research engineer

Regular/TemporaryRegularJob TitleRESEARCH ENGINEER (I)Job ID72471LocationCentral CampusOpen Date10/21/2025Job TypeLimited Term (>12 months)Close Date10/28/2025Employee GroupUnifor Unit 1, StaffFavorite JobDepartmentRES - CCEMSalary Grade/BandGrade 8Salary Range$ $43.51 (hourly)Contract Duration12.2 MonthsHours per Week35Posting DetailsScheduleMonday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm(35 Hours per week)Education LevelBachelor's degree in Engineering in a relevant field of study.Career LevelRequires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.JD#00402Job DescriptionUnit/Project Description:The Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy (CCEM) is a McMaster core research platform / research cetnre with national outlook that provides electron microscopy support, analytical services, and consultation to a broad range of Canadian researchers in both academia and industry. CCEM is seeking a research engineer familiar with SEM instrumentation and techniques to work on the centre's SEM instruments.Job Summary:Responsible for carrying out engineering assignments on research and contract projects under the supervision of a Principal Investigator or supervisor. Requires knowledge of standard engineering methods and techniques in a specialized engineering field or discipline.Purpose and Key Functions:Design, fabricate, and assemble equipment and instruments requiring the application of engineering standards and practices.Conduct standardized research experiments using specialized equipment and instruments.Analyze and solve a variety of engineering research problems as presented in the research project or contract.Apply standardized engineering methods and principles of the relevant specialized field or discipline to solve problems.Collect, evaluate, and analyze data.May use a variety of engineering software programs to perform complex calculations.Write and adapt computer software required for, but not limited to, data collection, and mathematical and statistical analysis.Write sections of scientific reports and papers for inclusion in journal publications and contract reports.Format and summarize data and write technical reports based on research findings.Recommend resource requirements and in consultation with supervisor will determine priorities in order to schedule work activities.Provide advice in a specialized field to colleagues, collaborators, and students.Exchanges technical and scientific information with others.Liaise with external clients and project partners.Supervision:No formal supervision of others is required.Provide orientation and show procedures to othersAssets:The successful candidate will have experience training and supporting undergraduate and graduate students on SEM equipment.Additional Information:Anticipated Start Date: NovemberLocation: Central CampusHow To ApplyTo apply for this job, please submit your application online.Employment Equity StatementMcMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the "Dish With One Spoon" wampum agreement.The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. 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