Technologist, Mechatronics & Automation - Technologist 3 (CUPE 1482)

Mechanical Engineering Price Faculty of Engineering Position number: 37107 Date posted: November 6, 2026 **Job details** --------------- Technologist, Mechatronics & Automation - Technologist 3 (CUPE 1482) Regular Full-Time (Budget Funded) Full-time: Yes Permanent: Yes Work schedule: 35 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 10:00AM-6:00PM Salary: $37.87 to $53.89 per hour ($68,923.40 to $98,079.80 per annum) Expected Start Date December 7, 2026 Trial/Probation period: 840 hours worked For more information please contact: Janice Lane - janice.lane@umanitoba.ca **Qualifications** ------------------ **MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:** * Completed B.Sc. Science degree in a related area of study preferred. * Engineering Technology Diploma from a recognized Community College or equivalent and eligibility for CTTAM certification required. **EXPERIENCE:** * 7 years of related experience in a research setting is required. * Experience working with manufacturing equipment (conventional and advanced digital manufacturing) required. * Experience working with mechatronics and electronics required. * Experience maintaining and initiating building maintenance and infrastructure improvements is required. * Extensive experience in maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing equipment is required. * Knowledge of safety regulations, WHIMIS and hazardous materials protocols and safe work procedures in a lab/shop setting is required. * Requires working knowledge of automation systems, robotics, microcontroller programming, electronics troubleshooting, and mechanical design principles. * An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. **SKILLS AND ABILITIES:** * Ability to perform selection, operation and maintenance of specialized equipment that requires extensive theoretical and/or practical knowledge and troubleshooting skills in the area of mechatronics and automation is required. * Ability to design and fabricate apparatus using basic and specialized tools is required. * Ability to prepare specifications, drawings, instructions and procedures is required. * Ability to plan, organize and administer an entire project is required. * Proficiency in the safe use of tools and equipment including maintenance and calibration is required. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required to work with students and staff. * Ability to oversee inventory control and ensure accurate stock management required. * Ability to coordinate multiple responsibilities while effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines is required. * Must be capable of working effectively both independently and collaboratively. * Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and guide others is required. * Ability to manage and work within a budget is required. * Familiarity with computing equipment related to data acquisition is an asset. * Must be capable of performing duties assigned. * Satisfactory work recor