Research Associate I – System Integration Specialist

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Research Associate I – System Integration Specialist
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Positions Available

1

Closing Date

1 Feb 2022

Type

Temporary Full-Time

Location

Edmonton AB

Department

CSSI Operations

School

Research & Innovation

Campus

Main Campus

Summary

Detailed Job Description

NOTE: This is a one-year temporary position with a possibility of extension.

 

NAIT is proud to be named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 10 consecutive years. We are also a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada . Learn more about NAIT’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at nait.ca/edi .

Central to NAIT’s vision of being one of the world’s leading polytechnics is our relationship with business and industry, a partnership that is dedicated to helping organizations compete and succeed. NAIT Industry Solutions seeks to create various avenues that support industry collaboration to improve productivity and competitiveness of businesses and whole industries in Alberta and beyond. We do this by partnering with individual companies, industry associations and government.  Our work is highlighted by NAIT’s new state-of-the-art Productivity and Innovation Centre (PIC), a 190,000 square-foot facility that features applied research centres, advanced technology labs, manufacturing services, training and certification programs, and unique conference and events venues.    

NAIT’s Centre for Sensors and System Integration (CSSI) is a Technology Access Centre (TAC) staffed with professional researchers to support Alberta businesses on Applied Research & Development projects that deliver a new product, an improved service, or a more efficient process.    Businesses across all major Alberta industry sectors have identified digital transformation as being the critical next step in their operational evolution.  CSSI helps address their challenges through prototyping activities in preparation for later commercialization, which in turn enhance their productivity, competitiveness, and innovation.  We may be automating a manual process, trialing the use of existing technology in an innovative way, sourcing an idea from another industry and developing a tool to meet the application, or designing and building something brand new. 

CSSI is looking to expand the team’s technical expertise to meet growing industry needs in the areas of microelectronic systems integration, embedded systems, automation, data management, and customized circuit design and implementation. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge on sensors, circuits, and have practical experiences in electronic systems integration. This position requires expertise and skills of hardware design, data acquisition, and sensor networking. Solid knowledge and experience in microcontroller based complex system design and implementation will be required.   

We expect this person to share their knowledge and help team members to develop their skills in his/her area of expertise, enabling a broader impact across all our projects.  Above all, we are looking for someone with the desire to learn, the ability to adapt, and a history of successfully delivering projects on-time and on-budget.

 

Responsibilities include:

• Technical management.  This encompasses the execution of applied research and development projects independently or as part of a larger team, to deliver the new technologies, systems, and products that are requested.
• Project management.  This includes identifying opportunities, project scoping, grant proposal writing, technical & experimental design, drawings & documentation, and technical estimates / budgets based on client defined requirements and expectations.  Also required are data analysis, report writing and presentations.    
• Leadership.  While not directly supervisory, this position is expected to provide mentoring and knowledge transfer to our existing junior and intermediate level technical staff for them to continue their professional development.

 

Skills & Abilities:

Technical Skills in the following categories are necessary:

• Internet of Things (IoT) based system design involving data acquisition and cloud interfacing.
• Sensor networking through wireless, cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity.
• Microcontroller based embedded system design and implementation.
• Electronic circuit design and simulation.
• Data analytics and programming skills (e.g., MATLAB, C++, Python).
• Microcontroller interfacing with windows and Raspberry Pi OS.

 

Working knowledge or familiarity with the following will be an asset:

• Infrared lasers, LEDs, photodetectors, and opto-electro-mechanical systems
• Laser spectroscopy.
• Machine learning and deep learning.
• Circuit level power regulation, conversion, and stabilization.
• CAD design and electromechanical systems implementation.
• Mechanical aptitude and shop skills. 
• Practical experience on designing backend services and Application Programming Interface (API).
• Web and desktop based graphical user interface design.
• Cloud based applications development and cloud computing.
• Eligibility of practicing engineering in Alberta (P.Eng.).

 

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Physics, or related discipline. 
• 2 years of related experience (relevant work in industrial or academic environment may count as experience).

 

Remuneration: $2,660.87 to $3,569.36 bi-weekly plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification: Research Associate I)

This position is covered by the AUPE Collective Agreement.

Thank you for your application however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) - http://work.alberta.ca/immigration/international-qualifications-assessment-service.html

PLEASE NOTE: Alberta’s post-secondary institutions are working together and taking a coordinated approach to ensure safety on our campuses for students, staff, contractors and visitors this fall, and beyond. The safety of our large, diverse communities has been our top consideration when making both short-term and long-term plans throughout the pandemic. NAIT has joined other post-secondary institutions in the province to introduce a vaccine mandate and require proof of vaccination.  We are introducing the following enhancements to our campus safety measures:

• All employees, regardless of their work location will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved accommodation.
• Everyone coming to NAIT campuses, including students, staff, contractors and visitors, will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
• Everyone coming to NAIT campuses will be required to provide proof of vaccination.
• Rapid testing will not be accepted as an alternative to vaccination, except for campus community members who cannot be vaccinated based on medical or other protected grounds outlined in the Alberta Human Rights Act.

You can find the latest information on NAIT’s response to COVID-19 at nait.ca/covid19

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