VEX V5RC / EV Engineering Coach (Markham HQ)

Caution Tape Robotics Club is hiring a VEX V5 / EV Engineering Coach to mentor high-school students in competition robotics and hands-on engineering projects.

Schedule

Saturdays - 8 hours per week

Location:

240 Riviera Drive, Unit 1, Markham, Ontario

ResponsibilitiesBefore Class

• Review team progress, goals and upcoming competition milestones
• Prepare tools, materials and equipment
• Identify technical or safety issues that may affect the session

During Class

• Coach students through robot design, building, programming, testing and troubleshooting
• Support mechanical systems, drivetrain, mechanisms, pneumatics and VEXcode/C++
• Guide driver practice, autonomous development and competition preparation
• Support EV-related mechanical, electrical, CAD and fabrication projects where applicable
• Keep projects student-led by guiding students toward solutions rather than building for them
• Maintain a safe, organized and productive workshop environment

After Class

• Record team progress and outstanding technical issues
• Ensure tools, batteries and work areas are properly reset
• Communicate important updates to the program lead
• Build positive relationships with parents through brief updates and conversations when appropriate

Requirements

Previous VEX V5RC competition experience is required.

Applicants must:

• Have competed in VEX V5RC as a student, coach or mentor
• Understand the V5RC competition environment and season workflow
• Be comfortable with VEX V5 hardware and mechanical systems
• Have strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Be able to communicate technical concepts clearly to teenagers
• Be reliable and able to commit consistently on Saturdays

Applicants should provide their VEX team number(s) and competition experience.

Preferred Technical Skills

Strength in several of the following is preferred:

• VEX V5 mechanical design
• Drivetrain, gearing and mechanisms
• Pneumatics
• VEXcode / C++
• Autonomous programming
• CAD: Onshape, SolidWorks, Fusion 360 or similar
• Electrical systems and wiring
• Motors and motor controllers
• Fabrication and prototyping
• EV or automotive engineering

Engineering students, engineering graduates, technologists and experienced VEX coaches are welcome to apply.

To Apply

Please send:

• Resume
• VEX V5RC team number(s)
• Brief description of your V5RC competition experience
• Current school/program or professional background
• Relevant technical experience