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Technician

Job Title:	Lab Technician
Department:	Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
Reports To:	Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing Lab Director
Salary:	$20 - $25/hr, 37.5 hr per week
Effective Date:	Immediately for up to 11 months

Interested candidates can see complete job posting and apply here.

Primary Purpose

The Lab Technician is part of Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing Lab and acts as an operator of metal additive manufacturing/3D printers while providing support to the Additive Manufacturing Research Group. Support encompasses the unique and innovative mechanical design of systems, troubleshooting, and maintenance of research equipment.

Key Accountabilities

Provide technical support for research activities

set up, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and modification of additive manufacturing systems (3D printers) and characterization systems
support software based design using SolidWorks

Provide technical support for graduate students and research engineers

assist graduate students with the production of 3D printed parts and their characterization
assist with lab development

General Accountabilities

promote and maintain safety standards
manage assigned equipment
repairs
calibration
loans
manage assigned labs
maintain MSDS inventory
maintain equipment inventory
conduct workplace inspections
general consulting, design, assembly, and rework
be flexibly responsive to evolving research and teaching needs
maintain training levels

Desired Qualifications

Education

Preferred - A diploma in Engineering Technology or equivalent
Candidates without a collage diploma but who demonstrate a long and relevant experiential track record will also be considered.

Experience

Preferred - 1 year of direct experience with additive manufacturing and 2 years of indirect experience.
Candidates who demonstrate experience with equivalent skills sets in alternate fields will be considered.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

hands on experience with machinery setup and maintenance
personal computers
safety standards and procedures
engineering tools such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

metal additive manufacturing
plastic additive manufacturing
mechanical characterization
metallography / metrology

Nature and Scope

Contacts: Providing services to staff, students, researchers and industry partners.
Level of Responsibility: Independently advises and instructs graduate students. Manages equipment inventory
Decision-Making Authority: Is able to use work experience and education to make technical decisions. Will report to the lab director for direction if something is out of their scope of knowledge.
Physical and Sensory Demands: Much of the work is light and clean however a significant amount of the work is in the heavy labs can include large and dirty equipment. In addition, the technician should work with metal powder for which the hired technicians must wear proper Personal protective equipment (i.e. bunny suit, full respirator, etc).
Working Environment: Working conditions vary and range from working at a computer, to bench work, to work in heavy labs. Working outside of normal hours might be occasionally required to deal with emergencies, maintenance, extended run experiments, or upgrades.

All employees of the University are required to comply with the University’s vaccination requirements, which can be found here: Vaccination requirement

All employees of the University are expected to follow University and departmental health and safety policy, procedures and work practices at all times. Employees are also responsible for the completion of all health and safety training, as assigned. Employees with staff supervision and/or management responsibilities will ensure that assigned staff abide by the above, and actively identify, assess and correct health and safety hazards, as required.

Research Assistant Professor

The submission is now closed and we no longer accept applications.

Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing (MSAM) Lab, Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering (MME) in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Waterloo, invites applications from exceptional researchers for two Research Assistant Professor positions in the field of Additive Manufacturing (AM). The duration of the appointment term is three years. Depending on the candidate's performance and availability of budget, the contract may be extended for extra two years.

Candidates must have a proven record of accomplishments in Electron-beam Powder-bed Fusion AM research and development, demonstrated through conducting and leading research/development and hands-on experience with nickel-based alloys and processes development using commercially available electron-beam AM systems. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and hold a PhD in Mechanical or Materials Engineering or a closely related discipline, with relevant experience in AM, and potential or proven ability for excellence in research. It is expected that the selected candidates will mainly undertake major R&D with MSAM’s industrial partner in the adoption of electron-beam AM processes and develop an independent collaborative portfolio in AM supported by industry while co-supervising graduate students research. The candidate’s performance will be assessed by the Scientific Advisory Committee, the MSAM Directors, and/or the MME Chair.

The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000.

