Mechatronics Engineer

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Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one two-year determinate position located in Mississauga, Ontario and one indeterminate position located in Hamilton, Ontario.

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various language requirements, various security requirements, various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:
Graduation with a university degree from a recognised post-secondary institution in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Chemical or Systems Design engineering, or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
1. Experience in the implementation of controls, data acquisition and mechatronic systems.
2. Experience utilizing microcontrollers, sensors, servo and stepper drivers in applied applications.
3. Experience with robotics programming and/or robotic controls.
4. Experience with CAD systems (eg. Solidworks, SiemensNX).

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
1. Knowledge of the theories and principles of engineering related to design, instrumentation, controls and mechatronics.
2. Knowledge of API development for programming using C/C++ and/or phyton software.
3. Knowledge in research laboratory operations, Health and Safety requirements.

Abilities:
1. Ability to use hand tools and follow instructions for assembling mechatronics systems.
2. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
3. Ability to work with others.

Personal Suitabilities:
1. Adaptability
2. Attention to detail

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The incumbent of this position may be required to use electrically and mechanically active equipment and components.
The incumbent of this position will be required to travel inside and outside Canada.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance
A valid Driver's License

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Contact information

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