Job description:

Position: Mechatronics Engineer: Automated Chemistry Technology

Location: Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3

Reporting structure and time-commitment

? Reports to Chief Technology Officer

? Full time

? Indefinite term

? In-person role at 301 - 2386 East Mall

Job duties

? Automation technology development

• Design, develop, prototype, and optimize new automation technologies and systems for chemistry workflows within self-driving labs
• Optimize robustness and flexibility of custom or commercially available hardware and software modules, including but not limited to:

? automated chemical synthesis modules (Mettler Toledo EasyMax, Unchained Labs Junior, Chemspeed SWING, Amigo Chem, or custom modules with programmable heat/stir elements, etc.),

? Analysis modules (HPLC, DirectInject-LC, FTIR, EasyViewer, or custom modules)

? Sample translocation (cartesian robots, articulated robotic arms, gantry systems)

• Collaborate with chemists and process engineers to integrate automation solutions into experimental workflows
• Create and implement experimental protocols for testing new automation technologies in chemical synthesis and analysis

? Systems integration and maintenance

• Oversee the integration of automation systems with existing laboratory equipment and processes.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade automation platforms, including robotic systems, automated reactors, and high-performance analytical instruments.

? Technical communication

• Prepares research output presentations, including clear data visualizations of high-density data for both technical audiences and general public
• Integrates with computer science colleagues for the curation of large data sets and data visualization.
• Supports the development of technical grant proposals for submission to national and international granting agencies
• Supports the preparation of technical manuscripts for internal use or publication

? Lab safety

• Complies with and supports Clients safety protocols including:

? procedures for the use and disposal of chemical materials

? Client s Environmental Management Plan

? maintenance of Clients safety records

? WHMIS, UBC, and other agencies, as required

Qualifications:

Required qualifications

? Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics, Automation Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, etc.)

? Masters or doctoral degree in a relevant discipline

? 4 years of demonstrated work experience or a combination of educational and work experience in designing, developing, and implementing automation technologies, preferably in a chemistry or laboratory setting

? Experienced with Python and interfacing with APIs and code debugging

? Comfortable working with and debugging electronics and lab equipment

? Experience with parametric CAD software like SolidWorks and Fusion 360.

? Comfortable using hand tools and power tools

? Demonstrated experience in designing and executed automated chemistry workflows, including self-driving laboratories

? Experience with various UPLC / HPLC instruments, Chromatography Data Systems, vendors and applications

? Open and effective communication style, excellent public presentation skills, strong people skills, cross-organizational teamwork and the ability to interact with and influence the direction of key opinion leaders in the industry

? Demonstrated ability to work within a cooperative team environment and focus on individual, time dependent projects with minimal direct supervision

? Analytical, assertiveness, creativity and effective problem-solving skills

? Solid Skills in Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Compensation structure and benefits

? Salary range: CAD$ 85,000 - 110,000

? Contractor or Employee: Employee

? Eligibility for Clients extended health benefits programs: Eligible

? Vacation: 15 days of vacation per calendar year, prorated for the first year based on hiring date. 1 additional day each subsequent year of service, up to a maximum of 20 days.