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National Research Council Canada

Technical Officer, Electromechanical Prototyping for Medical Devices Research

Boucherville, QC, Canada

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Responsibilities

The Technical Officer will support the development of microfluidic systems by designing and building electronic, optical, and mechanical control components. They are responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, documenting procedures, and ensuring compliance with quality management systems.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in electrical, computer, or engineering physics and possess at least 4 years of experience in electronic circuit design and mechanical prototyping. Proficiency in EDA software, documentation, and instrumentation control is essential for this role.

Experience

2 to 5 years

Education

bachelor degree

Working hours

40 hours per week

Job type

Full-time
Temporary

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

Electronic circuit prototyping
PCB design
Mechanical assembly
Microcontroller programming
Motion control
Pneumatic systems
Data logging
Image processing
Altium
Git
Python
C++
FPGA
Lab-on-a-Chip
Medical device development
Quality management systems

Benefits

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

Minimum pay

$66,126

Maximum pay

$91,012

Pay currency

CAD

Pay period

YEAR

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Keywords

Electromechanical Prototyping
Medical Devices
Microfluidics
Lab-on-a-Chip
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Physics
Computer Engineering
EDA Software
Altium
Git
Python
C++
FPGA
Microcontrollers
Instrumentation
Quality Management Systems
Molecular Diagnostics
Embedded Systems
Mechanical Design
3D Printing
Data Processing
Image Processing
Pneumatic Systems
Motion Controllers
Research and Development
Bioanalytical
Instrumentation Team
Electronic Assembly
Circuit Board Design
Version Control

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.

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 want to fill a Technical Officer position in Electromechanical Prototyping reporting to the NRC Bioanalytical Micro-Nano Devices Section which is composed of more than 35 researchers and technical officers with a unique combination of expertise spanning from physics, engineering, chemistry, molecular biology, and cellular biology.

The position, located at the NRC facilities in Boucherville, Quebec, will focus on supporting the delivery of strategic projects within the Medical Devices Research Centre, particularly in the area of microfluidic systems development and their applications in health. This is an area in which the NRC is internationally recognized.

Selected candidate will be part of the Section’s Instrumentation Team, which provides technical support for research and development of Lab-on-a-Chip devices and systems by designing and building the electronic, optical, pneumatic and mechanical control components and platforms needed to automate microfluidic systems that perform rapid analyses of clinically relevant biological targets.

More specifically, the technical work will support areas of research encompassing the use of lab-on chip systems for integration of molecular and cellular assays, artificial living systems, and portable molecular diagnostic devices for various applications such as environmental, food and water safety, clinical applications including in-vitro diagnostics for remote and space applications. The candidate will contribute to progress science & technology as well as practical applications in the field of life sciences research and clinical application.

The Technical Officer in Electromechanical Prototyping for Medical Devices will provide technical support for research work through electronic circuit prototyping, printed circuit board design, electronic and mechanical assembly and mechanical prototyping. With the Instrumentation Team’s focus on electromechanical instruments, the selected candidate will need to work with 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, maintain facilities, 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.

This position also includes the following on-going responsibilities:

Maintaining/procuring laboratory equipment, space, logbooks and inventories,
Fostering healthy and safe work practices

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 degree in electrical engineering, engineering physics, computer engineering, or other discipline related to the position.

The equivalency of a technical degree combined with experience related to the position may be considered.

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

Experience

Extensive experience (4 years or more) and recent experience in designing electronic circuits and circuit boards with professional EDA software
Recent experience in electronics assembly and testing
Recent experience in mechanical prototyping and assembly (incl. simple mechanical design, 3D printing)
Recent experience in documentation and version control
Recent experience in instrumentation and control

Recent 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
Mechanical assembly
Integration of hardware and software
Technical reading and communication in English

Plus one or more of the following asset criteria is required:

Use of collaborative development tools, such as Git
Development of bare-metal/microcontroller embedded firmware
Design of microcontroller-based electronic circuits
Project experience in medical devices or a research-and-development environment

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: [email protected]

Telephone: 3439906649

Closing Date: Posted until filled

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*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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