Mechatronics Technologist

Syntron Material Handling Group; Surrey; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Engineered Wood products industry is seeking a Mechatronics Technologist to join their Electrical Team. This role involves designing and integrating innovative equipment while ensuring seamless collaboration with sales and operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in industrial control systems and be comfortable with travel for system commissioning. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Benefits

Outstanding work-life balance

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing industrial control systems.
• Proven record from concept to production line.
• Passport + Class 5 driver’s license for travel.

Responsibilities

• Design and customize electrical controls packages.
• Lead prototype builds and test systems.
• Commission systems and train operators on-site.

Skills

EPLAN

VFDs

industrial networking

troubleshooting

project management

Education

Technology Diploma in electrical engineering or mechatronics

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to explore the exciting and innovative world of Engineered Wood?

Kadant Carmanah Design is a global leader in designing and manufacturing equipment for the Engineered Wood products industry. We are the largest supplier of Stranders used in producing Oriented Strand Board (OSB) and other wood-based composites.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Electrical Team as a Mechatronics Technologist. We offer competitive salaries, bonuses, benefits, and an outstanding work-life balance.

The Role:

Reporting to the Manager of Digital Transformation and Automation, the primary responsibility of the Mechatronics Technologist will be to design, specify, and integrate new and/or prototype equipment developed or supplied by Kadant Carmanah Design.

Responsibilities

• Design & Innovate: Draft and customize electrical / controls packages for new OEM equipment in EPLAN
• Prototype & Test: Lead “first‑of‑kind” builds in our lab; iterate with mechanical, electrical and data‑science teams.
• Launch & Travel: Commission systems and train operators at client plants (typically 30‑40% travel, passport required).
• Upgrade & Optimize: Re‑engineer legacy designs for cost, safety, and supply‑chain resilience.
• Collaborate & Mentor: Be the electrical go‑to for Sales, Ops and Procurement; coach junior technologists
• Solve the urgent: Jump on customer calls, diagnose faults, and push critical fixes overnight when needed.

Qualifications

• A Technology Diploma in electrical engineering or mechatronics or equivalent.
• 5+years designing industrial control systems.
• Advanced user of EPLAN plus Rockwell Studio 5000 / FactoryTalk.
• Hands-on experience with VFDs, safety PLCs, and industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, ProfiNet, CIP Safety).
• Proven record of taking a concept from whiteboard to production line.
• Passport + Class 5 driver’s licence; comfortable with solo international travel.

Preferred Skills

• EPLAN Certified Engineer (ECE).
• Project‑management training (CAPM/PMP).
• Start‑up/commissioning experience at sawmills, pulp & paper, or process plants.
• Familiarity with Inductive Automation Ignition, Python, or edge‑compute IIoT platforms