Interested candidates should send the following documents to RAP@MSAM-uwaterloo.ca with the email subject line starting with “Application for RAP Position -”:

Detailed CV.
Research statement, reflecting on plans for innovative AM research, collaborating with industrial partners, co-supervising students, and securing research funds.

The University of Waterloo regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. As such, we encourage qualified applications from women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. At Waterloo, you will have the opportunity to work across disciplines and collaborate with an international community of scholars and a diverse student body, situated in a rapidly growing community that has been termed a “hub of innovation.”

Research Associate

The submission deadline has been expired and we no longer accept applications.

Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing (MSAM) lab of the University of Waterloo is looking for a strong Electrical Controls and Automation Engineer to be hired as a Research Associate (RA). Interested candidates should have a good working knowledge of industry-standard automation components such as PLC’s (Rockwell, Siemens, etc.), robotics (Fanuc, Kuka, etc.), machine vision (Cognex, Keyence, Xiris, etc.), and the various industrial network protocols (TCP/IP, ProfiNET, EtherCAT, TCP/UDP, etc.). Programming skills with LabView, C++, and C#, along with robot languages such as Karel, KRL and Rapid will be considered an asset.

The Automation RA will initially join our R&D team of programmers and mechanical engineers in being a part of a team that is at the forefront of industrial automation. With a good understanding of industrial automation, including mechanical concepts, controls requirements and feedback loops, the candidate will assist with the development and troubleshooting of a system that combines LabView and robotics, along with various feedback loop sensors that may include force, vision, and thermal.

This is a “hands on” role supporting an existing and evolving Additive Manufacturing Robotic Cell which includes laser technology, powder feeding systems, deposition head and other peripheral devices. The candidate must have several years of experience in working with and developing electrical control systems, including robotics.

With a passion for automation, an excellent ability to learn on the job, and an eagerness to take on opportunities as they arise, the chosen candidate will be supported by, and grow with, our industry-leading R&D team. The project is in collaboration with one of our industrial partners in Oakville, Ontario. The candidate will spend his/her time in their site in Oakville.

Canadians and permanent residents who are interested in this position can send their CV to RA@msam-uwaterloo.ca by the end of February 2021.

Postdoctoral Fellowship

Positions are filled and we no longer accept applications.

Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing (MSAM) lab, Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Waterloo, invites applications from exceptional researchers for multiple postdoctoral fellowships (PDF) in Additive Manufacturing (AM). The duration of the appointment term is two years.

Candidates must have a proven record of scholarly accomplishment in additive manufacturing through their publications and research activities. Candidates expert in one or more areas from the following list are encouraged to apply:

AM material development,
AM modeling, simulation and control
Applied artificial intelligence

Applicants must have excellent communication skills, high interest for scientific discovery, dedication towards student mentorship, and hold a PhD in Mechanical or Materials Engineering or a closely related discipline. The performance will be monitored and assessed by the program directors and scientific advisory committee.

The annual salary range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000.

Applications will be considered throughout 2020, with an anticipated start date as early as September 1, 2020. Those who are interested, send their extended CV and research proposal/statement to PDF@msam-uwaterloo.ca with the email subject line starting with “Application for PDF Position -”

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Waterloo regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. As such, we encourage qualified applications from women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. At Waterloo, you will have the opportunity to work across disciplines and collaborate with an international community of scholars and a diverse student body, situated in a rapidly growing community that has been termed a “hub of innovation.”

PhD and Master's

There is no position available at the moment.

Applicants may send their CV to Professor Toyserkani and/or Professor Vlasea; however, due to extensive number of applicants, they are not able to respond to your emails. Your applications will be filed and if a new position becomes available, they will contact you directly only if your background matches the position requirements.

You are however encouraged to check this page on a regular basis to learn about upcoming PhD and MASc positions. In addition to regular graduate studies’ requirements dictated by the University of Waterloo, applicants to MSAM must have a minimum average of 85% and also have excellent background in additive manufacturing.

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