Mechatronics & Robotics Engineer - Nuclear Automation

Nucleon Energy Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucleon Energy is seeking a Mechatronics & Robotics Engineer to design and develop automated material-handling systems for a UF6 conversion facility in Calgary. You will integrate mechanical design, robotics, instrumentation and industrial controls to handle hazardous uranium compounds with a focus on safety and reliability.

You will collaborate with process, electrical, controls and operations teams to translate plant requirements into robust equipment ready for testing, integration, and

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in mechatronics, mechanical, electrical, robotics or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Approximately five or more years of experience in industrial automation, robotic systems or complex electromechanical equipment.
• Involvement in taking equipment from concept through fabrication, testing, integration or commissioning.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with actuators, sensors, motion systems and interfaces.
• Experience with industrial controls, including PLC-based systems and machine/robot controllers.
• Proficiency with engineering CAD tools and fabrication-ready designs.
• Understanding of machinery safety, failure modes, maintainability and rigorous testing.
• Ability to work across engineering disciplines and communicate with suppliers, fabricators and operators.
• Professional engineering registration, or eligibility, appropriate to the role.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for automation and remote handling to improve safety and efficiency.
• Develop equipment concepts, requirements, sequences and interfaces with the facility.
• Design and integrate mechanical assemblies, actuators, sensors, end effectors and motion-control systems.
• Evaluate robotic, fixed-automation, remote and manual approaches per application needs.
• Coordinate with process and safety teams on containment, material compatibility and recovery.
• Define safe operating states, fault detection and interlocks with controls and safety teams.
• Build or coordinate prototypes and test rigs to validate methods and reliability.
• Prepare technical specs and evaluate suppliers and system integrators.
• Support design reviews, risk assessments, testing, installation and commissioning.
• Create clear documentation including design rationale and maintenance guidance.

Skills

Mechatronics

Mechanical design

Electrical systems

Robotics

Actuators

Sensors

Motion control

PLC programming

CAD

Machinery safety

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Mechatronics/Robotics degree

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD tools

Robotics controllers

PLC-based systems

Job description

Nucleon Energy is seeking a Mechatronics & Robotics Engineer to design and develop automated material-handling systems for a UF6 conversion facility in Calgary. You will integrate mechanical design, robotics, instrumentation and industrial controls to handle hazardous uranium compounds with a focus on safety and reliability.

You will collaborate with process, electrical, controls and operations teams to translate plant requirements into robust equipment ready for testing, integration, and