Engineering SpecialistJob SummaryThe Engineering Specialist supports and maintains teaching laboratory equipment and facilities, provides equipment and safety training to teaching assistants and students, and provides oversight to student projects involving experimentation or construction. In addition, the Engineer uses engineering principles to design and build new laboratory equipment and experiments, adapt new equipment to existing experiments, upgrade existing equipment and facilities, and provide engineering support to student projects.Nature of WorkReports to the Manager, Technical Services.ResponsibilitiesSupport Undergraduate LaboratoriesMaintain and support undergraduate teaching labs, engineering student design labs and common shared laboratory facilities with the help of other technical staff in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied ScienceTrain teaching assistants, staff and faculty on the safe use of the equipment and maintain training recordsParticipate in safety inspections, lab tours, open houses and engineering accreditationTroubleshoot computer hardware problems and create security policies on computersTroubleshoot data acquisition problems, computer networking and streaming server issues and audio/visual/multimedia equipment in the FacultyCalibrate laboratory equipmentPerform scheduled preventative maintenance and write maintenance reportsEnsure Safety of LaboratoriesPerform checks on facilities and safety equipmentTrain teaching assistants and students on safety principlesSet up safety quizzes for labsEnforce safety standards and regulations in labsParticipate in health and safety inspectionsLaboratory EnhancementsIdentify opportunities for improvement in current lab deliveryDevelop and implement projects to improve lab deliveryUpdate equipment manualsUpdate safety manualsUpdate lab manualsMake laboratory equipment purchase recommendations to faculty members in the area of responsibilitySupport Students in Undergraduate ProjectsProvide guidance on engineering principlesProvide support for material acquisitionProvide support for techniques (electronics, electrical, programming and mechanical)RecruitmentSupport displays for open housesParticipate in tours, special engagements, etc.Support photo and video shootsRequired SkillsStrong communication skillsStrong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills across software, systems, and hardwareProven excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills for content in a range of stylesSoftware skills in the creation of content (video, image, audio) for social media platforms and formal design reportingRequired EducationCompletion of a 4-year post‑secondary degreeAn equivalent combination of education and related experience may be consideredRequired ExperienceMinimum 3‑5 years of experienceExperience in engineering principles and knowledge of various fields required (electrical, electronics, computer, and software)Demonstrated expertise in some or all of the following is preferred: computer hardware, software, computer networks, database, electronics, communication systems and microprocessorsDemonstrated expertise in technologies like ASP.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, IIS, Active Directory, C#, SQL, JavaScript, XML, JSON, CSS and GitExperience in Linux and Microsoft server administrationKnowledge of computers and other hardware used in university laboratories that support science and engineering courses is preferredEqual Employment Chance (EEO) StatementOntario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadiancitizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.Job LocationOshawa, Ontario, CanadaExpected Start Date8/24/2026#J-18808-Ljbffr

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