Mechatronics Engineer

Who is Litens

We are a diverse group of talented people committed to excellence and creating solutions for our customers. We enhance and deliver both mechanical and electrified solutions that bring efficiency and sustainability to new heights.

Founded in 1979, Litens has a proud history of being an innovative and highly respected engineering company specializing in powertrain system design and component supply. Our history includes numerous achievements, many of which have been recognized through patents and prestigious awards from our customers. We are working with global automotive OEM’s, have a strong presence and are active in all major automotive markets, including Europe, Asia, North and South America.

Why Join Litens

The role electronics play in EV’s cannot be overstated. We are growing our mechatronics team rapidly. We need an innovative and driven engineer who wants to build not only products but a team that can deliver on big goals and in record time. We have advanced concepts in coolant pumps that support energy recovery and fast charging that we need your help to deliver to the market with great speed and greater quality. We’re going to change the EV landscape and help the environment while doing so, if this sounds like a movement you want to help lead, this is the role for you.

At Litens, you can make an impact. We’ve purposefully created a supportive and flexible environment that gives everyone the opportunity to succeed. Litens offers a competitive and people-first approach to compensation and benefits, and we are committed to provide balanced employment and advancement opportunities for everyone.

Experience a fulfilling and supportive environment where ingenuity is rewarded, collaboration is encouraged, and opportunities are readily available.

Our diversity is our source of strength. At Litens, we are committed to equal employment opportunity, and we value and welcome diversity.

What you will do:

Form part of the Mechatronics team that is responsible for bringing world leading new products to market.

Guide advanced axial flux motor design projects and requirements generation.

Take a leadership role in building integrated products that are made up of electronics, mechanical and software subsystems.

Work with Electronics team to help lay out PCB’s, design schematics, select components, prototype boards.

Help specify and develop world class control methods and algorithms.

Work closely with electrical, process and mechanical engineering to conceptualize and design the entire product.

Collaborate with electrical engineers during parts placement and signal routing to ensure PCB design meets all requirements.

Develop innovative structures and housings that blur the lines between support and functional material.

Develop high performance movement mechanisms like gears, levels, clutches.

Perform advanced design calculations and simulations of dynamic mechatronics systems.

Develop testing machines and fixtures to validate advanced functionalities.

Collaborate with mechanical, hardware, and controls engineering teams to successfully design, validate and manufacture innovative new products.

Implement continuous improvement and best practices within team and larger organization.

Leading and participating in the design, analysis, and execution of all technical aspects of mechatronic

products / projects which meet or exceed the hardware requirements.

Developing and training internal team members to ensure consistent application of proper software engineering discipline throughout the product development cycle.

Leading design and development for manufacturability, understanding electronics manufacturing processes, and ensuring product testability.

Directing technical teams to resolve technical issues and ensure changes implemented to avoid reoccurrence.

What you will bring:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering with specialty in Mechatronics.

Minimum four years of work experience in a product design/development capacity.

Strong knowledge of electromagnetic analysis and thermal analysis of electric motors using simulation tools.

Experience with Altair simulation tools such as FLUX & HyperStudy is an asset.

Experience with axial flux motors is an asset.

Experience with PCB design is an asset.

Strong organizational and communication skills required to work in a team environment.

High level of analytical ability, understanding engineering theory and principles of design.

System function testing of mechatronic products is an asset.