Technology | Applied Research Technologist - FT

• Provides product design support for assigned Applied Research projects undertaken with local companies;
• Assists the Coordinator and ART II by providing input for determining the most cost- and time-effective processes for various tasks;
• Operates, maintains, and/or calibrates, and/or repairs a wide range of equipment associated with area(s) of expertise, including, but not limited to CNC industrial equipment (five-axis machining centres, lathes, laser cutter, waterjet cutters, additive manufacturing, and robotic/automation equipment, etc); SolidWorks; rapid prototyping equipment; CND equipment; and 3D scanning, modeling, and other software applications to reverse-engineer parts/environments as relevant to area of expertise;
• Designs products associated with their area of expertise such as but not limited to manufacturing equipment, mechanical assemblies and parts, PCBs, computer software and hardware, data tools, high-voltage devices/applications, intuitive user interfaces, etc., while considering the associated properties, methods and requirements of the desired components;
• Participates in the maintenance of a clean and safe work environment (workshop and tools) and advises Coordinator on necessary repairs;
• Identifies and sources parts from distributors for specific projects and communicates information to the Coordinator and ART IIs;
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality with materials and results of research activity.
• Under the direction of the Coordinator, provides effective and efficient customer service to industry clients, and the department;
• Liaises with local industry partners with regard to technical activities related to assigned projects as directed by the Coordinator or ART II;
• Participates in presentations to clients and/or students as conducted by Coordinator;
• Assists team on a variety client projects and process improvements by coordinating equipment and labour resources required (e.g. machine utilization, time-on-task determination, uptime calculation, etc.)
• Maintains currency in their technical field with respect to advancements in hardware, software, and local industry applications;
• Ensures project, equipment, process, and work performance documentation is collected and maintained for assigned projects, and shares information with Coordinator for report/budget purposes;
• Assists in identifying testing procedures and provides data on tests and assessment results.
• Identifies and records areas for improvement to ensure efficient procedures and best practices are consistently implemented;
• Performs other related duties similar in scope and complexity
  
  

• Uses applicable shop tools to manufacture, repair and fabricate parts, including composites, using a variety of methods and tooling from a variety of material types;
• Manufactures parts that may require multiple operations and setups.

• Diagnoses electronic faults in a variety of apparatus using standard debugging tools such as software debuggers and hardware such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers;
• Analyses, documents, develops/programs, debugs and tests computer software and hardware – including PLCs and discreet devices such as Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or ESP32 – thus requiring expertise in ladder logic, Linux, Python, and C++;
• Works with digital communication protocols including, ASCII command protocols, I2C, SPI, UART, RS-232, and RS-485 communications;
• Assembles, tests, troubleshoots, and commissions new electrical components.

• Works with the ART II to plan the approach and development of interactive media;
• Considers real-world use and implications of developed media hosting and available hardware;
• Creates graphical assets – images, 3D models, and textures.

Qualifications

• Proven effective written and verbal communication, including presentations to diverse audiences;
• Demonstrated excellence in customer service;
• A demonstrated aptitude for learning and operating similar equipment;
• Self-starter with an ability to think creatively in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team;
• Proven time management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail;
• Proficient in the use of MS Office suite and Teams;
• Must be willing to obtain a Lift-Truck (Fork Lift) Operator certificate.