Machine Designer (Contract)

Location: 8800 Glenlyon Pkwy, Burnaby, British Columbia

Career Level: Technical Level 3

Salary Level: T3 ENGG (MECH, CHEM, ELEC, PROC, TEST, CAD)

Who are we?

Svante is a rapidly growing clean energy technology company making commercial-scale carbon capture and removal a reality and enabling global industries to play offense in the fight against climate change that will accelerate the global transition to a lower-carbon economy.

The growing success of our company is owed to our commitment to our people, our emphasis on our values, and our innovative technology. Passion is put into what we do every day.

Purpose of the Role:

We’re looking for a committed and detail-oriented individual to join Svante in the role of Machine Design Associate. In this position, you’ll support cross-functional teams responsible for designing key components of our machines—including structure, sealing, and powertrain systems. Your contributions will include preparing 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and documentation to support project timelines and deliverables.

This is a temporary 4-month position, with the potential to become permanent based on performance. If you're passionate about mechanical design and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• You have a diploma from an accredited technical college (in drafting, CAD, or mechanical) or a degree from an accredited university (in engineering).
• You bring 5–8 years of experience in a manufacturing or product development environment.
• You’ve worked with Creo Parametric Software for 2–3 years and are confident in its application.
• You’re experienced with PDM/PLM systems, having used them for 2–3 years.
• You demonstrate strong knowledge of mechanical and structural design, along with drafting best practices.
• You understand and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) effectively.
• You’re familiar with common manufacturing processes such as machining and welding.
• You apply proven problem-solving techniques to identify and resolve technical challenges.
• You naturally align with Svante’s values and are committed to our goals and objectives.
• You’re expected to be in the office at least 4 out of 5 days per week to collaborate effectively with the team.

What Success looks like in this role:

• You will be responsible for creating 3D CAD models, detailed design drawings, and associated documentation.
• You collaborate actively with multiple Svante functional teams to refine and finalize design details.
• You contribute by assisting team members in the implementation of design deliverables.
• You ensure data integrity by adhering to Svante’s CAD Data Management and PLM standards.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Svante is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. All Svante employees share in the responsibility for assuring that, by our personal actions, the policies are effective. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Pay Equity Statement

Svante believes in pay equity, fairness and transparency, and so we include a salary range within the job posting. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

The actual salary offered to the final candidate is based on the salary range shown, and will vary depending on the candidate's relative experience, qualifications, and anticipated level of performance. We assess all candidates individually and strive to offer competitive and equitable compensation packages.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that recognize employees for their performance and contributions. In addition to Base Pay, Svante provides comprehensive benefits to employees such as Restricted Share Units, Extended Health and Dental Plan, Retirement Saving Plan, free access to a Fitness Centre and more!