The Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering is home to about 60 professors leading research on a very broad range of topics. On the Industrial Engineering side, research areas include Operations Research, Information Engineering, Human Factors, and Applied Machine Learning, all of which seek to improve the systems we as humans rely on to navigate our world. On the Mechanical Engineering side, research areas include Robotics, Mechanics & Design, Materials, and Thermofluids, topics that are applied to applications including manufacturing, energy production, and bioengineering.

We are also home to about 2,000 very talented students: about 1,300 undergraduates are enrolled in the Industrial Engineering and in the Mechanical Engineering BASc programs. We have about 350 Master of Engineering (MEng) students, a professional program for students taking courses with us for a year or two. And we have about 350 MASc and PhD students, who work individually on research projects with a particular professor.

The Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering prides itself on being a good place to work: respectful, accepting of difference and professional. The machine shop staff design, machine, fabricate, install, maintain, and repair unique scientific devices, components and precision instruments for research purposes and undergraduate projects. The incumbent will work with state-of-the-art software and equipment to implement recent processes for the efficient use computer numerically controlled and manual machining equipment which are used to create custom projects that support and enable groundbreaking research at the faculty.

Preparing, assembling and setting-up material, equipment and supplies according to the needs of the facility





Providing detailed explanations and demonstrating procedures to students and/or employees on experiment set ups and lab techniques

Analyzing and recommending suitable materials and methods of approaching fabrication and/or lab work

Analyzing applicable installation methods for apparatus and devices

Performing complex or scientific diagnostic tests

Implementing plans and process improvements for lab/workshop activities

Analyzing and recommending suitable materials and methods of approaching fabrication and/or lab work Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience installing and implementing machining equipment and supporting continuous improvement, process optimization, or operational efficiency initiatives.

Formal training in SolidWorks with at least 2 years' experience. SolidWorks Professional Certification in Design.

Experience in configuring and setting up of computer numerically controlled machines(CNC) and computer aided design (CAD/CAM) to produce custom machined and fabricated components.

Experience with Microsoft Power Automate to implement automated process flows and data collection.

Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and work environment.

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Full-Time Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Engineering / Technical Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deservings groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Diversity

Statement The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members.

Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

CAD, Drafting, Facilities, Industrial Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Engineering, Operations

📌 Manufacturing Engineer / Engineering Technologist (Toronto)
🏢 University of Toronto
📍 Toronto