Development Engineer

Development Engineer

Field: Product Engineering

Location: Canada

Opportunity Status: NEW

Who is Litens

We are a diverse group of talented people committed to creating solutions to problems and making the world a better place. We enhance and deliver both mechanical and electrified solutions that bring efficiency and sustainability to new heights. Founded in 1979, Litens has a proud history of being an innovative and highly respected company specializing in powertrain system engineering and component supply. Our history includes numerous achievements, many of which have been recognized through prestigious awards from our customers.

Experience a fulfilling and supportive environment where ingenuity is rewarded, collaboration is encouraged, and opportunities are readily available

Why Join Litens

At Litens, you can make an impact. We’ve purposefully created a supportive and flexible environment that gives everyone the opportunity to succeed. Litens offers a competitive and people-first approach to compensation and benefits, and we are committed to provide balanced employment and advancement opportunities for everyone.

Our diversity is our source of strength. At Litens, we are committed to equal employment opportunity, and we value and welcome diversity.

This position’s job purpose is to create, design and develop new product innovations and ideas as part of a team.

What you will do:

Engage in the development of new or significantly improved products, technologies or

processes as assigned, under the direction of a Sr. Engineer or Management

Contribute to the creation of innovative new product concepts from initial ideas,

problem statements, general definition or requirements and contribute to patents and

know-how

Perform design and analysis work as directed and contribute to design reviews

Coordinate with and provide inputs and support to SME’s and XF team members,

including 1-D and 3-D Simulation, Advanced tolerance analysis, Materials, Tribology,

Reliability, Marketing, Purchasing/Supplier Management

Prepare or contribute to designs, risk control documents, project plans, test plans,

prototypes, reports and other technical documents

Employ problem solving and root cause analysis to expediently resolve problems

Drive development projects and coordinate as needed to meet assigned objectives,

deliverables and schedule

Contribute to team sprints and gate reviews, coordinate with project lead and project

management team

Communicate status regularly to project lead and/or management and escalate

issues effectively

Prepare and deliver effective internal technical presentations

What you will bring:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or acceptable equivalent, Graduate degree

preferred

Engineering internship or Co-Op Experience preferred

Demonstrates understanding of:

-Product development process including role and capabilities of Design, Digital

Engineering/Simulation and Testing

-Defining requirements for design, design process based on functional

requirements, potential failure modes and design reviews

-Mechanical design fundamentals (material selection, manufacturing methods,

load path/flow path, fits/clearances, drawing creation and/or MBD methods)

-1-D analysis and how a product or component is simulated as part of a

system (experience with MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent is preferred)

-3-D analysis techniques including FEA, CFD (SolidWorks and ANSYS

preferred)

-Mechatronics: Controls, software, electronics, CAN/LIN networking

-Testing methods, instrumentation, data acquisition, post-processing

3 years of experience with product design and/or R&D or acceptable equivalent

Experience with graduate research in a laboratory setting, engineering internship or

co-op is preferred

Experience as part of a national or international university student competition team

focused on vehicles is preferred

Demonstrated creativity, resourcefulness, initiative and persistence in successfully

solving challenging engineering design and development problems within time constraints

Additional Information:

• Compensation: $ 110,000 to $ 120,000 annually

• Recruitment Technology:

• Artificial intelligence (AI) is used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
  • Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.