Fluid Power Designer

Date:  Mar 16, 2025
Location:  Lively, ON, CA, P3Y 1L7
Req ID:  31837
Onsite or Remote:  Onsite Position

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, industrial, and forestry industries that maximize value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Our Komatsu, P&H, Joy, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton equipment and services are used to extract fundamental minerals and develop modern infrastructure.

Focusing exclusively on the underground hard rock, underground soft rock, and surface mining sectors, Komatsu Mining designs, manufactures, distributes, and services extensive product lines of highly reliable P&H surface mining equipment and JOY underground mining machinery used to cut, crush, load, and convey coal and industrial minerals worldwide. Komatsu Mining's products and related services are used extensively for mining coal, copper, iron, gold, and other mineral resources, and the company employs people worldwide.

Komatsu Mining Corp. offers rewarding experiences and unique growth opportunities in addition to the following:

• Competitive wages
• Annual Bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package (health & dental, vision coverage, healthcare spending account, and life insurance)
• Personal wellness allowance
• Company-sponsored registered pension plan (RPP) and matching program.
• Paid uniform and personal protective equipment
• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick time
• Company-supplied tools
• Trades apprenticeship and training opportunities
• Training and education support
• Employee social engagement activities and benefits
• Industry-leading site safety statistics
• Sustainable employment
• Ability to be a part of an exciting and innovative company developing new state-of-the-art technology and equipment 

Key Job Responsibilities

• Design and Analysis:  Design, analyze, and test mechanical components using SolidWorks CAD system. Verify mechanical components to make up capital equipment and perform drawing updates to address ECNs and NCRs.
• Technical Support:  Provide technical support to the service department to resolve design and commissioning issues. Participate in testing prototypes and work with production and quality teams to test machine functionality after build.
• Hydraulic Systems:  Select, design, and validate full hydraulic systems for underground heavy mobile mining equipment. Create hydraulic schematics, develop component selections with suppliers, and support new product development through design validation plans, prototype troubleshooting, and testing.
• Customer Support:  Provide support to the factory, aftermarket, and sales teams by troubleshooting hydraulic issues to ensure optimal product performance.
• Collaboration:  Work closely with Powertrain Specialists, Hydraulic and Electrical Engineers to come up with efficient designs. Collaborate with supply chain on component and detail sourcing for new designs.

Qualifications/Requirements

• College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3 or more years of experience with the design of mobile equipment.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing, sizing, and calculating for mobile equipment hydraulic systems, including commissioning, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with vendors and selecting hydraulic components and systems for mobile equipment. Fully competent with 3D CAD design, preferably SolidWorks.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, particularly welding and machining.
• Understanding of Bill of Materials and MRP systems/ECN/NCR.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office software and ERP systems, SAP preferred.
• Experienced with project management methodologies.
• Knowledgeable in fluid mechanics and electrics.
• Solid knowledge of fluid connectors standards and good practices for fluid conveyance, including tubing and hoses.
• Experience with data logging and instrumentation for hydraulic testing.
• Solid understanding of architecture used on mobile hydraulic systems.
• High level of initiative with the ability to work independently and as part of a broader team.