Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Designer
Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-time
Status: 1 Open Position

Build Your Career in Mechanical Design and Product Development
Are you looking to grow your career in mechanical design, product testing and product development? If you’re curious, detail-oriented and enjoy designing in SolidWorks and building and testing prototypes hands-on, we’d love to hear from you.

At LUMINOR Environmental Inc., you’ll join a growing Canadian company with a global impact. From our headquarters in Guelph, we design and manufacture innovative UV water treatment systems that help provide safe, clean water in more than 65 countries around the world. If you’re looking for a place where your contributions matter and your career can grow, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role
The Mechanical Designer strengthens LUMINOR’s product development by taking on SolidWorks design work from the Engineering Manager and carrying out thorough product testing. This role validates the design of new products, produces accurate drawings, BOMs and revision-controlled documentation, and prepares products for third-party certification through pre-testing. Working closely with the Engineering Manager in a team environment, the Mechanical Designer helps bring quality products to market.

Key Responsibilities
Design and Product Development

• Perform day-to-day mechanical design in SolidWorks, taking ownership of design work.
• Create engineering drawings with clear dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T where applicable) and revision control.
• Lead design validation of new products.
• Build and test prototypes hands-on, including assembling parts as needed.
• Testing and Certification Support
• Plan and run product tests to verify performance and reliability, a core part of the role alongside design and documentation.
• Perform pre-testing to standards before products go out for third-party certification, such as NSF/ANSI 55 and electrical safety (CSA/UL) certification.

Collaboration

• Work closely with the Engineering Manager as part of a collaborative team spanning engineering, production, quality and sales.

What We’re Looking For
Required

• 6+ months of regular SolidWorks use through work, co-op or major design projects.
• Proficiency in PDM.
• College or university education in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics or a related field, with hands-on experience preferred over coursework alone (co-op placements are acceptable).
• Curiosity, attention to detail and the ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment.
• A strong desire to learn and a drive to take on new technical challenges.

Software and Tools

• SolidWorks, including PDM, with proficiency required from day one.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, with a focus on Excel for analyzing test data.
• Preferred
• SolidWorks certification (CSWA or CSWP; CSWA-PDM for PDM skills) is an asset.
• Experience in injection molding or machined parts.
• Experience with water treatment, plumbing or fluid systems.
• Stainless steel and sheet metal fabrication, welding and design for manufacturing (DFM).
• Pressure-rated design, including seals and O-rings.
• Exposure to NSF, CSA or UL certification testing.

This Role May Be Perfect For You If You Are:

• Looking to take ownership of mechanical design work in SolidWorks.
• Someone who enjoys building and testing prototypes hands-on.
• Interested in product testing and preparing products for third-party certification.
• Comfortable working closely with the Engineering Manager as part of a collaborative team.
• Driven by a strong desire to learn and take on new technical challenges.

What We Offer

• The salary range for this role is $65,000 to $75,000 Canadian, annually.
• Competitive compensation and bonus incentives.
• Extended medical benefits and insurance.
• RRSP program.
• Birthdays off.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Join a team that values innovation, integrity, and sustainability.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Luminor is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief. Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.