Junior Mechanical Designer

D-Wave is seeking a junior mechanical designer to join our engineering team. The successful applicant will gain experience in our state-of-the-art lab working with complex, multi-disciplinary systems. You will collaborate on various design projects that span engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance.   

What you will do: 

• Design, prototyping, testing, troubleshooting and improvement of system sub-assemblies; 
• Assisting in the mechanical assembly of complete systems; 
• Performing and documenting system-level tests; 
• Assembling, testing, and troubleshooting supply service systems; 
• Detailing designs and documenting assembly procedures; 
• Assisting in development projects as well as scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. 

You have: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Physics, or equivalent training and experience; 
• Solid‐modeling and detailed drawing experience; 
• Proficiency in designing for machining and metal forming processes; 
• Capable of comprehending and explaining complex technical concepts; 
• An excellent understanding of engineering with strong technical skills;  
• Excellent critical thinking, analysis, and problem solving;  
• Excellent written & verbal communication; 
• Willingness and interest to perform field work and join our on-call team rotation. 

Exceptional candidates will have: 

• Exposure to multi-disciplinary technical drawings, schematics, procedures and system design; 
• Mechanical prototype designs experience; 
• Selected materials based on material properties; 
• Software programming experience; 
• Assisted in Engineering Change Orders for production; 
• Cryogenic and/or high vacuum equipment experience; 
• Knowledge of a variety of manufacturing processes; 
• Mechanical, electrical, automotive, or bicycle repair experience; 
• Creative hobbies – sewing, painting, woodworking, etc. ;
• Ability to become a Registrant with EGBC.

A D-Waver's DNA: 

• We look at the future and say “why not”; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals;
• We practice straight talk and listen generously to each other with empathy. We value different opinions and points of views. We ensure that we connect outside as well as inside to learn from others and inspire each other;
• We hold ourselves accountable for delivering results;
• We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other;
• As leaders we motivate & engage our teams to undertake beyond what they originally thought possible, by developing our teams & creating the conditions for people to grow and empower themselves through enabling & coaching. 

The base salary for this role is targeted between $87,000 - $130,000 CAD a year. The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within this level.

Our compensation philosophy is simple but powerful: 

We believe providing D-Wavers with company ownership, competitive pay, and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got — not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team. 

During the interview process, your Recruiter will explain how our rubrics work across all our total rewards (base, equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture) offerings. The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within this level 

Inclusion: 

We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit. Our employees range from distinguished domain experts with decades of experience in their respective fields, to bright and motivated graduates eager to make their mark. 

Our diverse and innovative team will make you feel appreciated, supported and empower your career growth at D-Wave. 
 
The fine print: 

• No 3rd party candidates will be accepted;
• It is D-Wave Systems Inc. policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.