
Mechanical/Electrical Designer
About the role
Join Silent-Aire — Powering the World’s Data Centers
Silent-Aire, a division of Johnson Controls, is a global leader in owner equipment manufacturing (OEM) dedicated to providing custom solutions for data center customers. Our product line includes large-scale equipment such as air handling units and modular data centers. We pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and delivering tailored solutions to meet our clients' unique needs.
We currently operate manufacturing facilities in:
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Edmonton
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Sherwood Park
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Nisku We offer multiple shift options to fit your lifestyle:
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Rotating Day Shift (Continental)
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Monday to Thursday – Night Shift
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Weekend Night Shift (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
As an Equipment Designer you will be instrumental in designing 3D models that will be used for construction packages, ensuring efficient and effective manufacturing processes. You will produce detailed drawings and specifications that guide the production team in creating high-quality products. Working closely with engineers and production staff, you'll contribute to optimizing processes for manufacturability and cost-effectiveness, enhancing overall product quality.
How you will do it
- Create detailed designs for manufacturing air handling units and computer room solutions, ensuring compliance with production requirements and industry standards.
- Generate precise technical drawings and specifications for tooling using Inventor/Creo software.
- Collaborate with engineers, production teams, and stakeholders to identify design needs and gather feedback on functionality.
- Assist in the prototyping process by working with manufacturing teams to test and refine assemblies before full-scale production.
- Review existing designs for efficiency and effectiveness, suggesting improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
- Maintain thorough documentation of design processes, revisions, and specifications to ensure traceability and adherence to JCI standards.
- Create or update bills of materials (BOM) to accurately represent necessary components and materials.
- Assist team members and perform peer reviews for internal design packages.
- Engage in continuous improvement initiatives by assessing tooling performance and recommending innovative design enhancements.
- Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, meeting timeline requirements while ensuring high-quality deliverables.
What we look for
- Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent
- Experience with CAD software including GD&T and standardized drafting practices.
- Experience with Inventor and CREO/Windchill considered an asset.
- Maintain drawing accuracy through version control, documentation updates, and adherence to drafting standards ASME Y14.
- Ability to develop accurate manufacturing specifications in a timely manner.
- Proficiency in creating preliminary designs or conceptualizing design.
- Experience supporting mechanical products and assemblies in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Interest in developing technical skills through internal and external training.
- High level of personal integrity and strong work ethic.
- Professional demeanor under stressful situations.
Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.
Benefits and perks
•Home Office Setup
Required skills
Mechanical design
Electrical design
CAD
Technical drawings
Manufacturing support
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