Eltec is a Quebec manufacturing success, based in Val d’Or, Quebec. We will soon celebrate our 10th anniversary with a significant investment in our manufacturing facilities and the people who build our logging equipment.

Interested candidates should apply by sending their CV directly to our President, Patrick Element : pelement@eltec.tech 

Mechanical engineer
Why join the team?

• This position will put your sense of innovation to good use
• Work in an environment where collaboration is an important value
• Be part of a team passionate about the forestry sector

Your main responsibilities

• Participate in the development of the product architecture and ensure the integration of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components.
• Develop our system components from design to production, as well as continuous improvement once in service
• Translate the product development vision into a functional representation and lead the engineering group in breaking down the work
• Help establish performance criteria, establish validation plans for each system and ensure they are executed correctly
• Carry out studies, analyzes and calculations, using general and specific technical parameters, in order to guide design illustrators and other managers in their work
• Participate in dynamic evaluations of vehicles under development and take the necessary initiatives to improve all systems.

Your qualities and skills

• Ability to work in an entrepreneurial environment with objectives being defined
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in product architecture, with a full development cycle from prototype to production phases
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams: mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and design
• General knowledge of hydraulics, electricity, pneumatics
• Relevant experience in the design of mechanical components for heavy equipment
• Bilingualism is an asset for oral and reading/written communication
• Good knowledge of the principles of operation and construction of the different mechanical systems of a vehicle, as well as a strong interest in heavy equipment and the forestry sector
• Good understanding of mechanical principles, tolerances and strength limits of materials
• Reading and interpretation of plans
• Knowledge of mechanical and materials technologies
• Mastery of CAD, CAD, CAD tools (computer-assisted design and drawing in SOLIDWORKS)
• Able to provide innovative solutions while optimizing the reliability and cost of their systems.

This position will be based in Val-d’Or, Quebec.