As of January 2026, Averna and Spherea joined forces to form the Spherea Group. A global Test & Quality Solution leader, Averna Powered by Spherea partners with product designers, developers and manufacturers to help them achieve higher product quality, accelerate time to market and protect their brands by covering and offering solutions and expertise for the entire product lifecycle.
Averna Powered by Spherea offers specialized expertise and innovative test, vision inspection, precision assembly and automated solutions that deliver substantial technical, financial and market benefits for clients in the aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, defense, energy, industrials, medical devices & life sciences, semiconductor, telecom and transportation industries.
Their solutions include prototyping & consulting, precision assembly & production, automated test solutions, in-line test systems, test system replication, and test platforms & products. Averna Powered by Spherea’s expertise ranges from vision systems, specialized battery test, RF & microwave and fiber optics to robotics & motion, instrumentation, control systems, and data management.
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Job DescriptionThe Mechanical Designer challenge in a few words
Within this role you will coordinate the mechanical aspects of development specialized tools projects by:
- Following up with internal technical leaders, managers and other disciplines designers;
- Manage suppliers on requirements and validation.
Your contribution in this role:
- Prepare the detailed specifications of the design of mechanical assemblies, describe and justify the technical choices through simulations, calculations and test models;
- Produce 3D models, fabrication and assembly drawings as well as corresponding BOMs;
- Take into account constraints such as strength of materials, thermal dissipation, manufacturability, maintainability and testability;
- Build and test prototypes when needed;
- Support qualification tests;
- Support the integration of hardware and software;
- Apply development processes.
The ideal candidate in a few words
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or an equivalent field.
Technical Experience
- 2 to 5 years of experience in the design of mechanical and/or automated applications.
- Strong proficiency with SolidWorks 3D.
Assets
- Experience with simulation using SolidWorks Simulation.
- Experience designing systems related to analog and/or digital electronics.
- Knowledge of SolidWorks Electrical.
What Sets You Apart
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong team-oriented mindset.
- Proactive approach, self-motivation, and results-driven attitude.
- Ability to take initiative, solve problems, and propose practical solutions.
- Comfort working in a dynamic environment with multiple concurrent projects.
- Strong organizational skills, excellent priority management, and adaptability.
- Recognized as an efficient, collaborative professional who helps drive projects forward.
Multilingual: Proficiency in both written and spoken French and English; knowledge of any additional language is considered an asset.
Additional InformationWhat's in it for YOU:
- A dynamic work environment within a multinational high-tech company.
- Competitive total compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- An additional day off to celebrate your birthday. #LI-Hybrid
- Paid floating holidays between Christmas and New Year's Day.
- Significant discounts on Montreal public transit passes.
- Be part of a company that puts people, planet, and performance at the heart of its ESG commitments.
Our Group is committed to employment equity and to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or an equivalent field
- 2 to 5 years of experience designing mechanical and/or automated applications
- Strong proficiency with SolidWorks 3D
- Proficiency in written and spoken French and English
- Experience with SolidWorks Simulation
- Experience designing systems related to analog and/or digital electronics
- Knowledge of SolidWorks Electrical
What We Do
“Our clients are changing how the world works, travels and communicates. And we’re right there with them – demonstrating the full power and true potential of Test.” – François Rainville, President & CEO As a global Test & Quality Solution leader, Averna partners with product designers, developers and OEMs to help them achieve higher product quality, accelerate time to market and protect their brands. Founded in 1999, Averna offers specialized expertise and innovative test, vision inspection, precision assembly and automated solutions that deliver substantial technical, financial and market benefits for clients in the automotive and EV, life-science, battery, consumer electronics, industrial, telecom, transportation, and aerospace and defense industries. Averna has offices around the world, numerous industry certifications such as ISO and is ITAR registered. Our everyday actions rest on 4 pillars representing Averna’s core values: teamwork and commitment, innovation and knowledge, performance and leadership and customer satisfaction. We offer: • Our Services: We offer a full range of Test Engineering services and automated test equipment for every stage of the product lifecycle – from design and NPI through production and repair. • Our Products: We put hard-earned expertise, technical innovation and extensive R&D into leading off-the-shelf test solutions that deliver substantial ROI and garner industry awards. • Our Expertise: We help drive client success with our deep know-how in automation, RF, Design for Test, machine vision, battery test, broadband, NI TestStand/LabVIEW, FPGAs, fixturing, robotics, build-to-print, and more. • Our Team: We are over 425 test engineers, system architects, hardware specialists, software developers, project managers and other professionals, including partners like NI, PI, Eclipse Automation, Keysight and JOT.








