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Mechanical Designer
Do you enjoy designing things that actually get built? We’re looking for a Mechanical Designer to join our engineering team in Nepean, Ontario.
At Light Machinery, we build laser systems and precision optical instruments for customers around the world - the kind of one-of-a-kind hardware that doesn’t exist anywhere else. As part of our team, you’ll be modelling assemblies and components in SolidWorks, working shoulder-to-shoulder with physicists, optical engineers, and machinists - watching your designs go from screen to reality. If you like variety, take pride in craftsmanship, and aren’t afraid of a genuinely tricky design challenge, you’ll fit right in.
What You’ll Do:
- Create 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks
- Work with engineers and scientists to develop mechanical solutions for laser and optical systems
- Prepare detailed drawings with appropriate tolerances and GD&T
- Collaborate with our machinists and fabricators to make sure designs can actually be built
- Iterate on designs based on prototype results and feedback from the shop floor
- Keep drawing packages, BOMs, and revision history tidy
- Help out with assembly and troubleshooting when needed
The Ideal Candidate:
- Has solid, hands-on SolidWorks experience — you’re comfortable with complex assemblies and detailed drawings
- Understands how things are made: machining, sheet metal, and general precision fabrication
- Can read and create engineering drawings properly (tolerancing, fits, GD&T)
- Is organized and comfortable managing multiple projects at once
- Communicates well and genuinely enjoys collaborating with a mixed team of engineers and tradespeople
- Brings a positive attitude and a sense of humour — we’re a small team and we like it that way
- An engineering degree isn’t required. We’re happy to hear from candidates with diplomas, technical certificates, trade backgrounds, or good old-fashioned experience. If you can design things that work, we want to talk.
Experience in optics, precision mechanics, or similar niche fields is a bonus — but if you’re curious and a quick learner, we can work with that too.
What We Offer:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off (lots)
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Job Details:
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Vacancy: This posting is for an existing vacancy
- Compensation: $50,000 – $70,000 per year, depending on experience
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, day shift
- Work Location: In person, Nepean, Ontario
Optician (Glass Machinist)
Are you ready to master the art of transforming raw glass and crystal into extraordinary precision components? We're seeking a talented individual to join our specialized optical manufacturing team in Nepean, Ontario.
In this hands-on role, you'll become part of an elite group of craftspeople who create custom optical components for cutting-edge technology. Working alongside experienced opticians, machinists, engineers, and scientists, you'll learn to shape materials to incredibly precise specifications - sometimes finer than a human hair!
What Makes This Role Unique:
- Master sophisticated techniques in precision glass crafting
- Work on diverse, challenging projects - no two days are the same
- Use advanced testing equipment and technology
- Be part of a collaborative team pushing the boundaries of optical engineering
- Full-time, permanent position with opportunity for growth
The Ideal Candidate:
- Brings either a Manufacturing Engineering Technician diploma or hands-on precision manufacturing experience
- Has a sharp mind for applied mathematics
- Communicates clearly and effectively
- Shows genuine enthusiasm for precision work
- Possesses meticulous attention to detail
- Most importantly - brings a positive attitude and great sense of humor to our tight-knit team
This isn't just about making components - it's about crafting precision pieces that could end up in anything from advanced scientific instruments to next-generation technology. If you're fascinated by the intersection of craftsmanship and innovation, we want to hear from you!
(Note: This position involves custom precision optics manufacturing, not eyewear production)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent.
Vacancy: This posting is for an existing vacancy
Compensation: Starting at $20.00 – $30.00 per hour, depending on experience
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person, Nepean Ontario
Here are some links to some other sites that might be of interest to optics and laser job seekers.
- Photonics jobs - Photonics jobs.com
- Work in Optics - A job board from the OSA
Use of Artificial Intelligence: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants.
LightMachinery welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Accommodation: Light Machinery is committed to an inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates at any stage of the process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Just let us know how we can help.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on any ground protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code
