Mechanical Engineering

Price Faculty of Engineering

Position number: 37107

Date posted: November 6, 2026

Job details

Technologist, Mechatronics & Automation - Technologist 3 (CUPE 1482)

Regular Full-Time (Budget Funded)

Full-time:

Yes

Permanent:

Yes

Work schedule:

35 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 10:00AM-6:00PM

Salary:

$37.87 to $53.89 per hour ($68,923.40 to $98,079.80 per annum)

Expected Start Date

December 7, 2026

Trial/Probation period:

840 hours worked

For more information please contact: Janice Lane - [email protected]

Qualifications

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:

- Completed B.Sc. Science degree in a related area of study preferred.
- Engineering Technology Diploma from a recognized Community College or equivalent and eligibility for CTTAM certification required.

EXPERIENCE:

- 7 years of related experience in a research setting is required.
- Experience working with manufacturing equipment (conventional and advanced digital manufacturing) required.
- Experience working with mechatronics and electronics required.
- Experience maintaining and initiating building maintenance and infrastructure improvements is required.
- Extensive experience in maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing equipment is required.
- Knowledge of safety regulations, WHIMIS and hazardous materials protocols and safe work procedures in a lab/shop setting is required.
- Requires working knowledge of automation systems, robotics, microcontroller programming, electronics troubleshooting, and mechanical design principles.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Ability to perform selection, operation and maintenance of specialized equipment that requires extensive theoretical and/or practical knowledge and troubleshooting skills in the area of mechatronics and automation is required.
- Ability to design and fabricate apparatus using basic and specialized tools is required.
- Ability to prepare specifications, drawings, instructions and procedures is required.
- Ability to plan, organize and administer an entire project is required.
- Proficiency in the safe use of tools and equipment including maintenance and calibration is required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required to work with students and staff.
- Ability to oversee inventory control and ensure accurate stock management required.
- Ability to coordinate multiple responsibilities while effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines is required.
- Must be capable of working effectively both independently and collaboratively.
- Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and guide others is required.
- Ability to manage and work within a budget is required.
- Familiarity with computing equipment related to data acquisition is an asset.
- Must be capable of performing duties assigned.
- Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.





Key responsibilities

Research Support – Technical

- Work cooperatively with academics, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows in their research.
- Use Engineering principles to evaluate technical problems, conceptualise and design solutions, use multi-disciplinary fabrication techniques to create or modify equipment to achieve specific objectives.
- Use of technical skills to fabricate, maintain and operate specialised equipment used for research – this can include creating training for use, safety process implementation and overall support for lab equipment.
- Instruct technical staff and students in the use and operation of specialised equipment, and interpret data using manual and automated means.
- Purchase, maintain, and upgrade computer software and peripherals to allow interfacing with instrumentation and data acquisition to specialized equipment for research.
- Work with installation personnel when receiving new equipment and attain proficiency in principles and operation attending training courses.
- Use Engineering principles to evaluate technical problems, conceptualize and design solutions, use multi-discipline fabrication techniques to create or modify equipment to achieve specific objectives.
- Meet with academic staff and graduate students for frequent consultation regarding practical aspects of their research. Advise on the availability of equipment, materials application and recent developments in instrumentation, provide evidence of suitability and recommend how to acquire these technologies cost-effectively.
- Design, procure materials and construct safety related structures for research labs in accordance with UM policy and Provincial regulations.
- Purchase research related parts and materials: includes obtaining quotes, choosing suppliers, EPIC or Visa orders, and receiving goods are required.
- Maintain CTTAM (Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba) as a Mechanical Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) membership/certification.
- Keep abreast of developments in new engineering concepts, techniques and education in general area of expertise.
- Occasionally provide technical support to other departments within the Price Faculty of Engineering.

Undergraduate and Graduate Teaching Support

- Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and support of undergraduate teaching laboratories, independently or in collaboration with teaching staff and other technologists.
- Maintains laboratory spaces, including equipment upkeep, supply stocking, housekeeping, and safety compliance.
- Provides laboratory safety orientation,



training, and oversight for students and other users.
- Administers laboratory access procedures including card access management, visitor and tour coordination, and related security protocols.
- May oversee and provide guidance to large groups of students during laboratory activities.

- Provide training, technical support, and supervision for hands-on laboratory activities and courses involving:

- Manual and CNC milling machines and lathes.
- Advanced digital fabrication equipment including laser cutters, multi-axis CNC machines, injection moulding equipment and 3D printers.
- Hand and power tools.
- Custom-designed tools and equipment for instructional purposes.

- Coordinate inventory management and supply procurement for undergraduate teaching laboratories in collaboration with other staff.
- Responsible for creating student toolkits, test setups and similar course related items that are typically given to or interacted with by students. This responsibility includes design, implementation, maintenance and inventory.
- Purchase and coordinate the acquisition of equipment and materials required to support hands-on teaching and laboratory instruction.
- Responsible for the repair of student test apparatus that includes PLC’s, microcontrollers, and other electrical elements as well as mechanical design elements.

Administrative Support

- Responsible for selecting, purchasing general equipment and other consumables as required for maintaining inventory for laboratory operations.
- Responsible for monthly reconciliation of all purchases.
- Keep, report, and maintain all records related to Purchasing Visa and equipment purchases.
- Research and procure equipment and tools for core course labs.
- Coordinate tours and demonstrations of labs to visitors, both planned and drop-in.
- Support outreach programs.
- Other duties as assigned.

Additional information

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

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