ACE Research & Development Technical Support Specialist

Job Summary: ACE ( https://ace.ontariotechu.ca/ ) is a world-class research and development facility at Ontario Tech University and has experienced engineers and technicians to deliver solutions for any research, development, advanced product development and/or testing. Our environment can re-create any weather conditions a test object will experience anywhere in the world, from the blistering heat in Death Valley to the frigid conditions in the Arctic. Ontario Tech-ACE houses the most sophisticated one-of-a-kind wind tunnel in the world. We can test vehicles operating under full load and wind speeds up to 280 km/h. This position is responsible for electrical systems support of research, development and testing at ACE. The primary responsibility is for performing electrical assembly and testing, and providing periodic support for the climatic wind tunnel and other chambers on a multi-shift basis as well as technical support of clients. The work elements include those duties and responsibilities consistent with an industrial and/or commercial electrician plus periodic support for setting up test objects, supporting experiments and operating the ACE facility. The position is for an R D Technical Support Specialist with expertise and experience primarily in PLC automation controls OR knowledge in automotive systems. The position will include operating the wind tunnel and other chambers, physical setup of customer properties for testing, supporting vehicle or other related test properties along with a focus on facility infrastructure maintenance and repairs. This position will also include troubleshooting facility and equipment issues, reviewing apparatus for safety, performing planned maintenance, unplanned maintenance and equipment calibration. Responsibilities/accountabilities: Coordinate routine shutdown related activities Diagnosis troubleshooting of basic Mechanical electrical Systems Support management of materials, equipment and lab space Customer Support for test objects (install/remove wind tunnel equipment and/or vehicle parts) Procurement of material required to support projects Support other ACE members in assembly/testing Lead special projects where applicable Support personnel who operate ACE test systems (wind tunnel, main fan, rolling road, dyno, 4POST/MAST …)