Mechatronics Technologist

Job summary

Create, operate, and maintain a safe, professional laboratory environment, including repairing, maintaining, modernizing, and fabricating equipment and facilities. Develop and maintain undergraduate laboratory experiments, support graduate research, participate in health and safety activities, perform administrative duties, and advise or supervise students and student employees.

Job details

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Job Number: J0926-0210 Job Title: Mechatronics Technologist Job Type: Continuing Full Time Department: Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Job Category: Technologists Number of Positions: 1 Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 29/09/2026 Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 06/10/2026 Salary (with Salary Rate): 75,944.00 - 83,638.00/Year Employee Group: CUPE 2424 Salary Level: 9R Hours Per Week: 35 Date Position Available: 01/10/2026 About Carleton University Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world. 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Duties And Responsibilities Reporting to both the Chair and Associate Chair for Laboratory Operations and being supervised by the Supervisor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Laboratories, and as a member of the Technical Staff, the Mechatronics Technologist is jointly responsible for creating, operating and maintaining a safe and professional laboratory environment. This is accomplished by acquiring and maintaining proficiency in the safe operation of laboratory equipment and by performing high-quality equipment and facility repair, maintenance, modernization and fabrication, using a broad set of skills including electrical/electronic, mechanical and computer applications. The Mechatronics Technologist will contribute to the development and maintenance of undergraduate laboratory experiments and support graduate student research. The Mechatronics Technologist will be a joint participant in the University Health and Safety Program within the laboratory, and will be responsible for performing the administrative duties associated with the position. The Mechatronics Technologist will perform a supervisory/advisory role with regards to students and student employees working within the laboratory. Qualifications The incumbent must possess the following qualifications: Good knowledge of analog and digital instrumentation, measurement sensors, electronics and electrical systems, computer technology, control systems and programming, and the relevant safety standards, training and specifications for the equipment under his/her care. Practical basic knowledge of mechatronics engineering principles, including knowledge related to solid and fluid mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics, materials, and heat transfer. Excellent interpersonal and organization skills, and be able to work independently or as part of team with students, other technical staff and faculty. Ability to prioritize projects, set and achieve deadlines is required. Education And Experience The above is normally acquired through the completion of: A three-year college diploma in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, or industrial automation engineering technology from a recognized institute of technology or an accredited equivalent. Possess/pursue Certification as an OACETT Applied Science Technologist (A.Sc.T.) or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.). A minimum of five years’ work experience in a position of similar responsibilities, preferably including a familiarity with an academic university environment involving interaction with students and faculty. Equivalences in education and experience will be considered. HR Note Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions. Health and Safety Requirements This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume. View complete position description View Disclaimer You must login first before attempting to apply for any postion. 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What you’ll do

Create, operate, and maintain a safe, professional laboratory environment, including repairing, maintaining, modernizing, and fabricating equipment and facilities. Develop and maintain undergraduate laboratory experiments, support graduate research, participate in health and safety activities, perform administrative duties, and advise or supervise students and student employees.

Requirements

Requires a three-year college diploma in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, or industrial automation engineering technology, or an equivalent qualification, and at least five years of relevant experience. Candidates must have knowledge of instrumentation, sensors, electronics, electrical systems, computer technology, control systems, programming, safety standards, and basic mechatronics principles; OACETT A.Sc.T. or C.E.T. certification must be held or pursued.

Listed skills

• materials · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Analog And Digital Instrumentation
• Measurement Sensors
• Electronics
• Electrical Systems
• Computer Technology
• Control Systems
• Programming
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Solid And Fluid Mechanics
• Dynamics
• Thermodynamics
• Materials
• Heat Transfer
• Equipment Maintenance And Repair
• Laboratory Safety
• Project Prioritization

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• Science & Research