Engineer, materials

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Tasks

• Prepare engineering technical reports or other documents
• Supervise technologists, technicians and other engineers and scientists
• Conduct studies on the properties of materials and characteristics of materials
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems
• Oversee the selection, operation and maintenance of vehicles and equipment
• Design plant layouts and production facilities
• Complete documentation packages and drawing sets
• Computer-aided design (CAD)

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Type of materials

• Fibreglass

Computer and technology knowledge

• SolidWorks software
• MS Excel
• MS Project
• AutoCAD
• Programming software
• Arduino

Control systems

• Pneumatic devices

Equipment and machinery experience

• Grinding machine

Area of work experience

• Design
• Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities
• Project management
• Project planning
• Research and development
• Specification or technical writing

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector

Area of specialization

• Materials
• Polymers
• Concrete products

Scientific specialization

• Recycling

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Workplace information

• Hybrid