Systems Engineering – Telematics Automation and Controls (TAC)

The newly formed Systems Engineering team at MacLean Engineering is building the backbone of our product development process—uniting electrical, mechanical, and software design into a cohesive, high-performance system. As part of the Telematics, Automation & Controls (TAC) division, we’re looking to add a motivated and curious Systems Associate to join our growing team.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of underground mining technology. You’ll work alongside multidisciplinary engineers across our facilities in Sudbury—home to our underground test mine—and Collingwood, our prototyping and manufacturing hub. Together, we’re developing systematic, standards-aligned approaches to requirements definition, design integration, and rigorous validation.

Whether you’re passionate about structured testing, requirements management, or cross-domain system thinking, this role offers hands‑on experience across the full V‑model of engineering design. Depending on your background and career goals, you’ll be supported in growing your skills across new product development and current product improvement.

Given the large scope of work this team covers, we are looking for highly motivated candidates who can contribute their skills and expertise immediately in some of the areas below, but who also have a passion for new challenges and an openness to learn new skills. Every day we strive for more efficient, safer, and more sustainable mining systems—one integrated design at a time.

General Responsibilities and Duties

• Supporting all other engineering teams responsible for 30+ MacLean vehicle types and all subsystems

Establishing, evolving, and executing internal processes for the major steps of the Engineering V‑model of design :

Requirements generation, including

Safety Concept Development & Risk Assessments :

Functional Safety Documentation and Compliance Management :

Testing, Verification & Validation : ensuring all requirements are met

Product Design Ownership : MacLean Safety System (MSS)

Qualifications

About Us

Founded in 1973 in Ontario, Canada, MacLean Engineering is the world’s largest Canadian‑based manufacturer of underground mining equipment. While continuing to expand both our product range and global footprint, we remain privately owned and committed to the founder’s original design principles : safety, productivity, and enduring quality. Our company delivers mobile equipment solutions for both underground and surface mining, supported by unit‑of‑one manufacturing expertise and a global service network.

Driven by a strong commitment to safety, productivity, and customer support, MacLean serves mining operations worldwide through branches in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and Australia. We operate five manufacturing facilities located in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie, North Bay, and Mexico, and employ over 1,000 people across six countries and four continents. The next chapters of MacLean’s mining innovation story are being written within the broad themes of electrification, automation, and digitalization of the global mining industry.

Our skilled tradespeople work in a safety‑first environment to build high‑quality components and equipment for the underground mining, municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors. Join MacLean and contribute to a legacy defined by innovation, craftsmanship, and meaningful impact.

We offer competitive wages and benefits including :

If you are interested in being a part of an established and growing Canadian Company, we want to hear from you!

This is an onsite position 5 days per week working out of our Sudbury facility.

We thank all applicants in advance for their application and interest in MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co Limited. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. At times, AI‑assisted tools may be used as part of the application screening process.

Please note that employment with MacLean Engineering is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check conducted by our third‑party provider, Sterling Backcheck. This process may include verification of employment history, education, and a criminal record check, depending on the requirements of the position.

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005).

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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