Machine Structure Design Engineer (Rotor Lead)

Svante

Svante

Design
Burnaby, BC, Canada
Posted on Oct 12, 2024

Location: 8800 Glenlyon Pkwy Burnaby, British Columbia

Career Level: Technical Level 3 (T3)

Who are we?

Svante is a rapidly growing clean energy technology company making commercial-scale carbon capture and removal a reality and enabling global industries to play offense in the fight against climate change that will accelerate the global transition to a lower-carbon economy.

The growing success of our company is owed to our commitment to our people, our emphasis on our values, and our innovative technology. Passion is put into what we do every day.

Purpose of the Role

As the Machine Structure Design Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the design and engineering of commercial scale Rotary Adsorption Machine (RAM) product, specifically focusing on structural elements such as the rotating structure and a variety of stationary structure elements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • You have combination education & experience either: Bachelor’s degree with 5-8 years of relevant experience or technologist with 8-10 year of relevant experience.
  • You have excellent knowledge of metallic materials, structures, manufacturing and joining techniques from traditional to leading edge technologies.
  • You have excellent grasp of first principles in mechanics of materials, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics.
  • You have P.Eng or EIT designation in BC, or eligible to apply for such designation.
  • You have knowledge of structural steel design codes such as CSA S16 or AISC 360, FEA methods and limitations.
  • You have demonstrated ability to create 3D CAD and 2D manufacturing drawings.

    What Success looks like in this role

    • You will evolve concept designs into prototype and production designs using a combination of digital CAD design, simulation and physical testing.
    • For a sample design task, you will ensure requirements, methods, acceptance criteria, and purpose are clear, timeline is agreed upon, and then diligently deliver a design or analysis suitable for the task.
    • You will assess new technologies delivered by the Core Product Technology Team for the impact of geometry or configurations changes.
    • You will conduct basic BOM management and liaise with both Svante supply chain and external vendors to ensure the correct quantity of good quality parts are delivered on time.
    • You will produce documentation for engineering calculations developed to validate a design, engineering drawings and/or assembly documentation to enable clear manufacturing instructions.

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

    Svante is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. All Svante employees share in the responsibility for assuring that, by our personal actions, the policies are effective. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

    Pay Equity Statement

    Svante believes in pay equity, fairness and transparency, and so we include a salary range within the job posting. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

    The actual salary offered to the final candidate is based on the salary range shown, and will vary depending on the candidate's relative experience, qualifications, and anticipated level of performance. We assess all candidates individually and strive to offer competitive and equitable compensation packages.

    Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that recognize employees for their performance and contributions. In addition to Base Pay, Svante provides comprehensive benefits to employees such as Restricted Share Units, Extended Health and Dental Plan, Retirement Saving Plan, free access to a Fitness Centre and more!