Research Technician – Instrumentation and Control Full Time NEW

Lambton College is always proud to acknowledge that it is located on the beautiful homeland that is the traditional territory of the Ojibwe, Potawatomi and Odawa Nations. As the second-oldest college in the Ontario publicly assisted system, we have served our learners and communities for nearly 60 years, and with ALL IN: The 2025-2029 Lambton College Strategic Plan, we are charting a strong and steady course towards the next 60.

We are providing our students with the best learning and research experiences to ensure they are well-equipped to contribute to, and thrive in, a world of opportunity.

We are fostering a vibrant culture of community, collegiality, and professional growth for our people to ensure we are the best at being better.

And we are continuing to form academic, research, and community partnerships that create value for our local and global community and elevate student and client impacts at local, national, and international scales.

At Lambton College, we know where we’re going. Just as importantly, we know the way we’re going to get there. We call it the Lambton Way, and we welcome applications from those who are interested in being part of it.

ALL IN: The 2025-2029 Lambton College Strategic Plan

About The Position

This is a full-time Support Staff position reporting to the LMIC Manager working 35 hours per week at an hourly rate of $32.10.

Reporting to the LMIC Manager, the candidate is responsible for working with the instrumentation and control team and carrying out various research projects focused on instrumentation and control in collaboration with research staff, research students, industry partners and Applied Research and innovation Office staff.

Execute day to day activities of the research projects. Conduct and carry out with research activities including literature review, data analysis, and experimentation in collaboration with researchers and industry partners in the area of instrumentation and control.

Specific Accountabilities

Carry out various research projects with respect to instrumentation including:

• design,
• implementation,
• installation,
• calibration
• documentation.

Perform with design, installation and implementation of below control systems and methods for various research projects:

• advanced process control (APC),
• distributed control systems (DCS),
• programmable logic controllers (PLC),
• supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA).

Debug Research Control And Instrumentation Systems

• node analysis,
• electronic diagnostic testing,
• port analysis, and communication testing

Construction of control and instrumentation systems including full structural, mechanical and instrumentation construction for all projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 3 year post-secondary degree or diploma in Instrumentation & Control Engineering Technology
• Minimum 2 years of experience with Visual basic interface programming; Software applications programming & troubleshooting; Computer Network & Troubleshooting for isolated systems
• Working knowledge of a selection of the following systems: Allen Bradley PLC, Triconex PLC, Honeywell
• Experion, SMAR Fieldbus, Emerson Delta V system
• Well-developed analytical, problem-solving and evaluation skills required to troubleshoot, problem-solve and provide analytical solutions to a wide variety of situations

Lambton College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

We thank all applicants for their interest and wish to advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Lambton College is an equal opportunity employer seeking to live its values in all we do. We are committed to taking proactive steps to provide and create opportunities for historically marginalized groups. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strongly encourage the following qualified candidates: women, Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ to consider working with and for Lambton College.

We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications, and therefore we seek to use employment equity to differentiate between candidates who meet the required qualifications; and encourage people to apply even if they feel that the position would be a stretch.

Employee Perks

Lambton College provides a wide range of exciting opportunities for both unionized and non-unionized positions with competitive total compensation packages, wages and benefits.

Investing In Our People

Lambton College is committed to the personal and professional growth of all our employees. Employees of Lambton College are incredibly valued and part of a transformative adventure. They enjoy an engaging and vibrant culture where they are encouraged to realize their full potential via development opportunities and accessible, supportive employee wellness initiatives.

Investing in our People

Lifetime Retirement Pension – Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Our employee benefit package includes a defined benefit pension to help you create a secure future. The CAAT Pension Plan provides you with a predictable lifetime retirement income, survivor benefits, early retirement options, and more without the stress of making investment decisions. CAAT makes it easy for you to build stable, secure retirement income while you work.