Job Description

Overview

The Technician provides technical support for the Mechatronic Vehicle Systems (MVS) Lab research team in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering. This involves software, electrical circuit, and electric panel designs for different MVS lab projects including electric vehicles, robots, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and autonomous systems. The computer codes need to be run in real time both in hardware-in-the-loop and real systems. This position reports to Prof. Amir Khajepour and MVS Lab Director.

This role is contingent upon funding.

Responsibilities

Technical Support for Mechatronic Vehicle Systems

• Test vehicle fabrication and assembly
• Vehicle operation for testing and data collection
• Human interface development
• Support for autonomous vehicle system testing
• Design and construct simple analog and/or digital circuits, specific to research projects
• Assist with the design and development of research equipment and methods

Technical Support for MVS Students

• Support students in their research experiments
• Create and develop software code for experimental setups
• Develop written instructions and manuals
• Supervise, instruct, and assist with MVS lab student projects

Health and Safety

• Promote and maintain safety standards
• Manage and maintain MSDS inventory, and equipment inventory
• Conduct workplace inspections in areas assigned
• Maintain training levels

Qualifications

• College diploma in Engineering with a focus on Software and Automation
• Work experience in automation companies
• A strong aptitude for software, control, and electrical technologies and systems is essential. Must have good knowledge and operational experience in many of the following areas:

• PLC coding
• Real-time software design
• Matlab/Simulink
• Robotics
• Electrical assembly, diagnostics and repair
• Embedded system design, and prototyping
• Control Systems
• Data acquisition and Monitoring
• Sensor and actuator selection, sourcing, installation, calibration, and filtering
• Safety standards and procedures
• Working outside of normal hours might be occasionally required to deal with emergencies, maintenance, extended run experiments, or upgrades
• Heavy lifting and use of power tools

Equity Statement

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The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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