Industrial Design Engineer

Proventus Global

Proventus Global

Design
Posted on Aug 2, 2024

Interested in an opportunity to build North America’s sustainable future?

Founded in 2019, Proventus Global is an exciting, state-of-the-art company with turn-key solutions for renewable energy, battery storage, power quality, and power equipment that supports Canada’s transition to a sustainable future. Our mission is to provide full solutions to make energy supply reliable, efficient, and green. We solve energy supply issues so our customers can focus on their businesses. Our solutions include engineering, design, implementation, procurement, maintenance, and service for every energy challenge.

We offer a comprehensive suite of services for the industrial marketplace in three key areas:

  • Power Quality: Fixing power issues to prevent equipment damage and production downtime, reducing operating costs and saving companies money on maintenance, repair, and wastage.

  • Energy Storage: Our fast-switching and cost-effective Energy Storage solution supports residential and industry power users. These are powered by DC microgrids and are cost-effective and efficient solutions to combine renewable energy, BESS, and EV Charging. They can assist in the conversion of power from your local/onsite renewable source into reliable electricity for your facility and connect to the grid with ease.

  • EV DC Fast Chargers: Ultra-fast DC EV charging stations with the potential for onsite power. Our platform design enables easy and efficient scaling to meet the demands of the growing EV market.

Proventus Global Is Expanding!

Job Summary:

We are seeking an Industrial Design Engineer with a creative and analytical mindset to design a wide range of products within our power electronics portfolio, starting with an innovative new product soon coming to market. In this role, you will be entrusted with the important tasks of developing 3D mock-ups, creating detailed engineering drawings, communicating with stakeholders and the multi-disciplinary team, cost analysis, incorporate health and safety issues, use best practices in industrial design for products, and coordinating with third-party engineering partners.

Responsibilities:

  • Pioneer the industrial design of innovative commercial projects, translating user needs and technical requirements into designs that augment our legacy.

  • Drive the industrial design of commercial projects, using your creative vision to bring our products to life.

  • Utilize CAD software tools to create sophisticated 3D model drawings and optimized physical layout designs.

  • Design and develop advanced power electronic equipment through innovation and an understanding of practical applications.

  • Conduct comprehensive analytical tests on mechanical loads and designs, ensuring optimal functionality and safety.

  • Assess the feasibility and performance of electrical products and prototypes by conducting rigorous experimental studies.

  • Collaborate with various project stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication, effective documentation, and smooth workflow.

  • Uphold compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements by supervising and coordinating all operational activities, from installation and manufacturing to construction, maintenance, and testing.

Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree would be an added advantage.

  • Strong portfolio with examples of product design in a relevant field (electrical products/hardware).

  • Strong understanding of heating and cooling requirements for electronics.

  • Proficiency in software like Autodesk Electrical, EPlan, ETAP, Visio, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Understanding of power electronics, control strategies, system architecture, electric vehicles, EV chargers, and power conditioning systems.

  • Strong communication skills, especially in visualization and explaining designs simply.

  • A self-starter with strong time management skills and a natural ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Job Type:

  • Full-time

  • Permanent

Salary:

  • Salary commensurate with experience

Benefits:

  • Casual dress

  • Dental care

  • Extended health care

  • Paid time off

  • Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

  • Retention bonus

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

  • Product Design: 3 years (required)

Language:

  • English (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Toronto, ON M5A 0W4 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Toronto, ON M5A 0W4: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:

  • In-person