ELECTRONICS & WORKSHOP TECH (ENG-MARC@CERC)

McMaster University; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

McMaster University is seeking a Licensed Term Workshop Technician to oversee the MARC lab’s high‑power test systems and support engineering research. The position focuses on developing procedures, maintaining equipment, and delivering safety training within a busy university workshop environment.

Responsibilities include organizing the lab, documenting procedures, calibrating instrumentation, and assisting researchers and students with hands‑on testing in a collaborative setting at Central

Qualifications

• 3-year Community College diploma in Electronics or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain electronics workshop equipment.

Skills

Electronics

Lab experience

Safety procedures

Education

3-year Community College diploma in Electronics

Tools

CAD software

Testing equipment

Job description

ELECTRONICS & WORKSHOP TECH (ENG-MARC@CERC)

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/10/16

Job Type

Limited Term (>12 months)

Close Date

2026/10/30

Employee Group

Unifor Unit 1, Staff

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Department

Mechanical Engineering

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Salary Grade/Band

Grade 7

Salary Range

$29.26 - $41.19 (hourly)

Job Code

JD0536

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Contract Duration

24 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

35

Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm, 35 hours/week

Education Level 3-year Community College diploma in Electronics or related field of study

Career Level 3 years of relevant experience

Anticipated Start Date November 23, 2026

Job Description

Electronics and Workshop Technician
ENG-CERC@MARC
(JD00536)

Ranked among the top engineering schools in Canada and worldwide, the Faculty of Engineering has a reputation for innovative programs, cutting-edge research, leading faculty, and aspiring students. Engineering faculty, staff, and students at McMaster pursue research and learning in more than 22 research centres, institutes and networks whose interdisciplinary pursuits cross-departmental and faculty boundaries. Outside the University, we regularly collaborate on research projects with partners in universities, the government and more than 100 companies in Canada and abroad.

About the Department

The McMaster Automotive Resource Centre (MARC) is a research laboratory developing and testing vehicle drivetrains, electric machines, power electronics, and energy storage for electric mobility applications.

About the Position

We are welcoming applications for the Limited-Term position of Workshop Technicianwithin CERC@MARC. The Workshop Technician is needed to oversee and manage three high-power vehicle and electric traction system dynamometers at MARC along with several other smaller test systems. The dynamometers are used for testing and evaluating hardware for university research projects and third-party clients.

This role includes: (1) Creating and maintaining safe operating procedures for the lab equipment, (2) Developing and teaching training courses on operation of the lab equipment, (3) Running tests on equipment as needed, collecting test data, and presenting results in report format, (4) Organizing and improving the lab facilities over time to increase productivity and testing throughput.

Job Summary

Provides specialized and technical support to the department as it pertains to electronics used for research and teaching purposes. Responsible for designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting various equipment and associated software.

Purpose & Key Functions

• Design, build, and maintain various components of the electronics workshop such as computer interfaces, research apparatus, and laboratory and departmental equipment that does not fall under a supplier’s service contract.
• Assemble, install, and relocate laboratories and office furniture such as desks, bookcases, and file cabinets.
• Write technical user documentation for various interfaces and pieces of equipment.
• Produce technical drawings using various design software.
• Verify functionality and calibrate testing equipment.
• Read and understand technical manuals and schematics.
• Determine the cause and troubleshoot malfunctions in electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment.
• Evaluate and select new shop equipment, tools, and testing devices to be purchased by the department.
• Exchange technical and scientific information amongst colleagues.
• Provide expertise and advice to faculty, staff, and students via email, telephone, and in person on the construction and use of in-house developed apparatus' including detailed drawings and instructions.
• Demonstrate operating procedures to users for custom-built equipment.
• Recommend alternatives to clients if initial requests for custom built equipment is not feasible.
• Provide time estimates and cost breakdowns to clients for materials.

Supervision

• No formal supervision of others is required.
• Provide orientation and show procedures to others.

Qualifications

• 3-year Community College diploma in Electronics or related field of study.
• Requires 3 years of relevant experience.

Assets

• Previous experience working in a university environment is considered a strong asset.

Additional Information

This position will be responsible for the following duties, including but not limited to:

• Monitoring a workshop area, technical facilities, and equipment
• Ensuring adequate support for student curricular and related extra-curricular needs
• Ensuring compliance with all health and safety and security requirements as outlined by the University and provincial statutes
• Providing safety training, information, technical assistance, and directions to workshop users
• Maintaining and troubleshooting various equipment and associated software

The successful candidate must demonstrate in-depth understanding and experience in:

• Lab or workshop management and organization
• Operation and design of automated test systems
• Mechanical fabrication and CAD drawing
• Electrical schematic design, wiring, and soldering
• Electrical and mechanical sensing devices: temperature