Mechatronics Engineer

at  AUG Signals Ltd

Location/s:

• 73 Richmond St, W, Suite 103, Toronto, M5H 4E8
• 60 Clarkson Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M6E 2T6, Canada

Education: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in relevant field.
About A.U.G. Signals Ltd.
AUG was established in 1986 and is a research oriented company focused on the development of advanced Signal Image and Data Processing (SIDP) algorithms. The company is at the forefront of research and development in several areas including: image registration, data mining, detection and recognition, multi-sensor fusion and intelligent situation assessment. The company provides services in data collection, processing, analysis and delivery, working with data from satellites, airborne, and ground sensors. These technologies are applied to a variety of fields, including: military, homeland security, mineral and hydrocarbon exploration, environmental monitoring, hyperspectral hydrocarbon detection and data mining for maritime surveillance.
About the Position
AUG Signals is developing intelligent systems for environmental monitoring. As a Mechatronics Engineer with a focus on electromechanical design, you will evaluate new sensors, valves, and low-power electronics; design, build and test prototypes of electromechanical fluidic devices as well as chemical and photonic sensors; and build interfaces for sensor data analytics and signal processing algorithms.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Experience with mechanical design, drafting, and prototyping (CAD tools, SolidWorks, hands-on experience with building mechanical prototypes and integrating with electronics)
• Understanding of all phases of the System Development Lifecycle
• Experience with reverse engineering hardware and software projects, or contributing significantly to a multidisciplinary engineering project
• Strong programming skills (Java, C, C#, etc.) and the ability to create quick scripts to automate hardware testing and analysis (MATLAB, Python, etc.)
• General troubleshooting for manufacturing failures is highly preferred.
• Ability to work with / read, interpret, and follow detailed technical documentation and guidance.
• High attention to details and concentration on tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University or college degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or System Design Engineering, or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience with design, construction, and control of electromechanical devices, particularly for fluid flow and material/chemical characterization applications
• Experience of sheet metal or plastic design, and experience working with a professional shop for fabrication
• Experience with optics or spectroscopy system would be an asset
• Valid driver’s license in Ontario
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: $55,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In perso

• Taking mechanical and electronic hardware design from concept to prototype, and to full manufacturing and certification
• Creating validation reports and conducting tests to ensure optimal system performance
• Working with other team members, contacting manufacturers, and vendors to support design and prototyping efforts
• Assembling and testing components, as well as supporting manufacturing
• Deploy and install prototype and final products to operational sites
• Assisting with upgrading and production of existing products
• Seeking out and evaluating the latest technologies (including competitive analysis) to determine their potential applications in company projects
• Utilizes process documentations such as but not limited to the following: BOM’s, Debug, testing tools, manuals, and ISO quality control documents.
• Identifying products that fail the testing, and ensure they are adequately labelled and routed to further processing.
• Working within our design and production team to determine common failure modes and support troubleshooting or corrective actions as required.
• Able to be very hands-on, and actively involved with other team members in making prompt decisions.
  About You
  You want to work for a small company that lets you think outside the box. You are driven and believe that work is not just a job, but an opportunity to leave your mark on the world. You enjoy being surrounded by creative and cheerful people who are passionate about their work. You are motivated and thrive on solving challenging problems. Lastly, you have some form of higher education and the common sense to support it.