Mechanical Design Engineer

Cambridge, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 17, 2026
1 position

$45–$50 / hour

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Mid-level · 4+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Oversee the mechanical design of nuclear tooling and equipment, taking responsibility for meeting functional and performance requirements and applicable industry, regulatory, and safety standards. Participate in design activities and reviews, and perform calculations, analysis, and simulations to verify requirements.

Job details

Pay Rate: $45-$50 per hour JOB DESCRIPTION Insight Global is looking for a Mechanical Designer to join a top automation client on a 12 month contract. You will be responsible for overseeing the mechanical design of nuclear tooling and equipment, and taking overall design responsibility for compliance with functional and performance requirements as well as industry/regulatory/safety codes and standards. You will participate in design activities, design reviews, perform calculations/analysis/simulations to verify requirements, and take engineering responsibility for the design as defined by PEO guidelines. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE -Minimum 4 years of experience in mechanical design/engineering. -Proficient in SolidWorks -Strong ability to do analysis within SolidWorks -Experience with electromechanical sizing and engineering calculations related to loading, etc. -Automation background -Thorough knowledge of drafting principles. NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE -P.Eng -Experience in nuclear industry, working in compliance with CSA N299, N286, or N285 standards. We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position. Vacancy: This posting is for a currently vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires at least four years of mechanical design or engineering experience, proficiency in SolidWorks and its analysis tools, and experience with electromechanical sizing, engineering calculations, automation, and drafting principles. A P.Eng designation and experience applying nuclear standards such as CSA N299, N286, or N285 are preferred.