Job Description

Preference will be given to qualified regular part-time employees within the Part-Time Support Staff bargaining unit at Sheridan College. Should a suitable candidate not be found, external candidates will be considered.

The Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Technology Laboratory Technician will provide support services for Sheridans laboratories: Mechanical Engineering laboratories, including supporting Robotic, Mechatronics and Electronics Laboratories.  Reporting to the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Technology Laboratory Manager, the Technician will contribute to the efficient and successful operations of all labs within MEET (Mechanical Engineering Electrical Technology). In coordination with other laboratory staff and course instructors, the Technologist can be assigned various course assignments and be responsible for preparing all necessary functions in the multiple fortes of engineering for delivery with required equipment/instruments to specific labs.

What Youll be Doing

• Setting up and taking down laboratory experiments according to lab schedules (including preparing, assembling and setting-up material, equipment and supplies used in teaching and/or research labs);
• Assisting professors and students with equipment, instruments, and procedures during classes for primarily Mechanical Labs, including demonstration of equipment usage;
• Organizing and maintaining all laboratories as per established standards (i.e. general orderliness and cleanliness);
• Implementing health & safety protocols in the laboratories, enforcing safety policies;
• Basic maintenance of equipment/instruments and troubleshooting of mechanical engineering equipment and ensuring the safe handling of specialized lab equipment and materials;
• Technical writing of documents such as standard operating procedures, lab manuals, and safety documents;
• Maintaining SDS;
• Maintaining and updating the inventory of equipment material and consumables;
• Safely disposing of hazardous waste by coordinates of procedures;
• Receiving of equipment and materials safely from loading docks;
• Some lifting, up to 50 lb on various occasions;
• Performing other related duties as assigned;
• Supporting labs at which can be assigned within the hours from 8 AM until 11 PM, and work hours can change from semester to semester;
• Developing lab exercises and overseeing student Industry projects and Capstone projects, in consultation with faculty;
• Installing, maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting machinery and workstations in the Integrated Manufacturing Systems Lab, Process Control Lab, Programmable Logic Control Lab (PLC), and Mechanical Labs, Robotics lab;
• Demonstrating and clarifying sound theoretical and working knowledge of all aspects of each piece of equipment   (i.e., safety, operating procedures, special applications and setup as well as trouble-shooting techniques);
• Ensuring safety systems and correct installation of equipment is maintained and adhered to in accordance with Health and Safety Guidelines and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA);
• Installing, maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting machinery and workstations in the Integrated Manufacturing Systems Lab, Process Control Lab, Programmable Logic Control Lab (PLC), and Mechanical Labs, Robotics lab, Electronics Lab;
• Perform other duties as required.

About You

You have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population and a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion. 

You have excellent written and verbal communication skills

You enjoy balancing many different tasks and can prioritize multiple projects while staying organized and maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

You demonstrate excellent judgement, initiative and creative problem-solving skills.

The successful candidate will also meet the following qualifications:

• Possess a minimum of a three-year diploma/Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or a related field and/or a Certificate of qualification and Certificate of Apprenticeship with the Industrial, skilled trades
• Have experience working in a laboratory setting (mechanical/electric lab), preferably in a post-secondary environment (or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience).
• Must be able to operate various equipment, which includes Robotics, ABB and Fanuc, vision systems (Cognex), Siemens and Allen Bradly PLC programming, General Mechatronics knowledge and skills and knowledge and experience in Industry 4.0, along with having a firm understanding of safe working procedures.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, are also required. Efficient knowledge of Solidworks, Autocad and other engineering software is an asset.
• Available to work evenings and flexible hours 

Who We Are:

Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in peoples lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2024: Galvanizing Education for a Complex World (https://sheridan2024.sheridancollege.ca/), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity.  Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence.  Across our campuses, were making meaningful strides toward developing an equitable and inclusive community.

• For more information, visit: Why Work at Sheridan

Other Details

Faculty/Department: FAST (Faculty of Applied Science and Technology)
Campus Location: Davis (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus). This position is currently working on-site.
Reference #: J1122-0813
Employee Group: Part-Time Support – Regular 
Hourly Rate: $28.45 + 4% in lieu
Hours/Week: 24 hours/week
Hours: Monday to Thursday from 1:00pm-6:00pm, 1:00pm-5:00pm on Fridays
Application Deadline: November 16, 2022
Application Details: This position is entitled to 0.75 shift premium as per Article 10.3

Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.

Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Sheridan is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources.

You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.

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