Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary

As a Mechanical Engineer you will join a fast-paced Healthcare Reprocessing team. You will interact with other engineering disciplines and cross functional team members during the development lifecycle phases from concept development through final release. In this role you will report to the Senior Engineering Manager, collaborate with cross-functional team, utilize problem solving techniques and engineering principles such as statics, dynamics, material science and thermodynamics to address design challenges. You will be involved in 3D Modeling, Design Controls documentation, Design Verification Testing and hands-on prototyping while developing new and innovative solutions for our customers.

What You'll do as a Mechanical Engineer

• Perform routine engineering analyses and resolve issues using problem solving techniques and/ or tests to support current products and develop new and innovative products
• Design, develop, test, and execute mechanical and/ or electromechanical solutions for components, assemblies to meet project or department goals from exploratory phase to production release
• Manage design and execution of assigned engineering tasks to meet project timeline, participate and/or lead technical design discussions, support and mentor junior engineers and engineering technicians
• Use Mechanical Engineering principles of statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluids, and material science to develop design solutions for various STERIS IPT products
• Determine technical feasibility of new product or sub-assembly concepts using rapid prototyping methods like 3D printing and/or using machine shop tools like drills, mills etc.
• Uses 2D and 3D CAD software to prepare design sketches and assists with developing design layouts and drawings for variety of components, sub-assemblies, processes, or equipment in support of projects
• Review and evaluate compliance to various STERIS and medical device code/ standards guideline and requirements
• Collaborate with Marketing, Reliability, Manufacturing, Service, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs etc.
• Interact with vendors, suppliers, and consultants on a limited basis to assure compliance with product requirements and specifications

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required:

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree required
• A minimum of 5 years of related engineering experience
• Expertise in 3D CAD software (Creo preferred) and product life management tools (Windchill preferred)
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis, Computation Fluid Dynamics etc. (ANSYS preferred)
• Experience with design controls (process) in regulated industry (Medical preferred)
• Demonstrated experience in variety of materials, technologies and manufacturing methods, such as:
  1. Metals, polymers and composites
  2. Pneumatics, Hydraulics, electromechanical sensors
  3. Sheet Metal fabrication, machining, welding, forming, molding etc.
• Experience solving complex engineering problems, design and execution of components and/or sub-assemblies
• Fluent in English and French

What STERIS Offers

At STERIS, we offer a stimulating work environment with real opportunities for advancement! STERIS is a well-established company operating in the medical equipment field, specifically in decontamination, sterilization, and other infection prevention technologies. This field directly impacts people’s health, which is why we make sure to surround ourselves with a rigorous team that adheres to the highest quality standards.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive compensation;
• A range of employee benefits, including:
  • A comprehensive and flexible group insurance plan – offering various options and approximately 90% covered by STERIS. This plan includes prescription drug coverage, vision care, paramedical services, and dental care;
  • Telemedicine services;
  • An Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
  • A bank of personal days (5 days);
  • A schedule of 12 holidays (including 8 statutory holidays);
  • A day off on your work anniversary;
  • A group RRSP with employer contributions from STERIS, up to 3% of annual salary;
  • A corporate bonus program;
  • Typical workweek: Monday through Thursday with some roles eligible for an early finish Friday.
• An experienced and multidisciplinary team;
• A safe environment at the forefront of continuous improvement.

This position requires knowledge of English due to the nature of the duties involved, including regular communications outside the province of Quebec, training, email communications, and frequent meetings and interactions with English- only employees. The employer has taken all reasonable steps to avoid imposing this language requirement, in accordance with the Charter of the French Language.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.

STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.