Eng. Prototype Technician

Purpose of the Position

This is an 100% on-site position at the Ottawa location. To perform engineering, documentation, and prototype assembly tasks related to New Product Development, for both Diesel and Electric powered Kalmar Terminal Tractors based on customer needs, legislation, and internal requirements. Also, to assist in other tasks when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Prototype Mechanical/Electrical Component Installations
• Prototype Structural Framework including Chassis & Body
• Prototype Fabrication of Component Brackets
• Prototype of Electrical Wiring Harnesses
• Aid Manufacturing Engineering in Production Tooling Maintenance and Fabrication including Major Weldments to Drill Templates
• Trusscific complex Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Electrical systems
• Liaison of new products and existing Product Improvements through Assembly Line
• Test newly developed products and product improvements
• Perform all job duties within company guidelines, policies, standards, and specifications. Also ensure that each task is performed correctly the first time
• Perform all other job related duties as assigned and delegated by the supervisor

What We Offer You

• Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options, matching 401K, performance based annual bonus system, 3 weeks paid time off and 11 holidays
• People who move economies: Collaborate with a global team, build strong relationships, solve challenges, celebrate wins, and connect with colleagues and clients in an open, sustainable culture
• Safety that moves us forward: Stability of a long-standing company, established in the 1940s, offering strong job security and a reliable foundation for your career

Education

• High School Competencies
• Working knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems related to mobile equipment preferred
• Working knowledge of product development environments and processes
• Strong understanding of assembly processes and good understanding of manufacturing processes
• Strong aptitude for learning new software tools to complete above responsibilities
• Ability to work from Engineering drawings, layouts, sketches, schematics, and written task lists or verbal instructions
• Ability to perform all types of testing per Engineering test plan
• Willingness to accept Responsibilities with minimum supervision to accomplish tasks assigned with the “do whatever it takes to get it done right” attitude
• Freshly graduated or working towards a degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Fluent in English both spoken and written

About Kalmar

Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,300 people. In 2025, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion. www.kalmarglobal.com