Technician - Mechatronics

Purpose

Under the general direction of the Manager, and in conjunction with the department's faculty members, the Technician-Mechatronics is responsible for providing technical support for assigned undergraduate laboratories within the Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering programs. The role works with course faculty to support the design, development, implementation and continuous improvement of laboratory experiments and projects, including providing technical input on equipment, instrumentation, components, processes, health and safety, and the appropriate use of available resources. The role maintains a high level of technical knowledge relevant to assigned laboratories and provides technical expertise in the development, testing, implementation and demonstration of laboratory experiments and prototypes, preparation of laboratory manuals and technical documentation, maintenance of laboratory equipment and resources, and documentation required for professional accreditation of engineering programs. This role will support the vision, purpose, values and strategic direction of Lassonde School of Engineering and York University, and contribute to a positive, supportive student-focused team environment of high performance, respect, trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement, embracing diversity and fostering inclusion.

Education

University Degree in Engineering or an equivalent of 4 years recent experience (defined as within the last five years) working at York University and performing the same or similar tasks. This education equivalency is in addition to the experiential requirements outlined below.

Experience

Three (3) years recent and related technical experience in the educational sector. Experience supporting the setup and operation of undergraduate engineering laboratories and related technical projects, and experience working with integrated mechatronic, automation, instrumentation, data acquisition and mechanical systems is required. Experience operating lathes, milling machines and portable machining equipment.

Skills

• Effective problem-solving, organizational and planning skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to maintain professional, respectful and collaborative working relationships with faculty, students, teaching assistants, technical team members, vendors and other external partners.
• Ability to install, configure, commission, calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and associated hardware and software.
• Ability to determine material and equipment requirements and prepare quotations and cost estimates.
• Intermediate MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Knowledge of robotics, automation, instrumentation, sensors, data acquisition, industrial control and integrated engineering systems, including LabVIEW/NI DAQ systems, hardware interfacing and electronic instrumentation.
• Knowledge of embedded systems and IoT hardware (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi and ESP32), Python or MATLAB for instrumentation applications, and data analysis techniques for sensor applications.
• Knowledge of sensors and transducers, signal conditioning, analog and digital electronics, electronic test equipment, circuit assembly and soldering.
• Familiarity with engineering laboratory safety requirements and the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).

Additional Notes

This position requires the candidate to produce a verification of degree(s), credentials(s), or equivalencies from accredited institutions and/or international equivalents at the time of interview.

The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.

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