Pacbrake is looking for a Product Development Engineer or Technologist to join our engineering team and help us develop new products for automotive applications. Current projects span from automotive suspension kits to safety devices for the oil and gas industry to electronic controllers and phone apps for automotive applications.
Pacbrake is a medium-sized, family-owned design and manufacturing company conveniently located in the Gloucester Industrial Park off the 264th exit in the township of Langley area, BC just blocks away from Highway 1.
We are looking for an experienced engineer or technologist with a background in mechanical design, manufacturing, or electronics to join our team. We have a wide selection of projects on the go, ranging from electronic microcontroller development, air suspension systems on new trucks, emergency shut-off valves for diesel trucks, to engine brakes for global customers. The engineering team is working to solve these challenges and we are looking to grow with the right individual to fit our needs and culture.
We ARE PROUD TO offer —
- A tight-knit work environment
- A flat hierarchy where experience or title do not determine your worth
- Direct involvement with engineers and management
- The ability to take a project from A to Z
- Mentorship and learning opportunities
We PROVIDE —
- Competitive salaries
- Performance bonuses
- Overtime pay
- Extended health/dental benefits
- RRSP matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible schedules
- Ability to work from home
- EGBC / ASTTBC fees reimbursement
- Regular company functions
- Onsite gym
Who you are —
Skills/attributes you possess:
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in design and development of new products
- Experienced in designing process using Solid Works or similar parametric packages
- Capable to use engineering principals and mathematics to solve/simulate engineering problems
- Experienced with use of Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis/managing project risks
- Organized – able to keep track of project deadlines, project statuses, costs, customer specification, as well as other project documentation
- Passion for all things automotive, hands-on experience working on/under vehicles
What would make you stand out from other candidates:
- Proven track record of taking projects to completion
- Able to conduct SolidWorks stress simulations and Goodman fatigue analysis
- Familiar with producing dimensioning drawings (GD&T)
- Experience with manufacturing, machining, and/or quality control tools and inspection
- Understanding tolerances and the cost of quality
- Familiarity with the ISO 9001 systems and gated design processes
- Ability to see through the noise and find clever solutions to problems
- Attention to detail, understand the importance of documentation
- Ability to follow instructions and stay focused on the critical path
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- Desire to prove yourself and grow, willing to show your work, and receive feedback
**While we are open to candidates with varying levels of experience – the determination and willingness to learn, independence/maturity, and a good cultural fit will have major bearing on candidate selection**
If your credentials match the above requirements, and you have the dedication and experience to fill this role, we would love to hear from you!
Please submit your resume and cover letter via email (as a Word document or a PDF file). Please make sure to include the job title and website (i.e. Product Development Engineer/Technologist – Indeed) in the subject line of your email, along with salary expectations.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $60,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Langley, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person
