{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0047c4a6797e2f93ac3a2521","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0047c4a6797e2f93ac3a2521","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0047c4a6797e2f93ac3a2521","title":"Eng. Prototype Technician","description":"At Kalmar, we are moving goods in critical supply chains around the world. As the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, we set the industry benchmark for a zero-emission future. We are driven by teamwork, innovation, and taking ownership to deliver results. With our global reach and local expertise, our success starts with a strong focus on the customer, ensuring their needs guide our daily work. We are dedicated to respecting others and fostering an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, empowering us to succeed together. With us, your work has an impact. Your work moves the world!\n\nJoin us and take your career to the next level\nPURPOSE OF THE POSITION\n\nThis is an 100% on-site position at the Ottawa location.\nTo perform engineering, documentation, and prototype assembly tasks related to New\nProduct Development, for both Diesel and Electric powered Kalmar Terminal Tractors\nbased on customer needs, legislation, and internal requirements. Also, to assist in other\ntasks when needed.\n\nWhat are your key responsibilities:\n\nPrototype Mechanical/Electrical Component Installations\n\nPrototype Structural Framework including Chassis & Body\n\nPrototype Fabrication of Component Brackets\n\nPrototype of Electrical Wiring Harnesses\n\nAssist Manufacturing Engineering in Production Tooling Maintenance and Fabrication including Major\n\nWeldments to Drill Templates.\n\nTroubleshoot complex Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Electrical systems\n\nLiaison of new products and existing Product Improvements through Assembly Line.\n\nTest newly developed products and product improvements.\n\nPerform all job duties within company guidelines, policies, standards, and specifications. Also ensure that\neach task is performed correctly the first time.\n\nPerform all other job related duties as assigned and delegated by the supervisor\n\nWhat we offer you:\n\"People who move together\"\n\nPurpose that drives change: You'll have a direct impact on Kalmar's future and contribute to solutions that\ntransform global trade, creating environmental and operational breakthroughs.\n\nCompetitive Benefits: You will have comprehensive healthcare options, matching 401K, performance based\nannual bonus system, 3 weeks paid time off and 11 holidays.\n\nPeople who move economies: You'll collaborate with a global team, build strong relationships, solve\nchallenges, celebrate wins, and connect with colleagues and clients in an open, sustainable culture.\n\nSafety that moves us forward: Beyond physical safety, you'll benefit from the stability of a long-standing\ncompany, established in the 1940s, offering strong job security and a reliable foundation for your career.\n\nWhat you bring to the role:\nEducation:\n\nHigh School\n\nWorking knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems related to\nmobile equipment preferred\n\nWorking knowledge of product development environments and processes\n\nStrong understanding of assembly processes and good understanding of manufacturing processes\n\nStrong aptitude for learning new software tools to complete above responsibilities\n\nAbility to work from Engineering drawings, layouts, sketches, schematics, and written task lists or verbal\ninstructions\n\nAbility to perform all types of testing per Engineering test plan.\n\nWillingness to accept Responsibilities with minimum supervision to accomplish tasks assigned with the \"do whatever it takes to get it done right\" attitude.\n\nFluent in English both spoken and written\n\nWORKING TOGETHER WITH:\n\nWill be required to work closely with other TT RDE personnel, Project Managers, Sourcing & Production groups\nworldwide.\n\nWillingness to learn mechanical design if not already experienced in it\n\nAbout Kalmar\nKalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,300 people. 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Your work moves the world!\n\nJoin us and take your career to the next level\nPURPOSE OF THE POSITION\n\nThis is an 100% on-site position at the Ottawa location.\nTo perform engineering, documentation, and prototype assembly tasks related to New\nProduct Development, for both Diesel and Electric powered Kalmar Terminal Tractors\nbased on customer needs, legislation, and internal requirements. Also, to assist in other\ntasks when needed.\n\nWhat are your key responsibilities:\n\nPrototype Mechanical/Electrical Component Installations\n\nPrototype Structural Framework including Chassis & Body\n\nPrototype Fabrication of Component Brackets\n\nPrototype of Electrical Wiring Harnesses\n\nAssist Manufacturing Engineering in Production Tooling Maintenance and Fabrication including Major\n\nWeldments to Drill Templates.\n\nTroubleshoot complex Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Electrical systems\n\nLiaison of new products and existing Product Improvements through Assembly Line.\n\nTest newly developed products and product improvements.\n\nPerform all job duties within company guidelines, policies, standards, and specifications. Also ensure that\neach task is performed correctly the first time.\n\nPerform all other job related duties as assigned and delegated by the supervisor\n\nWhat we offer you:\n\"People who move together\"\n\nPurpose that drives change: You'll have a direct impact on Kalmar's future and contribute to solutions that\ntransform global trade, creating environmental and operational breakthroughs.\n\nCompetitive Benefits: You will have comprehensive healthcare options, matching 401K, performance based\nannual bonus system, 3 weeks paid time off and 11 holidays.\n\nPeople who move economies: You'll collaborate with a global team, build strong relationships, solve\nchallenges, celebrate wins, and connect with colleagues and clients in an open, sustainable culture.\n\nSafety that moves us forward: Beyond physical safety, you'll benefit from the stability of a long-standing\ncompany, established in the 1940s, offering strong job security and a reliable foundation for your career.\n\nWhat you bring to the role:\nEducation:\n\nHigh School\n\nWorking knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems related to\nmobile equipment preferred\n\nWorking knowledge of product development environments and processes\n\nStrong understanding of assembly processes and good understanding of manufacturing processes\n\nStrong aptitude for learning new software tools to complete above responsibilities\n\nAbility to work from Engineering drawings, layouts, sketches, schematics, and written task lists or verbal\ninstructions\n\nAbility to perform all types of testing per Engineering test plan.\n\nWillingness to accept Responsibilities with minimum supervision to accomplish tasks assigned with the \"do whatever it takes to get it done right\" attitude.\n\nFluent in English both spoken and written\n\nWORKING TOGETHER WITH:\n\nWill be required to work closely with other TT RDE personnel, Project Managers, Sourcing & Production groups\nworldwide.\n\nWillingness to learn mechanical design if not already experienced in it\n\nAbout Kalmar\nKalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. 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