Overview
Are you ready to explore the exciting and innovative world of Engineered Wood?
Kadant Carmanah Design is a global leader in designing and manufacturing equipment for the Engineered Wood products industry. We are the largest supplier of Stranders used in producing Oriented Strand Board (OSB) and other wood-based composites.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Electrical Team as a Mechatronics Technologist. We offer competitive salaries, bonuses, benefits, and an outstanding work-life balance.
The Role :
Reporting to the Manager of Digital Transformation and Automation, the primary responsibility of the Mechatronics Technologist will be to design, specify, and integrate new and / or prototype equipment developed or supplied by Kadant Carmanah Design.
Responsibilities
- Design & Innovate : Draft and customize electrical / controls packages for new OEM equipment in EPLAN
- Prototype & Test : Lead “first‑of‑kind” builds in our lab; iterate with mechanical, electrical and data‑science teams.
- Launch & Travel : Commission systems and train operators at client plants (typically 30‑40% travel, passport required).
- Upgrade & Optimize : Re‑engineer legacy designs for cost, safety, and supply‑chain resilience.
- Collaborate & Mentor : Be the electrical go‑to for Sales, Ops and Procurement; coach junior technologists
- Solve the urgent : Jump on customer calls, diagnose faults, and push critical fixes overnight when needed.
Qualifications
A Technology Diploma in electrical engineering or mechatronics or equivalent.5+years designing industrial control systems.Advanced user of EPLAN plus Rockwell Studio 5000 / FactoryTalk.Hands-on experience with VFDs, safety PLCs, and industrial networking (EtherNet / IP, ProfiNet, CIP Safety).Proven record of taking a concept from whiteboard to production line.Passport + Class 5 driver’s licence; comfortable with solo international travel.Preferred Skills
EPLAN Certified Engineer (ECE).Project‑management training (CAPM / PMP).Start‑up / commissioning experience at sawmills, pulp & paper, or process plants.Familiarity with Inductive Automation Ignition, Python, or edge‑compute IIoT platforms#J-18808-Ljbffr