Technologist
- Mechatronics Lab
- Technologist 4 (CUPE 1482) Mechanical Engineering Price Faculty of Engineering Position number: 20370 Date posted: October 9, 2026 Job details Technologist
- Mechatronics Lab
- Technologist 4 (CUPE 1482) Regular Full-Time (Budget Funded) Full-time: Yes Permanent: Yes Work schedule: 35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

Salary:
$43.22 to $61.45 per hour ($78,660.40 to $111,839.00 per annum) Expected Start Date October 26, 2026 840 hours worked For more information please contact: Janice Lane
- [email protected] Qualifications MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:
- University BSc Degree and/or Engineering Technology Diploma from a recognized College and/or equivalent is required.
- Eligibility for CTTAM certification is required.

EXPERIENCE:
- 7 years of experience combined with practical and theoretical knowledge in the field of applied electronics and instrumentation including mechatronics and robotics is required.
- Experience using PLC’s (Programmable Logic Controllers) and electronic interfacing required.
- Experience with electronics design and fabrication required.
- Experience with micro controllers
- implementation and system design required.
- Experience using specialised tools and equipment used for design and fabrication required, such as CNC mills/lathes/routers, lasers cutters, 3D printers.
- Experience with hand and power tools (woodworking and metal) required.
- Experience with 3D modelling software is required.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Practical aptitude for machines/hand tools is required.
- Robust ability to problem-solve and trouble-solve an array of specialized instrumentation, computer software/hardware, and mechanical equipment is required.




- Ability to manage and work within budgets is required.
- Experience training and providing technical direction to students, staff, researchers, or other facility users is required, including assessment of competency and determination of appropriate supervision or equipment-access requirements.
- Experience developing and implementing laboratory safety procedures, hazard and risk assessments, training requirements, incident corrective actions, and other measures supporting occupational health and safety compliance is required.
- Able to communicate effectively with staff, students and faculty is required.
- Must have excellent technical writing, oral presentation and communication skills.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to plan, organize and administer large projects required.
- Strong laboratory administration skills, including purchasing, budget oversight, equipment coordination, inventory control, and record management, are required.
- Must be able to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- Must be able to share knowledge and skills with other groups and departments that may require your expertise.
- Must have excellent organizational skills.
- Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position which includes lifting up to 60 Lbs, bending low, stretching/reaching, and working in awkward positions.
- Satisfactory work record,



including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

Key responsibilities
Undergraduate Labs Specialized Technical Support
- Provide laboratory safety instruction and training, including general safe work practices for all lab spaces and the proper operation of laboratory equipment and machinery.
- Coordinate Lab use with Instructor(s)
- Supervise Lab/students during scheduled student access (for all labs except for Mechanical Engineering Digital Fabrication Lab).
- Meet regularly with Instructor(s) to exchange information and updates on lab activities and plans. Computer Integrated Manufacturing and Automation Lab (supports undergraduate core courses and electives)
- Provide supervision to users in the lab (undergrad students, staff) that includes safety training, oversight, scheduling, planning, and access.
- Responsible for operation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of specialized equipment.
This includes purchasing and maintaining computers and their software to ensure they can properly interface with equipment, data acquisition systems, and specialized instrumentation for teaching/research.
- Provide training on safe and effective use of specialized equipment including (but not limited to):
- Robotic Arms
- both conventional and co-bot style, at both industrial and educational sizes.
- PLC's (Programmable Logic Controllers)
- including programming and interfacing
- Current CAD, CAM software (Computer Aided Design/Manufacturing).
- CNC (Computer Control) Machines, eg. Mill, lathe
- Injection Molding machine
- design and use
- Custom built lab apparatus such as coffee machine units used for electives, specialized lab equipment, and demonstration equipment that is custom built.
- Manual

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