Junior Mechatronics Engineer

OTI Lumionics Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OTI Lumionics Inc. in Mississauga, Canada, is seeking a hands-on Electrical/Software Engineer to help design and implement automated manufacturing and testing systems, including embedded software, UI, and PLC programming.

The role involves creating electrical panels, PCBs, and control architectures; collaborating with mechanical and QA teams; executing test plans, mitigating risks, and ensuring health and safety standards across production environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Software Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team in generating new mechanical concepts and electrical designs for process automation.
• Design and build software structure for automated manufacturing and testing systems.
• Design and build software, including embedded microcontroller systems, PLC, user-friendly UI.
• Design electrical circuits, electrical panel layouts and PCBs based on system requirements.
• Design and validate automated system prototypes in collaboration with other automation team members.
• Contribute to test plans for final designs and perform the test plan.
• Contribute to analyzing test results, mitigate risks and resolve the unknowns.
• Integrate Mechanical/Electrical components of automated systems and assist with finalizing product designs.
• Maintain and ensure the work complies with health and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade manufacturing and testing equipment.

Job description

about us

OTI Lumionics is developing advanced materials—by design—using quantum simulations, machine learning and real-world testing in pilot production. We are currently focused on key enabling materials for OLED displays that will be used in next-generation consumer electronics and automotive. Our advanced electrode materials, and associated manufacturing technology, are being used to build transparent displays and lighting. We work closely with our partners and customers to design new materials that are mass-production ready. Using our computational Materials Discovery Platform, we are able to rapidly iterate new materials, allowing fast turn around time to meet our customers’ needs.

Workplace type

On-Site

primary responsibilities

• Assist the team in generating new mechanical concepts and electrical designs for process automation
• Design and build software structure for automated manufacturing and testing systems
• Design and build software, including, but not limited to embedded microcontroller systems, PLC, user-friendly UI
• Design electrical circuits, electrical panel layouts and PCBs based on system requirements
• Design and validate automated system prototypes in collaboration with other automation team members
• Contribute to test plans for final designs and perform the test plan
• Contribute to analyzing test results, mitigate risks and resolve the unknowns
• Integrate Mechanical/Electrical components of automated systems and assist with finalizing product designs
• Maintain and ensure the work complies with health and safety standards
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade manufacturing and testing equipment

Ensure compliance with environmental policies, procedures, and objectives, and actively participate in the identification and reduction of environmental impacts related to the role

• Adhere to health and safety protocols, report hazards, and contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees

profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Software Engineering and minimum 2-year working experience in a team environment

required skills

• Critical thinking skills
• Solidworks, E3, or similar 2D / 3D mechanical and electrical design software
• Familiar with electrical, motion and pneumatic control systems
• Ability to design and assemble electrical panels for internal electrical equipment
• Ability to create prototypes based on problem definition and visual design
• Ability to create user-friendly UI using C#
• Embedded programming using C++, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and PLC structured text
• Capability of integrating electronic components and software into product design
• Capability of connecting suppliers, production team, QA/QC and shipping products
• Capability of analyzing test results and mitigating risks
• Capability of working under pressure and tight deadlines
• Willing to accept challenges
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational, time management, analytical and follow-up skills.
• The following will be considered as an asset
  • Experience with thin film fabrication tools
• Experience with thin film testing tools
• Fast learner, flexible, have a strong initiative and can-do spirit
• Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time

$65,000 - $90,000 a year