Advanced Product Developer Mechanical

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At Christie®, we create award-winning light technology solutions and services that help our partners and customers deliver unforgettable shared experiences. We’re a global group of passionate people at a company committed to leading-edge innovation, creating high-quality illumination products and solutions, and inspiring our customers and one another. We like to say we’re a global company with local roots. We work collaboratively to support our partners in every market and region we serve around the world.

About the Opportunity:

We are looking for an Advanced Product Developer, Mechanical, to join our Display Engineering Team. As key member of the team, you will be involved in overseeing the design and development of components and modules for our next generation of LED displays.

Responsibilities:

• Work with some of the brightest senior-level mentors in the industry and be given an opportunity to shine as part of this exceptional team all while creating products that will be seen by millions around the world
• Develop complex scalable mechanical systems that require micron level tolerance
• Design for high-volume manufacturing and cost optimization
• Lead advanced testing and verification using state-of-the-art facilities
• Develop a strong aptitude for hands on building and testing of parts and assemblies
• Responsible for contributing to all phases of development from concept through commercialization

Location: hybrid position based in Kitchener, ON 

What we’re offering: 

A competitive salary, vacation, health & dental benefits, and employer-matched pension plan.  You’ll have opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate with professionals on a global reach. Whether you’re working with the leading minds in the industry on high-profile projects, with internal teams to support continuous improvement, or with our customers to inspire and delight—your contributions will make a difference.

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology
• A minimum of five years’ experience in the design of mechanical devices
• Proficient in the use of 3DParametric Solid Modeling and the development of detailed engineering drawings using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing techniques
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to provide exceptional client service to both internal and external stakeholders
• A team player with the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience in multiple design areas such as Machined parts, sheet metal parts and assemblies, mechanisms, injection molded plastic and castings and advanced materials.

Experience in the following is an asset:

• Component design intended for automation
• High precision Gage/Fixture design
• Using DFMA, DFMEA, PFMEA, and Poka-Yoke design tools
• Mechanical simulation (FEA) tools
• Statistical modelling and analysis
• Knowledge of machining, manufacturing, and rapid prototyping techniques
• Structural, Opto-mechanical, electro-mechanical, and thermal design
• Ability and preferable experience in working with offshore contract manufacturers

Christie is an equal opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, gender identity, gender expression, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.   

Christie is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment. We will endeavor to accommodate the needs of qualified applicants in all parts of the hiring process. All offers of employment at Christie are conditional upon the successful completion of a background screening and we engage a third party vendor to complete the process. Your consent is required prior to the process beginning.