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Make a difference to others. If innovation drives you, and you want a career that makes a difference to the world, helping humanity overcome the challenges in our oceans - safely, efficiently, and sustainably -then come join us at Kraken Robotics.\nKraken Robotics is currently recruiting for anIntermediate Mechanical Engineer to join ourDartmouth, Nova Scotia Office.\nROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nBe a Senior member of the Autonomous Launch And Recovery System research and development team acting as an individual contributor to the design, manufacturing and production of these systems.\nCollaborate with the mechanical engineering team in Nova Scotia, working alongside engineers and technologists on a variety of projects. Support and mentor junior team members through knowledge sharing and technical guidance.\nDesign mechanical components and systems using 3D CAD software, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, industry standards, and project requirements. This applies to the breadth of Kraken products and systems. Such as: Launch and Recovery Systems, KATFISH, Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) products, Deep Sea Batteries, Chargers and Mine Hunting Systems.\nConduct finite element analysis (FEA) and simulation studies to optimize designs for safety, performance, reliability, and manufacturability. Such as stress analysis, vibration, shock and thermal.\nDevelop and maintain documentation to support Kraken’s products and systems. Including various types of mechanical drawings, manuals, procedures, training material, interface instructions, etc.\nDevelop and maintain build instructions until official hand over to Production.\nDevelop comprehensive test plans and procedures to verify requirement compliance, validating performance, functionality, and reliability of Kraken products and systems.\nParticipate in projects through the entire design life cycle, including preliminary and detailed design, major design reviews, build and test.\nLead assigned mechanical engineering work packages within the ALARS team from concept development through project completion. Support the Project Management Office in developing work breakdown structures and project plans.\nManage product data and documentation using Product Data Management software ensuring accurate version control and revision history.\nWork closely with cross-functional teams, including Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, ILS, Production, Supply Chain Management, Configuration & Documentation Management, Project Management and Business Development.\nCollaborate with suppliers, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with Kraken requirements, applicable standards, regulations, and classification society requirements.\nSupport Production in developing standard Work Instructions and Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs).\nOccasionally perform physical work including assembly, disassembly, maintenance, and testing of components.\nWork with the Production department to provide technical assistance during the manufacturing process.\nWork with clients to understand project requirements, provide operational support while in the field and provide a client interface for Kraken technical representation.\nParticipate in the design review and approval process.\nMentor Mechanical Engineers and Mechanical Technologists.\nQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE\nP.Eng designation, or immediate ability to be licensed by Engineers Nova Scotia.\nMechanical Engineering degree or equivalent engineering discipline with 4+ years’ experience.\nStrong knowledge in general machine design. (Seals, bearings, gearboxes, drive mechanisms, brackets, bolted joints, etc)\nProficiency in CAD software for 3D modelling and mechanical simulation.\nFamiliar with engineering review processes.\nKnowledge of design standards.\nEffectively focus on, and prioritize, project objectives while executing detailed design tasks.\nDemonstrated technical skills along with a proven track record for success.\nStrong written and oral communications skills (technical reporting).\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nMust be able to work independently, as well as effectively within a team environment.\nHigh degree of organization and attention to detail.\nPREFERRED SKILLS\nExperience with the following would be considered an asset:\nExperience with Solidworks 3D CAD and Solidworks simulation.\nExperience with Solidworks PDM. 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