Date: | March, 2015 |
Reports to (Job Title): | Laboratory Director |
Jobs Reporting (Job Titles): | None |
Department: | Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering |
Location: |
Main Campus |
Grade: |
USG 9/10 |
The Laboratory/Clinic Engineer provides technical support for the Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering department with primary responsibility for the undergraduate Mechatronics Engineering students.
Provide technical support for the Mechatronics design courses
Provide technical support for undergraduate laboratories
Support undergraduate projects
Keep pace with technology and program requirements
A degree in mechanical engineering or similar engineering program is required. Must be a Professional Engineer in Ontario or a registered Engineer in Training.
Several years of relevant experience are required.
Technical:
A strong aptitude for mechanical technologies and systems is essential. Must have good knowledge and operational experience in many of the following areas:
MS Word | Excel | PowerPoint | Other |
word | excel | powerpoint | other |
Provides technical support for undergraduate students, faculty, and other technical staff. Must be able to effectively communicate with people at all levels of expertise.
Independently advises and instructs students. Manages equipment inventory.
Advises students in conjunction with supervising faculty.
Most of the work is light and clean however some of the work in the heavy labs can include large and dirty equipment.
Working conditions vary and range from working at a computer, to bench work, to work in heavy labs. Working outside of normal hours might be occasionally required to deal with emergencies, maintenance, extended run experiments, or upgrades.