Junior Mechanical Engineer

LCO is currently looking for a Junior Mechanical Engineer to join our team to assist us with future developments of the CROSSFIRE Technology, to optimize our manufacturing and assembly lines, and to gauge product viability on all new products. We are a small dynamic team looking for someone to bring their expertise to our company, and there is lots of room for creativity! The successful candidate must be competent with self-lead projects and have a high attention to detail.

Why LCO?

LCO Technologies is a green technology company with a small, hard-working, dynamic team. We care about our employees and have a strong culture of having fun, making jokes, but not being afraid to roll up your sleeves and get things done. We allow staff to gain hands-on experience and value all creative ideas!

Our mission is to create a sustainable future for the oil and gas industry by reducing or eliminating Methane emissions from the upstream oil and gas industry. All while reducing costs, maximizing profitability, and providing exceptional customer service.

A Day in the Life:

• Creating and designing prototypes in Solid Works
• Design changes to make existing CROSSFIRE units better (improve efficiency and/or output)
• Design brand new products
• Printing prototypes on a 3D printer (resin and/or filament printer)
• Machining prototypes on our lathe or milling machine
• Sourcing prototypes or samples from external vendors (local or international)
• Establishing controlled and standardized test environments
• Assembling and testing your design
• Compare test results to existing CROSSFIRE designs
• Collaborating with team or contractors as needed
• Optimizing manufacturing and assembly workflows in new warehouse
• Reviewing existing part drawings and optimizing for commercial manufacturing
• Establishing appropriate machine tolerances for all part drawings
• Quality checking components received from vendors to ensure they meet our strict standards
• Communicating with international vendors
• Completing business analysis on all new products to gauge market viability, product viability, manufacturing viability and all economics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related)
• Education or related experience in Manufacturing Engineering
• As this position is funded through the NRC IRAP YESS (Youth Employment and Skills Strategy) Program, you must meet the following YESS criteria to be eligible:
• Between 20 and 30 years of age (inclusive);
• A post secondary graduate
• A Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada (works permits or student visas are not permitted);
• Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial legislation and regulations; and
• A first-time participant in a YESS work experience program
• Proficiency in CAD Software (SolidWorks preferred)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• Preferred skills, but not required:
• Experience with 3D printers
• Experience machining parts on a lathe and/or milling machine
• Proven ability to be a self starter
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to a wide variety of tasks
• Excellent problem solving and documentation skills
• Strong internal collaboration skills and business acumen

In return you will get:

• The opportunity to make a difference in the environment. Every CROSSFIRE unit sold eliminates Methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.
• To develop your skills and grow alongside a rapidly growing company
• A company that actually cares about their employees – no one is “just a number”
• The opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a dynamic team
• Friday lunches (we like to support the local restaurants – lots of foodies over here)
• Casual dress
• Free parking

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Salary: $50,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Calgary, AB T2B 1N5 (required)

Work Location: In person