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Location

Peterborough, ON | Canada

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Job description

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. You will be based at our Peterborough, Ontario office. #Hybrid #HybridPosition

By joining Andritz, you will be part of a dynamic team, working in a unique and exciting industry.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

The open position is for a Mechanical Engineer within the hydro generator engineering group. The team is responsible for the custom design of large hydro generator components with a primary focus on North American generator projects.  This team is located at the Andritz Hydro Peterborough Generator Center, which includes a modern coil and bar manufacturing facility. This position includes technical responsibility for the mechanical design during all stages of a project life cycle (proposal, contract design, manufacturing and installation). The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of different topics including stress, heat transfer, ventilation, vibration and bearing analysis. The unique requirements of each hydro project make this a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a candidate with related skills and experience.

The Mechanical Engineer 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.

Individual duties will vary based on project requirements, but generally include the following: 

• Optimization of hydro generator mechanical design, for proposals, contracts and studies;
• Analysis of mechanical components, using in-house tools or developing calculations as necessary;
• Documentation for proposals, technical reports and customer O&M manuals;
• Review and approval of mechanical drawings to ensure contractual and internal requirements are met;
• Creation of engineering instructions that define technical requirements for manufacturing , installation and testing;
• Disposition of non-conformances during manufacturing and installation;
• Review and analysis of site data and testing;
• Creation and calibration of design tools;
• Work on R&D projects for development of new generator technologies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

The ideal candidate is an individual that understands the generator product and has the following skills:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering;
• Existing or potential for Professional Engineer registration;
• Familiar with MathCAD & Excel;
• Computer skills in common PC applications;
• Excellent problem solving skills, sound judgment, initiative & creativity;
• Ability to work with people in a team environment;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to travel & work with various cultures.

*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.

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