Electro-Mechanical CNC Retrofit Technician

Renishaw; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for business travel

Health, dental, and vision coverage

RRSP with company match

Life insurance and long-term disabled

Job summary

Renishaw Canada is seeking an Electro‑Mechanical CNC Retrofit Technician to install, commission, and support machine tool solutions across diverse CNC platforms. You will work hands‑on with machine tools, electrical cabinets, and control systems, becoming the technical expert for customers, OEMs, and internal teams.

You will apply electrical and mechanical disciplines daily, diagnosing integration issues, optimizing performance, and delivering reliable measurement solutions in active production

Qualifications

• Advanced diploma or higher in a related field or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Strong electrical fundamentals including schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Practical mechanical aptitude with use of hand tools and alignment techniques.

Responsibilities

• Install, retrofit, and commission Renishaw probing, tool setting, calibration, and motion systems on CNC machine tools.
• Perform electrical and mechanical integration; read schematics and wire sensors and control components.
• Diagnose CNC controls, I/O, feedback, and kinematics issues and optimize machine calibration routines.
• Configure and validate probing cycles, macros, and calibration routines on customer machines.
• Train customers and partners on system operation, best practices, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Electro-mechanical tech

Industrial maintenance

CNC service

Automation systems

Communication skills

Education

Advanced diploma or higher

Tools

Fanuc

Siemens

Heidenhain

Haas

Mazak

Okuma

Job description

Electro‑Mechanical CNC Retrofit Technician – Canada Machine Tool Solutions | Renishaw Canada

Renishaw is a global leader in precision metrology, calibration, and manufacturing technologies. Our solutions are used on the world’s most advanced CNC machine tools to improve accuracy, productivity, and process reliability across aerospace, automotive, medical, and high‑precision manufacturing sectors. We are seeking an Electro‑Mechanical CNC Retrofit Technician to join our Machine Tool Solutions team in Canada.

Role Overview

In this role, you will install, commission, and support Renishaw machine tool products on a wide variety of CNC platforms. You will work hands‑on with machine tools, electrical cabinets, control systems, and software—acting as a technical expert for customers, OEMs, and internal teams. You will apply both electrical and mechanical disciplines daily, diagnosing integration issues, optimizing machine performance, and delivering reliable measurement solutions in active production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, retrofit, and commission Renishaw probing, tool setting, calibration, and motion systems on CNC machine tools
• Perform hands‑on electrical and mechanical integration, including:
  • Reading and troubleshooting electrical schematics
  • Wiring sensors, interfaces, and control components
  • Mechanical mounting, alignment, and adjustment of measurement hardware
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving CNC controls, machine I/O, feedback systems, and kinematics
• Configure and validate probing cycles, macros, and machine calibration routines on customer machines
• Support and optimize Renishaw PC‑based software used for calibration, inspection, and process control
• Train customers and partners on system operation, best practices, and basic troubleshooting
• Provide technical support during demonstrations, proof‑of‑concept trials, and application evaluations
• Communicate clearly with customers, sales engineers, and internal technical teams to ensure successful project outcomes

Required Experience & Background

Advanced diploma or higher in a supporting field, or equivalent hands‑on experience in:

• Electro‑mechanical technology
• Industrial maintenance
• CNC machine service
• Automation or manufacturing systems

Strong electrical fundamentals, including:

• Electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Sensors, relays, and I/O
• Safe troubleshooting practices around live equipment

Practical mechanical aptitude, including use of hand tools, alignment techniques, and machine hardware installation

Comfort working inside CNC control cabinets and on operating machine tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CNC controls such as Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain, Haas, Mazak, Okuma, or similar
• Familiarity with CNC probing systems, tool measurement, or machine calibration technologies
• Understanding of G‑code
• Background in machine tool retrofits, rebuilds, or automation integration
• Hands‑on experience working directly on CNC machine tools in a service, retrofit, OEM, or manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting production machining environments (mills, lathes, multi‑axis machines)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong problem‑solving skills across electrical, mechanical, and control systems
• Ability to work independently in the field and manage multiple customer engagements
• Clear communication skills for customer interaction, training, and technical reporting
• Professional, safety‑conscious approach when working in active manufacturing environments
• Willingness to travel within Canada

Compensation & Benefits

• $70,000 to $90,000 CAD, depending on experience and location
• Company vehicle for business travel
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• RRSP with company match
• Life insurance and long‑term disability
• Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Regular standing, bending, climbing, and lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Work performed on customer shop floors in proximity to operating CNC machinery
• Exposure to noise, vibration, and industrial environments with strict adherence to safety procedures

Benefits

• Company vehicle for all business‑related travel
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• RRSP plan with company match
• Life insurance & long‑term disability
• Vacation, sick time, company holidays
• Employee assistance program

Employment Type: Regular Time Type: Full time

Requisition Number: R7899

Reasonable Accommodation

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Renishaw, or if you require reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call 847-286-9953 or contact us at [e-mail].

Renishaw is a FTSE 250 global engineering and scientific technology company, with core skills in measurement, motion control, additive manufacturing, healthcare, spectroscopy and manufacturing. We supply products and services that push the boundaries of what is possible in applications as diverse as jet engine and wind turbine manufacture, through to dentistry and brain surgery. We are also a world leader in the field of metal additive manufacturing (also referred to as 3D printing), where we design and make industrial machines that ‘print' parts from metal powder. We currently have 77 offices in 36 countries, with around 5,200 employees worldwide. Over 3,000 people are employed within the UK where we carry out the majority of our research and development, and manufacturing. With a global presence in a broad range of sectors, we aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse global communities we serve. Every year we welcome a wide range of new employees, from apprentices to experienced professionals. By joining Renishaw you will be making a difference to the world in which we live, in a global company that encourages innovation and personal achievement. Our people help us to pursue this purpose so that we can continue to be a world leader in precision technology and deliver on our vision to innovate and transform capabilities in manufacturing, science and healthcare through unparalleled levels of precision, productivity and practicality.