Junior Mechanical Designer
About ARxIUM
ARxIUM is a leader in the development of advanced pharmacy automation technology and solutions. For more than 20 years, we have delivered innovative hardware and software solutions that help pharmacies and healthcare organizations improve efficiency, accuracy, and patient care.
Our team includes experts in engineering, automation, software, and pharmacy technology who work together to design and develop innovative solutions for customers across North America, Europe, and Asia. With offices in Winnipeg and the Chicago area, as well as remote employees across North America and Europe, ARxIUM offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
Work Location & Hybrid Schedule
This is a hybrid position based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The successful candidate will be expected to work from the Winnipeg office one or more days per week, with the remaining days worked remotely.
A reliable high-speed internet connection is required to support remote work.
Summary of Position
As a member of the Engineering Design team, the Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of mechanical systems and components used within pharmacy automation equipment.
The role will support the full product development lifecycle, from concept development and component selection through prototyping, testing, validation, and final product release. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, including software, testing, manufacturing, and other engineering disciplines, to develop reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective automation solutions.
Essential Functions
- Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems for pharmacy automation equipment.
- Support product development activities, including component selection, system integration, prototyping, testing, and validation.
- Utilize SolidWorks and/or Solid Edge to develop concepts, detailed designs, prototypes, assemblies, and final product documentation.
- Apply design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly principles to optimize products for cost, quality, manufacturability, reliability, and ease of assembly.
- Develop and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other technical documentation.
- Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to mechanical drawings and designs.
- Collaborate with testing, software, manufacturing, and other engineering teams to coordinate validation and product testing activities.
- Physically install, modify, and reconfigure components and prototype assemblies within equipment to support development and testing.
- Investigate design issues and identify appropriate technical solutions or design improvements.
- Prepare technical reports, design documentation, test documentation, and other engineering materials as required.
- Follow established product development, engineering change, documentation, and quality processes.
- Participate in or lead assigned projects related to new product development, customer requirements, and existing product improvements.
- Support proposal development and technical evaluation activities as required.
- Assist with project scheduling, resource planning, and budget development or monitoring, as appropriate.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Competencies
Required:
- Strong mechanical design and problem-solving skills.
- Experience using SolidWorks and/or Solid Edge for mechanical design and product development.
- Working knowledge of mechanical design principles, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
- Understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
- Ability to evaluate designs for cost, manufacturability, reliability, and performance.
- Comfortable working hands-on with prototypes, equipment, mechanical assemblies, and basic hand tools.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical documentation skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering and product development teams.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong computer skills and attention to detail.
Preferred:
Experience in one or more of the following areas is considered an asset:
- Industrial automation
- Robotics or robotic systems
- Electromechanical systems
- Medical devices or healthcare technology
- Sheet metal design
- Systems engineering
- Process design and control
- Manufacturing or production equipment
- Regulated environments, including cGMP, FDA, or ISO-based quality systems
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
- Approximately 3 to 5 years of mechanical design or product development experience is preferred.
- Experience designing mechanical components or systems for automation, robotics, manufacturing equipment, medical devices, or other complex electromechanical products is considered an asset.