Mechatronics Engineer

Job Description

Position: Mechatronics Engineer: Automated Chemistry Technology

Location: Vancouver BC V6T 1Z3

Reporting structure and timecommitment

Reports to Chief Technology Officer

Full time

Indefinite term

Inperson role atEast Mall

Job duties

Automation technology development

• Design develop prototype and optimize new automation technologies and systems for chemistry workflows within selfdriving labs
• Optimize robustness and flexibility of custom or commercially available hardware and software modules including but not limited to:

automated chemical synthesis modules (Mettler Toledo EasyMax Unchained Labs Junior Chemspeed SWING Amigo Chem or custom modules with programmable heat/stir elements etc.)

Analysis modules (HPLC DirectInjectLC FTIR EasyViewer or custom modules)

Sample translocation (cartesian robots articulated robotic arms gantry systems)

• Collaborate with chemists and process engineers to integrate automation solutions into experimental workflows
• Create and implement experimental protocols for testing new automation technologies in chemical synthesis and analysis

Systems integration and maintenance

• Oversee the integration of automation systems with existing laboratory equipment and processes.
• Troubleshoot maintain and upgrade automation platforms including robotic systems automated reactors and highperformance analytical instruments.

Technical communication

• Prepares research output presentations including clear data visualizations of highdensity data for both technical audiences and general public
• Integrates with computer science colleagues for the curation of large data sets and data visualization.
• Supports the development of technical grant proposals for submission to national and international granting agencies
• Supports the preparation of technical manuscripts for internal use or publication

Lab safety

• Complies with and supports Clients safety protocols including:

procedures for the use and disposal of chemical materials

Client s Environmental Management Plan

maintenance of Clients safety records

WHMIS UBC and other agencies as required

Qualifications

Required qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (Mechatronics Engineering Robotics Automation Engineering Chemistry Biochemistry Chemical Engineering etc.)

Masters or doctoral degree in a relevant discipline

4 years of demonstrated work experience or a combination of educational and work experience in designing developing and implementing automation technologies preferably in a chemistry or laboratory setting

Experienced with Python and interfacing with APIs and code debugging

Comfortable working with and debugging electronics and lab equipment

Experience with parametric CAD software like SolidWorks and Fusion 360.

Comfortable using hand tools and power tools

Demonstrated experience in designing and executed automated chemistry workflows including selfdriving laboratories

Experience with various UPLC / HPLC instruments Chromatography Data Systems vendors and applications

Open and effective communication style excellent public presentation skills strong people skills crossorganizational teamwork and the ability to interact with and influence the direction of key opinion leaders in the industry

Demonstrated ability to work within a cooperative team environment and focus on individual time dependent projects with minimal direct supervision

Analytical assertiveness creativity and effective problemsolving skills

Solid Skills in Microsoft Office to include Word Excel and PowerPoint

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Compensation structure and benefits

Salary range: CAD$

Contractor or Employee: Employee

Eligibility for Clients extended health benefits programs: Eligible

Vacation: 15 days of vacation per calendar year prorated for the first year based on hiring date. 1 additional day each subsequent year of service up to a maximum of 20 days.

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