RESEARCHER – ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

at  Georgian College

RESEARCHER – ADVANCED MANUFACTURING(Job Number: 203-24)
Department: Research and Innovation
Campus: Barrie
Posting Date: September 12, 2024
Salary Range: $49.20-$61.50 per hour
Hours: 24 hours per week
Classification: Administrative
Status: Contract until September 2027

Reporting to the Director, Research and Innovation (R&I), the Research-Advanced Manufacturing will oversee the development of real-world solutions for industry partners through applied research and knowledge transfer projects. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Primary responsibility for the overall intellectual direction of the research, research-related activity or partnership
• Uses technical expertise and knowledge of Design and manufacturing to develop concepts, design, manufacture, integrate and test prototyped solutions
• Provides deep subject matter and technical expertise for applied research projects
• Provides practical and industrial solutions for applied research projects
• Ensures execution of applied research projects in collaboration with college faculty, staff and industry partners, and R&I Project Analyst,
• Executes interdisciplinary research activities relevant to each project and managing integration of the different activities into a cohesive, comprehensive deliverable
• Supports funding and project proposal development
• Attends meetings and presents project scopes, deliverables and metrics
• Provides leadership for applied research projects
• Prepares and implements dissemination activities, including assisting Research Assistants in the preparation of materials and final reports
• Assists college staff and students with development and completion of final reports and collection of metrics
• Assists with follow-up activities with industry clients or funders
• Presents findings at internal and external events, including conferences and seminars
• Assists with the development of case studies
• Identifies human resource needs and interviewing / hiring student research assistants
• Supervises Student Researchers and Research Assistants/Associates

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successfully completed a 4-year Degree program in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng) is required.
• Certificates in AI, Machine Learning and Data analysis will be an asset.
• Minimum nine years of experience in the field of automation and mechatronics with at least 5 years experience executing and leading industry led research projects.
• Demonstrated experience using Solidworks, AutoCAD and Industrial Programming platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in Automation and Mechatronics,
• Demonstrated research and development skills and project delivery abilities, preferably with experience carrying out research projects from concept to commercialization.
• Proven ability to manage a research team.
• Superior organizational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a variety of partners.
• Intermediate level computer skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to persons of Indigenous ancestry, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise the coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.
  Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.
  Georgian College has introduced FLEX Work for some positions. This position is currently eligible for Hybrid Work. FLEX Work agreements will be determined between the employee and manager when employment commences and may change in accordance with the FLEX Work guidelines. All employees are required to permanently reside in the province of Ontario.
  Applications for this position must be received by 11:59 on September 26,2024. While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.

• Primary responsibility for the overall intellectual direction of the research, research-related activity or partnership
• Uses technical expertise and knowledge of Design and manufacturing to develop concepts, design, manufacture, integrate and test prototyped solutions
• Provides deep subject matter and technical expertise for applied research projects
• Provides practical and industrial solutions for applied research projects
• Ensures execution of applied research projects in collaboration with college faculty, staff and industry partners, and R&I Project Analyst,
• Executes interdisciplinary research activities relevant to each project and managing integration of the different activities into a cohesive, comprehensive deliverable
• Supports funding and project proposal development
• Attends meetings and presents project scopes, deliverables and metrics
• Provides leadership for applied research projects
• Prepares and implements dissemination activities, including assisting Research Assistants in the preparation of materials and final reports
• Assists college staff and students with development and completion of final reports and collection of metrics
• Assists with follow-up activities with industry clients or funders
• Presents findings at internal and external events, including conferences and seminars
• Assists with the development of case studies
• Identifies human resource needs and interviewing / hiring student research assistants
• Supervises Student Researchers and Research Assistants/Associate