About AIRM
AIRM is an agricultural AI and technology company developing advanced sensing, autonomous, analytics, and AI-driven solutions for agriculture.
Since 2011, our multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, software developers, and data specialists has been building technology designed to solve complex real-world problems. Our work brings together mechanical and electrical engineering, sensing technologies, software, data science, and artificial intelligence to develop intelligent physical systems for demanding agricultural environments.
We are expanding our Winnipeg engineering team as we move advanced field-based sensing and autonomous technologies from development into commercial production.
The Opportunity
AIRM is looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical development of rugged, field-deployed sensing and autonomous systems.
This is a hands-on senior engineering role with responsibility across the full product lifecycle, from concept development and prototyping through detailed design, testing, manufacturing, production release, field deployment, and ongoing product improvement.
You will work closely with electrical engineers, software engineers, data scientists, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to develop the physical systems that support AIRM’s sensing, autonomous, and AI technologies.
This is a full-time, in-person position based in our Winnipeg office. Candidates must currently reside in Manitoba.
We are looking for someone who is highly technical, practical, organized, and comfortable taking ownership of complex engineering challenges from concept through commercialization.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the mechanical design and development of rugged product enclosures, mechanical structures, assemblies, and electromechanical systems.
- Own mechanical product development from concept through prototyping, verification, production release, field deployment, and ongoing improvement.
- Develop detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, layouts, manufacturing drawings, specifications, and production documentation using SolidWorks.
- Design outdoor enclosures and mechanical systems capable of operating reliably under demanding environmental conditions.
- Work closely with electrical and hardware engineers to integrate sensors, electronics, wiring, connectors, cabling, power systems, and related components.
- Support the mechanical integration of sensing and autonomous system components.
- Perform structural, thermal, environmental, and mechanical design analysis.
- Select appropriate materials, components, manufacturing processes, and suppliers.
- Work directly with injection moulders, metal fabricators, machine shops, and other manufacturing partners.
- Coordinate and conduct design verification, environmental testing, and product validation.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, manufacturing, and field-performance issues and work with suppliers to resolve defects and production challenges.
- Develop and maintain Bills of Materials, part numbering, revision control, engineering change documentation, and production releases.
- Support procurement, inventory management, receiving and inspection, assembly procedures, test fixtures, and manufacturing documentation.
- Contribute to design for manufacturing, product commercialization, and production scale-up.
- Prepare project plans, schedules, technical documentation, and progress updates.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
- 10+ years of professional engineering experience, preferably involving electronic, electromechanical, sensing, autonomous, or other physical technology products.
- Demonstrated experience taking physical products from concept through manufacturing and production.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba, or eligible for registration in Manitoba.
- Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks or comparable mechanical CAD software.
- Strong experience designing rugged electronic products, electromechanical systems, or outdoor equipment.
- Demonstrated experience with injection-moulded plastic component design.
- Experience designing with sheet metal, machined components, fabricated structures, fasteners, seals, connectors, and related mechanical components.
- Strong knowledge of design for manufacturing and assembly.
- Experience with engineering documentation and configuration management, including Bills of Materials, revision control, production release, and engineering change processes.
- Strong analytical and hands-on problem-solving skills.
- Ability to independently own complex engineering problems and make sound technical decisions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience leading or mentoring engineers or technical staff.
- Must currently reside in Manitoba and be able to work in person from AIRM’s Winnipeg office.
Assets
Experience in any of the following would be considered an asset:
- Autonomous or semi-autonomous systems
- Agricultural technology or equipment
- Ruggedized electronic products
- Sensor integration and sensing platforms
- Outdoor sensing or monitoring systems
- Environmental sealing and enclosure design
- Low- to medium-volume manufacturing
- Field-deployed technology
- Product commercialization and production scale-up
Tools & Technologies
Our engineering environment includes:
- SolidWorks
- Ultimaker professional 3D printing systems
- Jira and Confluence
- Google Workspace
- Slack
Why AIRM?
Help build the next generation of AI, autonomous and sensing technology for agriculture.
At AIRM, mechanical engineering is part of a broader technology stack that brings together physical systems, electronics, sensors, software, data, and artificial intelligence.
This role offers meaningful ownership over product development and the opportunity to work directly with a multidisciplinary technical team as new technologies move from concept and prototype into manufacturing and commercial deployment.
If you are an experienced mechanical engineer who enjoys building physical products, solving difficult engineering problems, and working at the intersection of mechanical engineering, autonomous systems, sensing, and AI, we’d like to hear from you.
Pay: $100,000.00-$140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you currently registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba,?
- Do you have at least 10 years of professional mechanical engineering experience?
- Are you able to work full-time, in person from AIRM’s Winnipeg office?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Work Location: In person
