About the role

Senior Mechanical Designer architecting production-ready mechanical and thermal systems for Fidus, a Canadian electronic product design firm. Leading client engagements, external partners, testing, and presales estimation.

Responsibilities

Architect, design, and validate mechanical parts, mechanisms, electro-mechanical assemblies, and board/enclosure outlines
Conduct lab-based testing and produce production-ready drawings, tolerance analyses, and BOMs
Support presales by scoping opportunities, reviewing RFQs/RFPs, and developing effort estimates
Translate client requirements into conceptual and detailed mechanical designs with electronic hardware and PCB layout designers
Coordinate project managers and external mechanical and thermal engineering teams to evaluate estimates, track schedules and deliverables, and set priorities
Provide quality oversight of mechanical designs and thermal/FEA analysis
Escalate schedule, quality, or scope issues as needed
Act as the mechanical/thermal point of contact for client engagements
Liaise with EDA tool suppliers
Identify and drive adoption of AI tools for mechanical/thermal design workflows
Support project resourcing and staffing with appropriate mechanical/thermal skill sets
Train and mentor teammates
Collaborate on high-speed, high-complexity electronic systems across FPGA/DSP, hardware, embedded software, verification, SI/PI, PCB layout, and mechanical/thermal design

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
10+ years designing mechanical components and systems for electronic assemblies, including senior or lead-level experience
Proficiency in a major mechanical CAD platform: SolidWorks, Creo, Siemens NX, or Inventor
Working knowledge of thermal and FEA principles, such as FloTherm or ANSYS Icepak
Experience with rapid prototyping methods, including 3D printing, CNC machining, and sheet metal
Experience with lab-based thermal, vibration, and mechanical testing
Experience managing external design, thermal, or manufacturing partners
Proven client-facing skills, including presenting design status, resolving issues, and supporting RFQ/RFP or scoping conversations
Understanding of materials, mechanical assemblies, manufacturing processes, and electronic cooling/heat flow fundamentals
Ability to document detailed mechanical designs suitable for prototyping and manufacturing, including GD&T and tolerance stack-up
Ability to manage multiple concurrent client engagements with competing priorities
Familiarity with AI tools relevant to mechanical design and engineering workflows
Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Position based in Canada
Ability to complete background checks and security screening under Canada's Controlled Goods Program (CGP)
May be required to obtain security clearance under the Contract Security Program (CSP)