Electro-Mechanical Technologist

Saltworks Technologies: Industrial Water + Lithium; Richmond; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

RRSP matching

Life insurance

AD&D coverage

Education allowance

Team events

Job summary

Saltworks Technologies in Richmond, BC is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technologist to join our team. You will blend design work with hands-on production duties, helping bring drawings to working equipment and growing across electrical, mechanical, and production planning disciplines.

The role offers mentorship, training, and the opportunity to work on advanced water treatment and lithium refining systems for leading global customers.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering Technology or related discipline.
• 2–4 years of experience building foundation in electrical and mechanical principles.
• Strong organization and attention to detail with ability to map out complete systems.
• Ability to read P&IDs and electrical schematics; willingness to learn new tech.

Responsibilities

• Specify instruments by evaluating process, electrical, and mechanical requirements.
• Develop electrical hardware work packages to connect panels to field devices.
• Produce installation instructions and parts lists for interfacing electrical and mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams and grow into subject matter expert role.
• Support production floor operations with hands-on assembly, troubleshooting, and commissioning.

Skills

P&IDs reading

Electrical schematics

Multitasking

English communication

Education

Mechatronics/Electrical/Mechanical Eng Tech diploma

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Saltworks Technologies is a leading Canadian cleantech company solving two of the world's most pressing challenges: water sustainability and critical minerals supply. We design and build advanced industrial water treatment and lithium refining systems for global leaders in semiconductors, mining, automotive, and industrial processing.

Saltworks is a 2025 Technology Fast 50 company and EY Entrepreneur of the Year award winner. We lead our industry in adopting and developing AI across our products, projects, and operations. Join us and build skills defining the next era of engineering and industrial systems.

The Role

We have an immediate opening for an Electro-Mechanical Technologist. You’ll combine design work with hands‑on time on our production floor, helping take our systems from drawings to working equipment. This multifaceted role draws on electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and production planning, and is a great fit for someone who wants to grow across disciplines. We are willing to invest in and train the right person who has some overlapping background.

Your Responsibilities

• Specify instruments by evaluating process, electrical, and mechanical requirements to ensure the right product is selected for each application.
• Develop electrical hardware work packages that detail everything needed to connect electrical panels to field devices, including wiring, lugs, disconnects, and termination hardware.
• Produce installation instructions and parts lists for interfacing electrical and mechanical systems, covering field connectors, cable glands, and enclosure mounting.
• Work alongside engineering and production specialists, with mentorship and support as you grow into a subject matter expert role.
• Support production floor operations, applying hands‑on knowledge to assembly, troubleshooting, and system commissioning.

You Will Be a Great Fit If You Have

• A post‑secondary diploma or degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering Technology (or a related discipline).
• 2–4 years of experience building a foundation in electrical and mechanical principles.
• A high degree of organization and attention to detail, with a genuine interest in mapping out complete systems.
• The ability to multitask comfortably across a varied, fast‑moving role.
• Curiosity, resourcefulness, and a proactive drive to learn new technical principles and technologies.
• The ability to read and interpret both P&IDs and electrical schematics.
• Working knowledge of EPLAN, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks (an asset; training available).
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills, paired with a positive, can‑do attitude.

Why join Saltworks?

At Saltworks, you'll collaborate with talented colleagues to solve complex, real‑world problems – designing and delivering innovative water treatment and lithium refining systems for some of the world's most recognized companies. Every team member plays a real part, from early‑stage development through field deployment.

Saltworks is investing intentionally in artificial intelligence for engineering and technical work. Engineering offers one of the longest runways for AI‑driven productivity and automation, and Saltworks aims to be at the forefront of this shift. We provide the training, computational capacity, and practical tools needed for engineers and technical professionals to apply AI meaningfully in their work.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation package, including medical, dental, vision, RRSP matching, life insurance, AD&D coverage, and an education allowance.
• Culture built on safety, innovation, diversity, and continuous learning.
• Collaborative, cross‑functional team environment where every member contributes to project outcomes.
• Regular social activities and company events.

Kindly, no recruiters.

Salary

Negotiable based on your experience, qualifications, and alignment with comparable roles internally.

Location:13800 Steveston Hwy, Richmond, BC V6W 1A8