Company Description

Invicton Labs is a tech company that specializes in developing innovative projects for various industries since 2018. With a focus on IoT solutions and AWS cloud architecture, we deliver high-quality prototypes and experimental projects tailored to our clients' needs. Located in Ottawa, ON, Canada, Invicton Labs brings ideas to life.

Role Description

This is a full-time employment role for a Mechatronics Engineer at Invicton Labs. The position is on-site in Ottawa, Ontario (Mechanicsville and Kanata). We need an engineer who doesn’t just model parts—they build them, break them, fix them, and ship them. You’ll be the person who can take a sketch and a BOM, turn it into a working assembly, and work vendors to source reliable, cost-effective parts and processes.

What you’ll actually do

• Design: SOLIDWORKS CAD modeling with attention to detail.
• Prototype & build: Assemble electromechanical prototypes (PCBA + wiring + mechanicals), run bring-up, and iterate quickly.
• Assist with fabrication: Create/modify parts via 3D printing, basic machining, laser/CNC routing, sheet metal, and jig/fixture design.
• Supplier management: Source components, request quotes, evaluate alternates, negotiate MOQs/lead times, and track deliveries.
• Documentation: Create assembly procedures, drawings, exploded views, wiring diagrams, and maintain BOMs.

Must-have qualifications

• 3–6 years in mechatronics, hardware, robotics, or similar, with serious hands-on build experience (not just design).
• 3-6 years experience with SOLIDWORKS CAD modeling
• Proven track record sourcing parts and services: machining, sheet metal, PCBA, cabling, adhesives/fasteners, motors/gearboxes, sensors.
• Comfortable with electronic design software, preferably KiCAD.
• Competent with lab tools: DMM, bench supplies, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, crimpers, torque tools, heat-set inserts, presses.
• Assembly skills: Professional workmanship mindset: neat, repeatable, labeled builds. For example: IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620.
• DFM/DFT basics: tolerances, GD&T, stack-ups, BOM versioning, ECO discipline.
• Clear, concise documentation and vendor communications.
• Eligible to work in Canada and able to lift ~20–25 kg, stand for bench work, and visit vendors/CMs as needed.

Nice-to-haves (tell us what you actually know)

• Electronics assembly: Hand-solder/rework (0402 + fine-pitch), reflow profiles, conformal coat, harness build; perform first-article checks.
• Test & debug: Write/execute test plans, characterize performance, instrument with scopes/DAQs, and close issues with crisp RCAs and corrective actions.
• Cable/loom design (Pin/part selection, strain relief, over-molds).
• Common buses: CAN/CAN-FD, RS-485, I²C/SPI, Ethernet, basic EMI/ESD practices.
• Environmental/ingress & adhesives: IP ratings, potting/encapsulation, threadlockers.
• C programming knowledge for microcontroller bring-up.

Application:

• Apply on LinkedIn
• Include your resume
• Include a summary of one or more hands-on projects you've completed where you've built something interesting, completing the majority of work yourself. Include photos if available.