FYELABS is seeking an experienced, and highly motivated individual to work as a Mechatronics and Robotics System Designer within FYELABS engineering team. The role involves performing high-level design tasks as outlined by senior FYELABS engineers, including the development of new robotics products, providing technical support for existing designs, and daily operation activities.
About:
FYELABS is a unique service for emerging and ambitious companies. Termed innovation-as-a-service (Iaa S), the FYELABS offering provides a fast-paced and professionally managed product development and problem solution service. It has been operational for about 3 years and has served over 100 companies spread across 5 countries. Typical FYELABS projects run anywhere between 2 weeks and 6 months, with a diverse set of application areas. We are a proud spin-off of Mc Master University and based in Hamilton, ON, Canada.

Responsibilities:

• Assist senior engineers to design new products.
  
• Provide complete documentation on requirements for new designs (including cost studies, overhead costs, and expected timeline).
  
• Coordinate assembly, testing, and calibration procedures with team members.
  
• Work closely with outside vendors to complete work in a most efficient manner while keeping production costs down.
  
• Provide engineering support on existing products.
  
• Utilize technical background to determine what new technologies should be implemented in products to minimize production costs and complexity.
  
• Design, build, and test various industrial automation/robotics systems.
  
• Maintain technical competency in the area of expertise through reviews of published literature, interaction with academic institutions, peers in professional societies, and peers within the supplier base.
  
• Other tasks as deemed necessary.
  
• This role is IN-PERSON, in the Hamilton office and remote work is not permitted.
  
• The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background and excellent problem-solving skills.
  
• The engagement can be part-time, co-op, casual, temporary, or full-time depending on fit.
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum third year in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
  
• Mechanical Design: 2-4 years or more
  
• Solid Works: 2-4 years or more
  
• Industrial Design and DFMA: 2 years or more
  
• Firmware Development: 2 years or more
  
• Python: 2-4 years or more
  
• C/C++: 2-4 years or more
  
• Robotics: 2 years or more
  
• Data Analysis: 2 years or more
  

Desired Skills and Attributes:

• Strong foundation in control systems, motor controls, motor drivers, and actuators.
  
• Strong foundation in mechanical design, structural analysis, fatigue analysis, and principles of mechanics.
  
• Strong familiarity with ROS and the Linux operating system.
  
• Strong foundation in Python and embedded C/C++ for robotics systems.
  
• Proficiency in CAD software, with Solid Works being a must.
  
• Strong DFMA and inustrial design aptitude, familiarity with traditional and modern manufacturing techniques (e.g., 3D printing, CNC, sheet metal based fabrication etc.).
  
• Hands-on experience in building hardware prototypes.
  
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic system design.
  
• Firm understanding of modern sensor technologies (digital and analog sensors).
  
• Must be capable of working with minimal supervision.
  
• Experience with Machine Learning projects is nice to have.
  

Interview Requirements

• IMPORTANT: Only candidates with an up-to-date Git Hub page or a website showcasing their projects will be considered.
  
• Must submit a PDF resume (no Word files) that contains the following: 1. a working email address, 2. a working phone number, and 3. a link to the Git Hub page or website.
  
• Candidates will be expected to develop code during the interview process, hence need to arrange for a working Python development environment before the interview.
  
• Primarily full-time positions, but part-time and co-op opportunities are also possible. The candidate must be willing to work from the office in Hamilton, ON.
  

Location:

• This position is based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
  

Expected Start Date: 2024-July 15
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Casual, Internship / Co-op
Salary: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
  

Benefits:

• Company events
  
• Dental, vision
  

We thank all who express interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.