Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

- The Employment Equity Act , which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

City: Winnipeg

Organizational Unit: Automotive and Surface Transportation

Classification: RO

Tenure: Continuing

Language Requirements: English

Work arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the NRC work location identified.

The role

We are looking for a Metal Additive Manufacturing Research Officer to support our Automotive and Surface Transportation (AST) Research Centre. The successful candidate would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The selected candidate will be responsible for conducting advanced research and development activities in the field of metal additive manufacturing (AM). Your primary focus will be on exploring novel techniques, materials, processes, and applications to advance the state-of-the-art in metal AM technologies.

Key Activities

- Research and Development: Conduct cutting-edge research in metal additive manufacturing, including but not limited to process optimization, post-processing techniques, and quality control methods;
- Experimental Design and Execution: Design and execute novel experiments to investigate process parameters, microstructural evolution, and mechanical properties;
- Data Analysis: Using statistical methods and other analytical tools,



draw meaningful conclusions to recommend process optimization and error prediction;
- Technology Assessment: Evaluate emerging technologies, materials, and equipment related to metal additive manufacturing;
- Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support interdisciplinary research projects;
- Documentation and Reporting: Prepare technical reports, presentations, and publications for internal and external stakeholders;
- Intellectual Property (IP): Contribute to the development and protection of IP through invention disclosures, patent applications, and technology transfer activities;
- Continuous Learning: Stay current to trends in metal additive manufacturing through conferences and career development activities; and
- Client Engagement: Support the business development function as a scientific discipline leader. Assist in identifying client requirements and prepare technical scope of project proposals.

Screening criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates.

Education

Ph.D. degree in Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering.





A Master’s Degree in Engineering combined with work experience in research or technology development relevant to the position may also be considered.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

- Significant* experience conducting research in metal additive manufacturing including process development, process analysis and some materials characterization.
- Experience conducting research in advanced manufacturing elements such as advanced materials, industrial internet of things (IIoT), and robotics and automation.
- Significant* experience working with digital data including data collection, statistical analysis, programming and machine learning.
- Experience planning and executing engineering/scientific research projects, including writing technical research project proposals.
- Experience applying post-processing techniques would be considered an asset.
- Significant experience is defined as experience of two (2) to five (5) years.

Condition of employment

Reliability Status

For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.

Language requirements

English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment criteria

Technical competencies

- Knowledge of metal additive manufacturing and post-processing techniques including laser power bed fusion, binder jetting and inert atmosphere heat treatment.
- Knowledge of error detection and prevention methods in complex mechanical systems such as metal AM equipment.
- Ability to develop experimental plans, select appropriate methodologies, execute experiments accurately, and interpret results effectiv

📌 Metal Additive Manufacturing Research Officer (Winnipeg)
🏢 National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada
📍 Winnipeg