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Mechatronics Technologist

2 weeks ago

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Kadant Carmanah Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
Overview

Are you ready to explore the exciting and innovative world of Engineered Wood?

Kadant Carmanah Design is a global leader in designing and manufacturing equipment for the Engineered Wood products industry. We are the largest supplier of Stranders used in producing Oriented Strand Board (OSB) and other wood-based composites.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Electrical Team as a Mechatronics Technologist. We offer competitive salaries, bonuses, benefits, and an outstanding work-life balance.

The Role:

Reporting to the Manager of Digital Transformation and Automation, the primary responsibility of the Mechatronics Technologist will be to design, specify, and integrate new and/or prototype equipment developed or supplied by Kadant Carmanah Design.

Responsibilities
  • Design & Innovate: Draft and customize electrical / controls packages for new OEM equipment in EPLAN
  • Prototype & Test: Lead "first‑of‑kind" builds in our lab; iterate with mechanical, electrical and data‑science teams.
  • Launch & Travel: Commission systems and train operators at client plants (typically 30‑40 % travel, passport required).
  • Upgrade & Optimize: Re‑engineer legacy designs for cost, safety, and supply‑chain resilience.
  • Collaborate & Mentor: Be the electrical go‑to for Sales, Ops and Procurement; coach junior technologists
  • Solve the urgent: Jump on customer calls, diagnose faults, and push critical fixes overnight when needed.
Qualifications
  • A Technology Diploma in electrical engineering or mechatronics or equivalent.
  • 5 + years designing industrial control systems.
  • Advanced user of EPLAN plus Rockwell Studio 5000 / FactoryTalk.
  • Hands-on experience with VFDs, safety PLCs, and industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, ProfiNet, CIP Safety).
  • Proven record of taking a concept from whiteboard to production line.
  • Passport + Class 5 driver's licence; comfortable with solo international travel.

Preferred Skills

  • EPLAN Certified Engineer (ECE).
  • Project‑management training (CAPM/PMP).
  • Start‑up/commissioning experience at sawmills, pulp & paper, or process plants.
  • Familiarity with Inductive Automation Ignition, Python, or edge‑compute IIoT platforms