Design Engineer - Drive System

About Svante

Svante is a purpose-driven, rapidly growing clean technology company based in Burnaby, BC, Canada, and we’re on a mission to help the world reach net zero with filters and machines that capture and remove CO2 from industrial emissions and the air.

We’re a collaborative, diverse group of people who care about the planet and, through our collective experience and expertise, are working to make an impact on climate change.

If you value a culture that welcomes and includes everyone, and you want to be a part of a growing technology company that’s going to change the world, you’ve come to the right place.

The Role: Design Engineer - Drive System

Who are you?

The Design Engineer, Drive Systems will support the development and design of Svante’s Rotary Adsorbent Machine (RAM) drivetrain systems, sub-systems, and components from conceptual design through implementation. The Design Engineer will report to the Drive Systems Technical Lead and will collaborate with other sub-system engineering teams, including structures, process, manufacturing, and the field service team to deliver reliable solutions for Svante’s first commercial CCUS products.

The Engineer will assist in defining and designing components through engineering analysis, testing, and collaboration with adjacent system leads to meet the product requirements. The engineer will create 3D models of components and assemblies in PTC Creo, generate manufacturing drawings and documentation, and work with qualified fabrication partners/suppliers to deliver drivetrain components to RAM projects and Svante customers.

The Engineer will be directly involved in system and component testing and qualification. The engineer will assist in identifying required testing, drafting test requests, and establishing evaluation criteria.

The Engineer will work with Supply Chain to manage suppliers of components and sub-system machine parts related to the drivetrain system as well as manage the sub-system build, integration, and testing at the machine manufacturers site (Factory Acceptance Tests).

The Engineer will assist in creating service documentation, and in coordination with Svante Service Engineering train customer service personnel and support any in-service machine issues.

This position requires a motivated, creative, and diligent product Design Engineer with experience carrying component designs from concept through to final release with a strong commitment to detailed and thorough execution. Experience in design of powertrain components (gearboxes, transmissions, friction drive systems) and/or rail products is an asset. Experience in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/A) is also an asset.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Develop areas of key technical competency required for Svante drivetrain systems
• Identify and explore new drivetrain architectures and solutions
• Substantiate new design ideas with hand calcs, FEA, and sound engineering judgement
• Design components and sub-systems in PTC Creo using Aras PLM
• Generate drawings for manufacture, collaborate with manufacturers and supply chain
• Support prototyping and testing of components and sub-systems.
• Create and/or populate project documents including:
  • Specifications
  • Bill of Materials (BOM)
  • DFMEA, PFMEA
  • DVP and test plans
  • Risk register
• Travel to plant sites ~5% annually.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience. (Gearbox design, railway system design, large scale powertrain systems an asset)
• Minimum 2 years of 3D CAD experience (PTC CREO experience an asset)
• Proven experience of advancing technology from an immature to advanced state is highly desirable
• Excellent grasp of first principles in mechanical engineering
• Strong fundamentals in Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFM/A)
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills in establishing cooperative working relationships
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Adaptable to change
• Excellent time management, with ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail

Attitude: Must naturally espouse Svante values and believe in our Goals and Objectives.

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Svante is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. All Svante employees share in the responsibility for assuring that, by our personal actions, the policies are effective. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.