Role Overview
Are you highly resourceful, hands-on, and love bringing complex engineering concepts to
life? We are looking for a versatile Lab Technician to play a crucial role in our research and
development laboratory.
In this position, you won't just be sitting at a desk—you will be building, testing, and
troubleshooting next-generation hardware. You will support our engineering team by
maintaining a cutting-edge prototyping lab, operating 3D printers, laminating custom
composite parts, and safely handling high-power electrical setups. If you are naturally handy,
detail-oriented, and love a job where no two days are the same, we want to hear from you.
Core Responsibilities
- High-Power Electronics Support: Assist engineers in assembling, wiring, and
safely testing high-power electronic circuits and pulsed-power components.
- Composite & Epoxy Fabrication: Hand-fabricate, coat, and cure specialized parts
using composite materials and epoxy resins, ensuring structural and insulating
integrity.
- 3D Printing Operations: Manage our suite of 3D printers (FDM/SLA). This includes
preparing CAD files, optimizing print settings, managing filament/resin stocks, and
performing post-processing.
- Lab & General Bench Work: Act as the go-to person in the lab. Modify mechanical
components, build test fixtures, solder wiring harnesses, and keep the workshop
organized and operating efficiently.
- Safety & Maintenance: Ensure the lab complies with strict electrical and chemical
safety protocols. Perform routine maintenance on machinery and tools.
What We Are Looking For:
- The "Handy" Factor: A strong, proven track record of mechanical aptitude. You are
comfortable using basic hand tools, power tools, workshop machinery, and precision
measuring equipment.
- Electronics Background: Basic understanding of electrical safety and components.
Experience with soldering, wire crimping, and reading basic schematics is highly
valued.
- Materials Experience: Hands-on experience working with epoxies, resins, casting,
or carbon fibre/fiberglass composites.
- Digital Fabrication: Proficiency in operating and maintaining desktop 3D printers.
Basic familiarity with slicing software (e.g., Bambu Studio, PrusaSlicer); basic CAD
tweaking skills are a big plus.
- Mindset: A safety-first attitude, exceptional organizational skills, and a proactive
approach to solving physical, electrical and mechanical problems on the fly.
What We Offer
- Hands-On Innovation: Work directly with cutting-edge high-power tech and
advanced materials.
- Dynamic Environment: A highly collaborative team that values practical problem-
solving over rigid bureaucracy.
- Skill Growth: Opportunities to expand your expertise in advanced manufacturing,
multi-physics testing, and aerospace/defence-grade prototyping.
Due to the nature of this project, applicants must be eligible to obtain the required national security clearances.
