Electrical and Mechatronics Laboratory Technologist

Carleton University; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Carleton University is seeking an Electrical and Mechatronics Laboratory Technologist to support undergraduate and graduate labs in the Department of Electronics. The role involves maintaining equipment, repairing facilities, and assisting in lab development while ensuring safety standards are met.

Ideal candidates have a diploma or degree in electronics/mechatronics and at least five years of related experience, with strong problem-solving and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• Broad electronics and electrical engineering knowledge for undergraduate labs.
• Strong technical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience in laboratory methodology and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Create, operate and maintain a safe lab environment for undergrad labs.
• Repair and maintain lab infrastructure and equipment.
• Support Mechatronics courses and some graduate labs as needed.
• Supervise students and student employees, ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechatronics

Lab supervision

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Diploma in Electronics/Mechatronics

BEng in Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

C/C++

VHDL/Verilog

PLC programming

Job description

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TERM Assignment

Carleton University also welcomes applications from continuing employees. If a Continuing employee is the successful candidate, this assignment will be considered a Term Assignment, and the successful candidate must obtain a leave of absence from their current and substantive position, where applicable. Permission for such leave must not be unreasonably withheld.

If you are an internal applicant belonging to a union (CUPE 2424, CUPE 910 or OPSEU 404), please make sure to update your current union status in your candidate profile each time you apply for a vacant position. Internal “unionized” candidates with priority status will be given first consideration. Please note: Carleton University encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Job Number: J0326-0132

Job Title: Electrical and Mechatronics Laboratory Technologist

Job Type: Extended Term

Department: Electronics

Job Category: Technologists

Number of Positions: 1

Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 26/08/2026

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 02/09/2026

Salary (with Salary Rate): 75,944.00 - 83,638.00/Year

Assignment Duration From: 01/06/2026

Assignment Duration To: 31/05/2028

Employee Group: CUPE 2424

Salary Level: 9R

Hours Per Week: 35

Date Position Available: 01/04/2026

About Carleton University

Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world. Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work. The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.

Duties And Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Chair of the Department of Electronics, the Electrical and Mechatronics Lab Technologist is an integral member of the Technical Staff. The Technologist is jointly responsible for creating, operating, and maintaining a safe and professional laboratory environment that supports both undergraduate and, as allocated and approved by the Chair, graduate laboratories. This is achieved by acquiring and maintaining proficiency in the safe operation of laboratory equipment and by performing high-quality equipment and facility repair, maintenance of infrastructure and equipment required for undergraduate courses, modernization of labs and equipment, and fabrication of devices, mechanisms, and circuits as required. The role requires a broad set of skills, including electrical/electronic, mechanical, and some computer programming and knowledge of Mechatronics oriented software applications. The Technologist will contribute to the development and maintenance of undergraduate laboratory experiments, particularly in courses supporting the Mechatronics program, and may support graduate student research when directed by the Chair. They will perform a supervisory and advisory role concerning students and student employees working within the laboratory, ensuring that facilities are used safely and appropriately. Participation in the University Health and Safety Program within the laboratory is mandatory, and the Technologist will perform administrative duties associated with the position. Work requirements will depend on course schedules and deadlines which may vary between terms or within a term. Occasional flex time or overtime may be required and requested. The position will require working with other departments and the Director of the Mechatronics program (while still being under the management of the Chair of the Department of Electronics).

Qualifications

Maintain a broad practical knowledge of electronics and electrical engineering in order to support laboratories spanning the field. A thorough up-to-date knowledge of electrical and electronic circuits and laboratory equipment and both hardware and software aspects of computer systems is essential.

This position requires strong technical, communication, interpersonal, administrative and organizational skills. The incumbent assists in the efficient daily operation and continued enhancement of essential laboratories, therefore a solid grounding in laboratory methodology, techniques and procedures is necessary. They must have a broad range of skills including attention to detail and ability to focus and problem solve for situations that may have undefined answers. The incumbent needs to have the ability to be empathetic yet enforce policy, and should demonstrate a passion for continual learning in the field.

The Technologist Must Possess

• Good knowledge of analog and digital instrumentation, measurement sensors, electronics and electrical systems, computer technology, control systems, and programming.
• Practical knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, including solid and fluid mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics, materials, and heat transfer.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team with students, other technical staff, and faculty.
• Ability to prioritize projects, set, and achieve deadlines.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for diagnosing and repairing complex systems involving controllers, sensors, and integrated circuits.
• Expertise in software platforms for lab measurements and control, including LabVIEW, MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C/C++, VHDL, Verilog, and PLC programming environments.
• Advanced proficiency with test and measurement hardware and prototyping tools.
• Familiarity with embedded systems, microcontrollers, FPGAs, and related hardware.
• Knowledge of PID control systems, signal processing, and data acquisition systems to a level appropriate for undergraduate and graduate laboratory experiments.
• Hands on experience with mechatronics systems, including robotics, control systems, electric motors, sensors, and electric/hybrid electric propulsion systems.
• Commitment to lifelong learning, staying updated with the latest developments in mechatronics, electronics, and software tools, including AI relating to mechatronics.

Education And Experience

The above is normally acquired through:

• Completion of a three-year college diploma in in electronics, mechatronics, or industrial automation engineering technology from a recognized institute or accredited equivalent; OR, completion of a recognized BEng degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• Five years of experience following graduation in a position providing exposure to a wide variety of equipment and repair procedures, ideally at an educational institution or in a research and development environment.
• Electronics trouble-shooting experience preferred.
• Electrical measurement experience preferred.
• Circuit design and assembly experience preferred (schematic entry, simulation, board layout, SMT assembly).
• Microcontroller programming experience preferred.
• Experience with small power tools preferred.

HR Note

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

Health and Safety Requirements

This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.