Job Title: Junior Mechatronics Engineer
Location: Remote (across Canada)
Duration: 8 weeks (Summer Contract)
Hours: Full time, 4-day work week with full 5-day pay
Salary: $18.00 to $25.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)
Steamlabs is a Canadian non-profit organization revolutionizing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education with innovative, AI-integrated web tools and learning experiences. By combining mastery of STEM with compassionate guidance and mentorship, we aim to empower educators and students across diverse backgrounds.
At Steamlabs, working remotely doesn’t mean working alone. You will join a vibrant team, passionate about innovation in STEM. You will receive practical guidance and mentorship, and enjoy a fully remote 4-day work week (with full-time 5-day pay).
On the Canada Summer Jobs grant eligibility criteria:
– Between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
– A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or accorded refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Job Overview:
As a Junior Mechatronics Engineer, you will be at the heart of our most exciting projects, where creativity and technical skills intersect to construct innovative educational experiences. If you’re passionate about mechanical engineering and robotics development with a flair for either hardware or software, this is the role for you.
This role involves contributing to numerous initiatives across Steamlabs, including programming industrial robotics for the Robot Puppet Theatre, developing custom mechatronics for science centre exhibits, and working on space robotics experiences. It will also involve aiding web developers in creating additional experiences related to our popular Make: AI Robots book.
Responsibilities include:
– Lend your skills to the planning, design, and production of interactive educational experiences.
– Aid in the development of robotics experiences, involving industrial robotics programming and mechatronics development.
– Assist web developers in creating additional experiences based on the Make: AI Robots book, providing insights and advice as necessary.
As a Junior Mechatronics Engineer at Steamlabs, your contributions will not only enhance the learning potential of AI-driven educational tools but also shape the landscape of STEM education in Canada and beyond.
Qualifications and Skills:
– Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering program.
– Passionate about hardware or software aspects of mechatronics.
– Basic understanding of robotics development is a must.
– Comfortable with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and troubleshoot issues.
– Strong team player who can also work independently.
– Excellent communication skills.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Steamlabs:
At Steamlabs, we believe that our strength lies in the diverse talents and perspectives of our team members. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable work environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is more than just words; we actively seek team members from a wide range of backgrounds, including:
– Persons with disabilities
– Newcomers to Canada (including refugees)
– Indigenous peoples
– People of colour
– Members of the LGBTQ2+ community
– Women in STEM
How to Apply:
Please send your resume and a cover letter via this form:
https://forms.gle/
We review all applications and reach out to those that meet our criteria for an initial interview. If you have questions about the application process, feel free to contact us at info@steamlabs.ca.
Steamlabs is not just a temporary job; it’s a stepping stone to a future where you shape the future of education with AI and Robotics. We are excited about how your unique skills can contribute to our impactful mission!