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Senior R&D, Testing & Validation Engineer

Montréal, QC
Full-time
On-site
Language: FR - EN

Mission

  • Design and execute mechanical and impact testing plans and campaigns

  • Perform finite element simulations and correlate results with physical testing

  • Develop and validate material models

  • Contribute to the design and architecture of impact protection structures

  • Translate product requirements into verifiable technical specifications

  • Analyze results and provide design conclusions and recommendations

  • Take technical ownership of assigned R&D programs, from design through validation

  • Present results and recommendations during development reviews

  • Develop testing, analysis, and data-processing tools

  • Provide technical guidance to interns and junior team members

Required Skills

  • Hands-on experience with mechanical or impact testing: setup, instrumentation, data acquisition, and analysis

  • Strong proficiency in explicit dynamic finite element analysis (FEA): LS-DYNA, Abaqus, Ansys, or equivalent

  • Experience with simulation-to-test correlation

  • Strong understanding of cellular materials, foams, and TPEs, including hyperelasticity, viscoelasticity, and strain-rate dependency

  • Strong scientific foundation and familiarity with testing and certification processes

  • Ability to interpret, conclude, document, and clearly communicate technical results

  • Full autonomy across the testing and validation cycle

Profile Sought

  • 6+ years of experience in an R&D engineering role

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

  • OIQ member or eligible for membership

  • Strong technical autonomy and ability to defend conclusions in front of senior leadership

  • Results-driven and action-oriented, with the ability to quickly understand technical challenges and move forward

Nice to Have

  • Knowledge of impact biomechanics, HIC, and injury criteria

  • Familiarity with CSA, ASTM, EN, and NOCSAE standards

  • Experience with FDM additive manufacturing

  • Knowledge of lattice structures, architected materials, and energy absorption

  • Python skills for data processing and automation

About the Company

We operate a 3D printing farm of approximately 250 FDM machines (P1P, CR-M4...), used for series production of technical TPU parts in the world of sports and sports protection. To support our growth, and in collaboration with our team of designers, we are looking for rigorous and autonomous team members to improve, manage and update production files.

What We Offer

A stable, clear, and formative position in a human-scale technical structure. Immersion in a technological production environment with continuous flow logic in a downtown office building. Calm, clean, and urban environment. Integration into a team of designers, engineers, and sports equipment enthusiasts. A position where regularity, reliability, and efficiency are key.

Benefits

Paid vacation, On-site gym, RRSP matching

Interested in This Position?

Apply now or contact us to learn more about this opportunity and join our innovative team.

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