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Job Summary:
DataCan Services Corp. designs and manufactures downhole and surface instrumentation for the energy industry. We are looking for a Junior Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical EIT to support mechanical design, production, product documentation, and field-driven product improvements.

This is a hands-on engineering role suited for a recent graduate or early-career engineer who is comfortable working with SolidWorks, manufacturing drawings, machine shops, production staff, sales, and quality documentation.

Duties:

Mechanical Design & Documentation

• Create and maintain SolidWorks part models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings.
• Maintain product catalog drawings, customer-facing drawings, and internal design documentation.
• Update drawings and models based on engineering changes, production feedback, and field issues.
• Support design reviews, drawing checks, tolerance reviews, and manufacturability improvements.
• Production & Supplier Support
• Communicate with machine shops and internal production staff to resolve manufacturing questions.
• Help identify root causes of non-conformances and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with inspection.

Failure Analysis & Reporting

• Assist with failure investigations on returned tools, parts, and assemblies.
• Document findings with photos, measurements, observations, and clear technical summaries.
• Support corrective action reports, engineering reports, and internal design notes.
• Work with engineering, quality, and production to improve reliability and manufacturability.

Sales & Customer Support

• Prepare custom drawings for customer-specific applications.
• Support sales with technical drawings, dimensional checks, and product configuration details.

General Engineering

• Assist with prototype builds, testing, and evaluation.
• Support ERP/product data accuracy for mechanical parts, assemblies, and catalog items.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects related to design, quality, and cost.
• Follow DataCan quality, safety, and documentation practices.

Experience:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Ability to read and create mechanical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and practical problem-solving ability.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Beneficial

• 0–3 years of mechanical design, manufacturing, oilfield, machining, or product support experience.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks.
• Experience with machined parts, pressure housings, threaded connections, sealing, O-rings, or downhole tools.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, bills of materials, engineering change processes, and inspection documentation.
• Hands-on experience with measurement tools, shop practices, or prototype assembly.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume to resumes@datacan.ca