Company Description

SewerVUE Technology builds autonomous sensor platforms that inspect large-diameter water and sewer pipelines from the inside. Our MPIS Floats carry LiDAR, sonar, cameras, through live-flow pipes up to 1,000 m in a single run. We're looking for someone who can design and build motor-driven wheel attachments that give our floats active propulsion and steering capability inside the pipe.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site position for a Mechatronics Engineer located in Coquitlam, BC. The Mechatronics Engineer will oversee the design, testing, maintenance, and enhancement of robotic systems and sensor technology used in pipeline condition assessment.

Our current floats are passive ? they ride the flow. That works well in high-flow conditions, but it limits where and how we can deploy. We need motorized wheel modules that bolt onto the float body and drive it through pipes with low flow, against flow, or in dry conditions. The wheels need to handle pipe diameters from 450 mm and up, conform to varying pipe geometry (circular, egg-shaped, rectangular), and survive full submersion in water and wastewater.

CAUTION!

This is not a desk job drawing up concepts for someone else to build. You will prototype, test, break, redesign, and send it back out for fabrication. You should be comfortable on the shop floor and at a workstation. If you have strong hands and a sharp mind, keep reading.

What you will do

• Design, prototype, and iterate motor-driven wheel attachment modules for SewerVUE's MPIS Float platforms
• Assist with a variety of other projects (redesign a sensor mount, move holes in a plate, organize drawings, etc.)
• Select and integrate drive motors, gear reduction, wheel/tread materials, and mounting hardware suitable for submerged, harsh pipe environments
• Design clamping and quick-attach mechanisms that allow wheel modules to be installed and removed in the field without special tools
• Develop speed and torque control systems ? the wheels need to drive the float at controlled speeds through pipes of varying diameter, slope, and surface condition
• Waterproof and environmentally seal all electrical and mechanical assemblies to IP68 or equivalent
• Build and maintain test rigs; conduct bench and field testing in live pipe environments
• Work with our sensor and software teams to integrate wheel telemetry (speed, position, power draw) into our DataVUE platform
• Source components, manage vendor relationships, and maintain a BOM for production builds
• Document designs, assembly procedures, and maintenance schedules so the field crew can service the units independently

Required

• Diploma or degree in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, electromechanical technology, or a related discipline
• Hands-on experience designing and building electromechanical systems ? not just CAD, but cutting metal, wiring motors, and making things work.
• Strong fundamentals in DC motor selection, gear trains, power transmission, and torque/speed calculations
• Experience with waterproofing, sealing, or designing for submerged / harsh environments
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD

Nice to have

• Experience with robotics platforms, ROVs, crawlers, or pipe inspection equipment
• Familiarity with embedded controllers (Arduino, STM32, or similar) for motor control
• Experience with CAN bus, RS-485, or other industrial communication protocols (me mostly use TCP/IP)
• Background in designing for field-serviceability (quick-swap components, tool-free adjustments)
• Knowledge of pipe materials and conditions (concrete, steel, vitrified clay, PVC, corroded surfaces)
• Valid driver's license and willingness to be on-site. This job is not possible to do from your home.

Pay: $70,000.00-$200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Application question(s):

• Are you physically located in the lower mainland and willing t