineers.
• Develop laboratory processes, procedures, and maintenance improvement.

What you bring

• Materials or Mechanical or Metallurgical engineering or equivalent degree recognized by universities in Canada required.
• Minimum one-year related material/mechanical knowledge, previous coop experience is acceptable.
• Registered or eligible to be registered as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC).
• Hands-on experience with material and mechanical testing techniques is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for learning and willingness to take on new challenges.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and testing protocols is a plus.

Location: Surrey B.C.Job Status: Full-Time RegularJob Level: P1Annual Salary: $72,460 - $85,250* All applicants with lesser qualifications and relevant experience are encouraged to apply and may be considered at the appropriate level.A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Driver #39;s License (Class 5) in good standing.Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment.This role is concurrently advertised in our internal and external job boards. Powertech Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at Powertech Labs.Maintaining customer-confidence and our reputation is key: To this end, all our campus and laboratories are accredited to ISO9001 (quality), ISO14001 (environment stewardship) and ISO45001 (safety) and IEC/ISO 17025 for over 100 standards. To complement the focus on accreditation, we encourage our experts to drive global standards and provide development opportunities for all staff to grow in their role and to advance in their careers. Working at Powertech is not a job but a career. If you want to be a part of a growing clean technology company that is impactful and working towards a common goal of accelerating the world towards a net zero carbon future, come and join our team.Powered by JazzHR