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BinSentry is a fast-growing AgTech company based in Kitchener, Ontario, focused on providing solutions for the agriculture supply chain. The company uses artificial intelligence, optical sensors, and software to help feed mills and protein producers enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve profitability. BinSentry currently monitors over 64,000 bins in real time across North America.
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take ownership of mechanical subsystems and drive design decisions from concept through mass production. You will work at the intersection of mechanical and electrical engineering, collaborating closely with electrical engineers on system integration.
Key responsibilities include:
- Create mechanical part designs using Solidworks
- Prototype parts using 3D printers and machine shops
- Perform hands-on assembly of prototype systems
- Create, specify, and perform verification and validation testing
- Ensure compliance with standards such as IEC 61010, UL1203, and IEC60079
- Work closely with electrical engineers for smooth system integration
- Create work instructions and train production personnel
- Create documentation and guide systems through certification
- Design and run tests in environmental chambers to ensure reliability
- Drive design decisions, manage trade-offs, and triage root-cause issues through prototype, validation, and production phases
The role offers competitive compensation, an equity package, full company-paid health and dental benefits, mentorship, and the opportunity to work on technology powering the "Mill of the Future."
Requirements:
- Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering degree
- 5+ years of experience designing electro-mechanical systems
- Thorough understanding of Solidworks
- Experience working with prototype machine shops and vendors based in Asia
- Good grasp of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
- Experience with medium volume production environments
- Demonstrated ability to bring designs from concept to mass production
- Demonstrated track record of technical ownership in ambiguous problem environments with clear examples of decisions made and outcomes delivered
- Bonus: Valid P.Eng License or pursuing P.Eng License
