Research and Development (R&D) Technician
The R&D Technician conducts tests and inspections to support the development of new and existing products while ensuring accuracy and safety. They are also responsible for maintaining equipment, troubleshooting test fixtures, and recording data for engineering analysis.
- On-site
- Edmonton, AB
- Posted Aug 12, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Master Flo Valve Inc. is currently seeking a full-time permanent Research and Development (R&D) Technician to work in Edmonton, AB. The R&D Technician conducts tests and inspections that support the development of new and existing products. This role ensures Master Flo products are tested accurately and to the highest standards for component integrity, cost effectiveness, and safety. Responsibilities: * Completes test procedures, ensuring testing is performed in a logical, accurate, and systematic manner * Records and presents data collected during testing to allow engineering analysis * Completes assembly and testing of any Master Flo product / test fixture / test equipment as required * Performs troubleshooting of any Master Flo product / test fixture / test equipment when required * Performs maintenance on all research and development equipment * Ensures the research and development area is clean and organized * Provides input on design, assembly, and productivity of products, fixtures, and techniques * Conducts all operations with safety in mind * Other duties as required Qualifications: * Graduate from a recognized technical institute with an engineering diploma or sufficient experience portraying assembly, testing or mechanical ability to perform the required responsibilities * Practical assembly experience (valves/chokes is an asset) * Practical test equipment experience is an asset * Oil and gas industry experience is an asset * Working knowledge of Word, Excel and LabVEIW an asset * Strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and * Commitment to workplace health and safety Work Conditions: * Day shift: Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day. Option for overtime. * Work is performed indoors. What Master Flo offers YOU: * Competitive compensation package, including a RRSP match program, profit sharing program, dental care, vision care, and extended health care * Job security: have peace of mind working for a stable company that has been in business for over 45 years! * The chance to work for a global leader while enjoying the benefits of a privately-owned business * A team-first positive working environment where ingenuity and entrepreneurial thinking are rewarded with career advancement opportunities * The opportunity to play a key role in helping the world's leading energy producers meet their most challenging flow management requirements Master Flo Valve Inc. is the technological leader and world-class manufacturer of surface and subsea chokes, specialty control valves, and supporting actuation. Our head office is in Edmonton, Alberta, and houses our Engineering, Manufacturing, Research & Development teams, Aftermarket support group and facilities. At Master Flo Valve we do not use AI in our screening process. Our team personally reviews each application to ensure a fair and individualized assessment. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates identified for further consideration will be contacted. #MFV #HP Internal Candidates - please apply by logging in to UltiPro. External Candidates - please apply with the Apply Now button.
What you’ll do
The R&D Technician conducts tests and inspections to support the development of new and existing products while ensuring accuracy and safety. They are also responsible for maintaining equipment, troubleshooting test fixtures, and recording data for engineering analysis.
Requirements
Candidates should possess an engineering diploma from a recognized technical institute or equivalent practical experience in assembly and testing. Proficiency in mechanical aptitude and familiarity with tools like Word, Excel, and LabVIEW are considered assets.
Benefits
• RRSP match program • Profit sharing program • Dental care • Vision care • Extended health care
Listed skills
- Attention to detailPreferred
- Microsoft ExcelPreferred
- Microsoft WordPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Mechanical aptitude
- Troubleshooting
- Assembly
- Testing
- Inspection
- Data collection
- Maintenance
- Engineering analysis
- Word
- Excel
- LabVIEW
- Attention to detail
- Health and safety
- Ingenuity
- UltiPro (HRIS Software)
- Dental Care
- Research
- Artificial Intelligence
- Management
- Control Valves
- Occupational Safety And Health
- Engineering Analysis
- Entrepreneurial Leadership
- Optometry
- Oil and Gas
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Operations
- Valves (Piping)
- Test Design
- Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
- Test Equipment
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Science & Research
- Trades
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Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week