Manufacturing Technologist (8-Month Term)

Description:

About us:

The Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering is home to about 60 professors leading research on a very broad range of topics. On the Industrial Engineering side, research areas include Operations Research, Information Engineering, Human Factors, and Applied Machine Learning, all of which seek to improve the systems we as humans rely on to navigate our world. On the Mechanical Engineering side, research areas include Robotics, Mechanics & Design, Materials, and Thermofluids, topics that are applied to applications including manufacturing, energy production, and bioengineering.

We are also home to about 2,000 very talented students: about 1,300 undergraduates are enrolled in the Industrial Engineering and in the Mechanical Engineering BASc programs. We have about 350 Master of Engineering (MEng) students, a professional program for students taking courses with us for a year or two. And we have about 350 MASc and PhD students, who work individually on research projects with a particular professor.

The Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering prides itself on being a good place to work: respectful, accepting of difference and professional.

We value employees who are goal-oriented and self-motivated, and who are constantly looking to improve how we serve our students and faculty. We believe in teamwork, in working together for the greater good, and yet doing so in a way that respects each employee’s work-life balance. Finally, we value each employee as an individual, and look for opportunities to recognize each contribution.

Your opportunity:

The machine shop staff design, machine, fabricate, install, maintain, and repair unique scientific devices, components and precision instruments for research purposes and undergraduate projects. The incumbent will work with state-of-the-art software and equipment to implement new processes for the efficient use computer numerically controlled and manual machining equipment which are used to create custom projects that support and enable groundbreaking research at the faculty. Learn more at: 

Under general direction of the Machine Shop Manager, the Manufacturing Technologist is responsible for coordinating the installation and implementation of new equipment and processes in the machine shop. They will analyze applicable installation methods for apparatus and devices to suggest and implement improvements to processes and workflows. This may involve designing, modifying and fabricating custom fixtures, tooling and databases. Once implemented, the incumbent will create training materials and standard operating procedures for the unit. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, assembling and setting-up material, equipment and supplies according to the needs of the facility
• Providing detailed explanations and demonstrating procedures to students and/or employees on experiment set ups and lab techniques
• Analyzing and recommending suitable materials and methods of approaching fabrication and/or lab work
• Analyzing applicable installation methods for apparatus and devices
• Designing, modifying and fabricating custom lab apparatus, tools and jigs
• Performing complex or scientific diagnostic tests
• Implementing plans and process improvements for lab/workshop activities
• Analyzing and recommending suitable materials and methods of approaching fabrication and/or lab work

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience installing and implementing machining equipment and supporting continuous improvement, process optimization, or operational efficiency initiatives.
• Formal training in SolidWorks with at least 2 years' experience. SolidWorks Professional Certification in Design.
• Experience in configuring and setting up of computer numerically controlled machines(CNC) and computer aided design (CAD/CAM) to produce custom machined and fabricated components.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of modern machining and work holding methods.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Automate to implement automated process flows and data collection.
• Demonstrated ability to build and nurture strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills, with the proven ability to explain complex processes to a wide range of audiences.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize, manage and meet multiple competing deadlines with high flexibility, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with the demonstrated capability to effectively work independently, within a team, and under direction.
• Proven ability to practice strong professionalism, tact, discretion, initiative, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and work environment.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Adaptable
• Goal oriented
• Motivated self-learner
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Responsible

Closing Date: 10/19/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type : Budget - Term 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 13 -- $89,794 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $114,832. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Engineering / Technical

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.