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National Research Council Canada

Technical Officer, Electromechanical Prototyping for Medical Devices Research

Boucherville, QC, Canada

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Job details

Apply by: Nov 17, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 16, 2026

Original job description

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

* The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

City: Boucherville

Organizational Unit: Medical Devices

Classification: TO-3

Tenure: Term

Duration: 2 years

Language Requirements: English or French

Work arrangements:

Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the NRC work location identified.

At the NRC, we recognize that Indigenous candidates may have important connections to their communities and you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. Alternative work arrangements may also be considered to accommodate candidates as required. To learn more about these options, please contact the NRC Hiring team using the contact information below.
These positions are being re-posted. If you had previously applied, there is no need to re-apply.

Discover the possible

Anything is possible at the NRC, named in 2026 one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers!

As Canada’s largest research and innovation organization, our world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible, possible. Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canada’s future and the world.

At the NRC, you’ll also discover new possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity, welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. You’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly, you’ll discover what’s possible within you as you grow, make valuable contributions and progress in your professional journey. From ground-breaking discoveries to a life-changing career, discover your possible at the NRC.

The role

We are looking for a Technical Officer to join us. We are a 5-person multidisciplinary engineering team which provides technical support for research and development of Lab-on-a-Chip devices and systems. We design and build the electronic, optical, pneumatic and mechanical control components and platforms needed to automate microfluidic systems that perform rapid analyses of clinically relevant biological targets. We operate within NRC’s Bioanalytical Micro-Nano Devices Section, which is composed of more than 35 researchers and technical officers with a unique combination of expertise spanning physics, engineering, chemistry, molecular biology, and cellular biology.

The position, located at the NRC facilities in Boucherville, Quebec, will require the candidate to perform electronic circuit prototyping, printed circuit board design, electronic and mechanical assembly and simple mechanical prototyping. The work will be performed within existing systems, so will involve microcontroller-based electronics, motors and motion controllers, low pressure pneumatic systems, data logging systems and various data/image processing systems and techniques.

The individual will need to be creative and versatile to contribute technically in multiple areas of expertise. They will have to recognize and solve problems associated with experimental or analytical techniques, write documentation, develop fabrication and assembly procedures, and actively support quality management systems.

The selected candidate is expected to be able to work independently as well as part of the broader R&D team in an environment requiring a high-level of adaptability and multitasking.

Screening criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, electronics engineering, physics engineering or mechatronics engineering.

Related technical degrees (such as electrical engineering technician) combined with experience related to the position may be considered.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

Recent experience with the following is required:

Design of electronic circuits and circuit boards with professional EDA software (4 years or more)
Assembly and testing of printed circuit boards and cabling
Design, manufacturing and assembly of simple mechanical parts (at least hobby-level mechanical design and 3D printing)

Experience with one or more of following may be considered an asset:

Circuit design in Altium
Architecting, designing and implementing multi-component software/embedded systems
Integrating hardware with software
Use of collaborative development tools such as Git
Programming for FPGA and/or microcontrollers (C/C++)
Programming application software in Python
Experience working in a team-based, multi-disciplinary research environment
Experience in the field of medical devices or related research and development

Condition of employment

Reliability Status

For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.

Language requirements

English or French

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical competencies

Design of electronic circuits and circuit boards
Electronic assembly and testing of proto-boards, PCBs and cabling
Mechanical assembly to support electronic testing
Troubleshooting the integration of hardware and software

The following competencies are considered assets:

Design of microcontroller-based electronic circuits
Development of microcontroller firmware
Use of collaborative development tools, such as Git

Behavioural competencies

Research Technician/Technologist - Results orientation (Level 2)
Research Technician/Technologist - Teamwork (Level 2)
Research Technician/Technologist - Communication (Level 2)
Research Technician/Technologist - Initiative (Level 2)
Research Technician/Technologist - Creative thinking (Level 3)
Research Technician/Technologist - Self-knowing and self-development (Level 2)

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Research Technician/Technologist

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Compensation

From $66,126 to $91,012 per annum.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

Notes

In 2026, the NRC was chosen as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, a National Capital Region Top Employer and Forbes Canada’s Best Employer.
Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one-year period.
Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (25967) to:

E-mail: NRC.NRCHiring-EmbaucheCNRC.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Telephone: 3439906649

Closing Date: 16 November 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time

For more information on career tools and other resources, check out Career tools and resources

*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careers module from your NRC computer.

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Responsibilities

The Technical Officer will design and build electronic, optical, and mechanical components to automate microfluidic systems for medical device research. They will also perform circuit prototyping, PCB design, and assembly while supporting quality management systems and experimental documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical, computer, physics, or mechatronics engineering. At least four years of experience in electronic circuit design using professional EDA software is required.

Skills

Electronic circuit design
PCB design
EDA software
Mechanical prototyping
3D printing
Microcontroller programming
C++
Python
FPGA
Hardware integration
Data logging
Troubleshooting
Technical documentation
Quality management systems
Git
Altium

Benefits

Pension plan
Health coverage
Dental coverage
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Office closure at the end of December

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Electromechanical Prototyping
Medical Devices
Microfluidics
Lab-on-a-Chip
Electronic Circuit Design
PCB Design
EDA Software
Altium
3D Printing
Microcontrollers
FPGA
C++
Python
Git
Data Logging
Pneumatic Systems
Motion Controllers
Quality Management Systems
Engineering
Physics
Bioanalytical
Prototyping
Hardware Integration
Embedded Systems
Research and Development

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