RESEARCH AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIST

Research Aerospace Technologist
Technology Access Centre for Aerospace & Manufacturing
 
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time Position Available  
 SALARY: $62,337 - $87,859 per annum
 POSITION LOCATION: Notre Dame Campus (Winnipeg, MB)
 
At RRC Polytech we aspire to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity within our communities. For this hiring process, a preference hiring practice will be applied. First consideration will be given to applicants who self-identify within their application as one or more of the following equity-deserving group(s): Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Racialized Persons, Persons of the 2SLGBTQlA+ Community. First consideration will also be given to internal applicants. For more information about our hiring practices, please visit: www.rrc.ca/hr/work/hiring-process/. 
 
Employment support is available to both internal and external candidates who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) seeking employment at Red River College Polytechnic. For guidance on the application process, interview preparation, or to discuss accommodation needs, applicants are invited to contact our Indigenous Recruitment Consultant at humanresources@rrc.ca.
 
ELIGIBILITY LIST: This competition may be used to establish a 6 month eligibility list of qualified candidates for future vacancies.
 
DUTIES
The position is to develop and implement applied research projects for the RRC Technology Access Centre for Aerospace and Manufacturing. The position is intended as a senior technologist level position to support applied research activities focused on advancing automation and robotics solutions in industrial and collaborative environments. The candidate will be required to work as part of multidisciplinary projects teams to develop solutions for industrial clients and prepare technical reports for both internal and industrial client projects. This role involves hands-on work with industrial robots, such as ABB, and collaborative robots, like Universal Robots, to develop, test, and optimize robotic processes and applications. Key duties include collaborating with teams to plan and execute robotics research projects, programming and calibrating robotic systems for safety and efficiency, and integrating robotic systems with sensors, end-effectors, and peripherals. The candidate will also develop custom applications and workflows for robotic systems, document all aspects of system development, and support advanced robotics projects involving autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and the Robot Operating System (ROS). 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or Instrumentation Engineering Technology. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Demonstrated experience in programming and operating industrial robots (e.g., ABB, Fanuc, KUKA) and/or collaborative robots (e.g., Universal Robots)
• Strong proficiency in robot programming languages such as RAPID (ABB), URScript (Universal Robots), or equivalent
• Experience in integrating robotic systems with various end-effectors, sensors, and communication protocols
• Experience working with programming languages such as Python, C++, Ladder Logic or others relevant to robotics and automation
• Understanding of safety standards and best practices for industrial and collaborative robotic applications.
• Ability to undertake multiple tasks with limited supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience in Project Management
• Demonstrated experience of working in aerospace and/or manufacturing industry
• Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement

 
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Robot Operating System (ROS) for research and development projects
• Familiarity with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and related navigation, mapping, and perception technologies
• Experience with vision systems or machine learning applications in robotics.

 
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends
• This position may be required to travel

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