Technologist, Mechatronics & Automation- Tech3 (CUPE 1482)

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

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

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 new developments in instrumentation, provide evidence of suitability and recommend how to acquire these technologies cost-effectively.
- Design, procure materia

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🏢 University of Manitoba
📍 Winnipeg