Designer

Job title: Designer

Job family: Engineering

Business area: Hydropower

Contract location: Peterborough, ON, CA

Working location: Peterborough, Ontario, CA

Location type: Location Flexible

Contract type: Permanent

ANDRITZ. Where passion meets career.

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

ANDRITZ offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining teleworking and attendance in the office.

By joining Andritz, you will be part of a dynamic team, working in a unique and exciting industry. The team is responsible for the design of large hydro generator components, with a primary focus on North American generator projects. This position includes technical responsibility for the layout and detailing of mechanical components within a hydro generator. The unique requirements of each hydro project make this a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a candidate with related skills and experience.

The Designer is expected to work closely with the local engineering and drafting teams, as well as externally located engineering specialists, project management, manufacturing and installation teams. Occasional travel to customer locations, project sites or other Andritz offices is required.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

1. Creating technical 3D models and associated 2D drawings of components to meet project specifications from available source information (i.e. layouts, schematics, standards, sketches, written or oral instructions);
2. Developing detailed parts lists for the components;
3. Verifying drawings and parts bills ensuring good quality and conformity to customer technical specifications and internal design standards;
4. Directing or providing assistance, checking the work of others, and directing others on specific projects.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. 2+ years’ experience in mechanical detailed design for hydro applications preferred;
2. Prior work experience using 3D CAD software, experience with Unigraphics preferred;
3. Self-starter with ability to work in a team environment;
4. Result-oriented individual;
5. Excellent organizational skills and attention to details;
6. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (ex. Access, Excel, Word, etc.);
7. High sense of urgency and a strong customer focus.

* Legal status to work in Canada is required.

ANDRITZ HYDRO CANADA Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.