Electrical Controls Research Assistant

24 hours ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada University of Alberta Careers Full-time

Develop electrical schematics and control panels for automated construction machinery at North Campus, Edmonton. This in-person, two-year term supports system testing.

As a Research Assistant, you will support automated machinery design for modular offsite construction. Your work includes electrical schematic development, component selection, system integration, testing, and commissioning. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize automation processes, improve system performance, and troubleshoot operational issues.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop electrical schematics for construction machinery
  • Design control panels for automated systems
  • Select components for integrated machinery applications
  • Test and commission developed automation systems
  • Improve system performance and troubleshoot operations

Requirements:

  • Availability for a two-year term position
  • Ability to work primarily at North Campus
  • Ability to support electrical and controls development
  • Ability to collaborate across functional teams
  • Ability to contribute to automated construction processes

Use electrical controls, component selection, integration, and commissioning capabilities to advance modular offsite construction automation systems.