Engineering Lab Technician, Machine Shop - Limited Term

Tracking Code: req1767

Faculty/Department: Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Number of Positions: 1

Appointment Type: Limited Term 1 year

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Salary Range: Level 8 - Starting Salary, Step 1 $78,038

Posting Date: October 14, 2025

Closing Date: October 20, 2025 (7:00 pm EST)

Job Summary: The Engineering Lab Technician, Machine Shop provides technical support to the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science’s experiential learning facilities, primarily the Engineering Machine Shop and the Engineering Innovation Studio. The Lab Technician will be the primary point of contact for the Faculty’s student experiential facilities liaising with faculty, students and staff to implement all aspects of the experiential learning spaces and related extra-curricular student and research projects.

Nature of work:
Reporting to the Manager, Technical Services, the Engineering Lab Technician is responsible for the coordination, procurement and maintenance of all machine shop and design studio equipment in the experiential learning spaces and provides support to the Faculty’s undergraduate teaching laboratories. The Technician is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the machine shop and design studio and will also support engineering student design teams and all Faculty related activities (i.e. Open House, Experience Days, Capstone/Research exhibitions,). The Technician will also coordinate all workshop and demonstrations conducted within the Machine Shop and Engineering Innovation Studio.

Responsibilities/accountabilities:

• Under the direction of the Manager, Technical Services, plans and supports the undergraduate teaching, research and faculty projects
• Assists in the design, development and fabrication of equipment and prototypes to specifications using CNC and Manual equipment like Mills, Lathes, Tools, Drills, Saws, Grinders etc.
• Responsible for Programming, Operation and Setup of CNC and manual machines
• Follow established routine procedures for the completion of all machining tasks
• Responsible for development and maintenance of the equipment specific training program for staff, faculty and students and train them on safe operation of equipment
• Supervise students associated with different student teams working in the Engineering Machine Shop and other faculty designated work spaces
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations in the use of equipment. Ensures proper storage, handling and disposal of hazardous materials
• Responsible for setup, maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment and Mechanical Engineering focused laboratories
• Reviews and develops specifications to determine set up procedure, machining sequence and dimensions of finished product
• Reads process sheets, blueprints and/or sketches of parts or components to determine the final product
• Assists faculty in the design and development of lab experiments and equipment
• Provides technical guidance and assistance to students concerning work methods, the safe use of equipment and manufacturing techniques
• Maintains equipment and performs minor repairs. Arranges for servicing as needed
• Runs hands-on workshops and provides equipment training for students
• Provides technical support to students and staff as well as assist in day-to-day operations within technical services in the Engineering Machine Shop and other undergraduate teaching labs
• Provides equipment support to the teaching assistants and faculty that is limited to set up, maintenance, training and/or demonstration for lab equipment as well as correct and safe use and handling of equipment
• Assists in the selection, procurement, installation and maintenance of lab equipment as required
• Assists and supervises students in labs for fabrication and development of prototypes and provides consultations and supports as required
• Liaises with central services such as facilities, and other service departments as needed
• Assists and participates in the organization and execution of various FEAS events e.g. student competitions and capstone exhibitions etc.
• Assists with facilitating general lab tours
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Must possess excellent technical skills and aptitude for health and safety in laboratory setting
• Attention to details, organization and good planning skills
• Hands-on experience in machining components and electronic prototyping is a must
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work with integrity, independently and in a team environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to solve problems and troubleshoot hardware problems
• Must be able to supervise and train other staff, students in Engineering machine shop and other laboratories

Required Education:

• Completion of a formal post secondary program of at least 3 years

• Relevant Degree, General machinist license is a minimum requirement

• Engineering degree and relevant experience in undergraduate engineering teaching labs in a post-secondary environment is preferred

• A combination of education and experience may be considered for this role

• Verification of Academic credentials may be required

Required Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years CNC programming, operating and set-up experience
• Manual Milling and/or lathe experience
• Working experience with tight tolerances and other machine equipment such as grinder, bandsaw cutters etc.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until October 20, 2025 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the university and the OPSEU. To the extent that policies are not included in the collective agreement, employment will also be governed by the university’s policies which may also be found on our website https://ontariotechu.ca and which may be amended from time-to-time.

Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.

Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility Policy

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Expected Start Date: 10/27/2025

Expected End Date: 10/20/2026