Job Description

Maker Program Engineer/Curriculum Designer - Caution Tape Robotics Club

Company: Caution Tape Robotics Club

Location: 240 Riviera Drive, Unit 1, Markham, ON L3R 5M1

About Caution Tape Robotics Club

Caution Tape Robotics Club is a leading STEM education organization located in Markham, Ontario. We believe in empowering youth through hands-on robotics, coding, and maker programs that fuel curiosity, build future skills, and transform students into confident problem solvers.

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate Maker Program Engineer/Curriculum Designer with strong technical expertise in electronics, mechanical systems, and educational design. This role involves developing and refining our comprehensive 5-level maker program curriculum, creating project specifications, and ensuring seamless progression from basic TinkerCAD projects to professional PCB design and product development.

Responsibilities

Design and develop comprehensive curriculum for Levels 1-5 maker programs (Grades 1-10). Create detailed project specifications, learning objectives, and assessment criteria for each level. Develop crash course curricula including M5Stack/TinkerCAD Fundamentals, Onshape CAD, AICoding, and ESP32 Advanced Programming. Engineer project prototypes and test implementations across all skill levels. Create technical documentation, instructor guides, and student materials. Collaborate with coaches to ensure curriculum deliverability and effectiveness. Continuously iterate and improve curriculum based on student outcomes and feedback. Design progression pathways that prepare students for real-world product development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fieldpreferred. Proven experience in curriculum design and educational program development. Proficiency in: CAD software (TinkerCAD, Onshape) Microcontroller programming (Micro:bit, M5Stack, ESP32) Electronics design and PCB layout 3D printing and manufacturing processes Python programming and AI/ML basics

Nice to Have

Experience in FRC or related advanced STEM projects.

Knowledge of:

Soldering and electronics assembly Robotics and control systems Product development lifecycle Wireless communication protocols Prior experience teaching or mentoring in technical subjects. Understanding of age-appropriate skill progression in STEM education.

Engineering & Design Skills

Strong technical problem-solving and prototyping abilities. Experience with mechanical systems, servo control, and sensor integration. Ability to design projects that scale from simple to professional complexity. Understanding of manufacturing constraints and design for production. Excellent documentation and technical writing skills.

Contract & Schedule

Part-time, minimum 3 months, with the potential for full-time promotion.
Typical shift options:

Weeknights (4 - 6 PM; 4 - 8 PM) Weekends (Saturday & Sunday, multiple shift options) Summer: Weekdays (9 AM - 3 PM)

Application Requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants must submit the following

in addition to their resume and/or cover letter

:

1.Maker Portfolio Samples

Submit a

shared online folder

(e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox) containing

2-3 examples

of projects you have built or designed. These may include:

Electronics or microcontroller projects (Arduino, ESP32, micro:bit, etc.) Fabrication projects (3D printing, laser cutting, woodworking, etc.) Interactive STEM builds or classroom maker activities. For each project, include a

short description

(1-2 sentences) explaining what it is, what tools or platforms were used, and your role in creating it. Clear photos, schematics, short videos, or build notes are encouraged. Applications without work samples will not be reviewed.

2. Short Technical Design Task - Reactive Button Game

This task is intended to evaluate your ability to

think through interactive design

,

combine electronics and logic

, and

explain your approach clearly

.

Propose a

simple design

for a mini Whac-A-Mole style game: Imagine a setup with

multiple buttons and LEDs

. When one button is pressed, its LED turns

red

, the button pressed again, it turns

blue

, pressed once more, it deactivates the LED, and so on. Your submission should be

short

(maximum 1 page) and can be a

sketch + explanation

or a

brief technical description

. You do

not

need to write full code, but you should explain the

logic

,

wiring concept

, and

how you would implement it

for a classroom or workshop environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Freelance

Pay: $17.63-$50.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:

Markham, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:

teaching: 1 year (preferred) Electrical engineering: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person