Mechatronics Technologist

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.

• 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.

• A Technology Diploma in electrical engineering or mechatronics or equivalent.
• 5+years designing industrial control systems.
• Advanced user of EPLAN plus Rockwell Studio 5000 / Factory Talk.
• Hands-on experience with VFDs, safety PLCs, and industrial networking (Ether Net/IP, Profi Net, 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