Best Theratronics
JR. MECHANICAL ENGINEER
LOCATION – OTTAWA, ON
STATUS – FULL TIME
Best Theratronics Ltd. is a Canadian company of TeamBest™. We became a member of the Best family in May 2008. We manufacture external beam therapy units and self-contained blood irradiators. We have created a new product line of cyclotrons (B14p, B35p and the B70p) for radioisotope production. The team brings with it a diverse range of knowledge from around the world. TeamBest™ is driven by one primary goal – to provide the best products and services to customers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are looking for a dynamic and talented mechanical engineer to join our development team.
Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the incumbent will play a key role in the development of medical products. Key responsibilities will include:
? Design mechanical structures to support equipment installed on a fixed or rotating gantry
? Design electromechanical mechanisms with millimeter and sub-millimeter positioning accuracy
? Analyse effects of forces, weight and balance of suspended structures
? Design of mechanical enclosures and covers for electronic/mechanical systems
? Participate in the development process by collaborating with scientists and other engineers
? Write technical documentation to support manufacturing processes and fabrication
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
? B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering, plus 1-2 years experience (Co-op experience preferred)
? Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills required
? Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communications skills required
? Flexible and comfortable at working under time constraints
? Hands-on practical mechanical experience is an asset
? Familiarity with mechanical installation and welding fabrication techniques
? Familiarity with stress analysis
? Familiarity with thermal analysis techniques
? Experienced in CAD design documentation (i.e. SolidWorks or other CAD drawings tools)
? Understanding of Configuration Management development processes
? Experience in mechanical design, analysis and fabrication of fixed and rotating structures is an asset
? Experience in designing mechanical structures to tight tolerances and specifications is an asset
? Experience in
