Mechatronics Engineer in Training (EIT)
Location: Mississauga, Canada
Work Arrangement: Onsite
What we do at Weir
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.
Make your impact
You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.
What you’ll do
• System Design & Integration: Design, specify, and develop automation and control systems for Synertrex sensing technologies and Digital Next solutions, integrating monitoring equipment into engineered products such as pump houses and barges.
• Installation & Support: Support installation, startup, and customer adoption of monitoring systems at customer sites, providing technical guidance and training to field personnel and customers.
• Equipment Management: Manage procurement, installation, testing, and maintenance of control and condition monitoring equipment to ensure machine reliability and optimal performance.
• Customer & Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a technical liaison with customers, vendors, and internal teams to understand requirements, provide advice, and support sales and operational activities.
• Documentation & Compliance: Generate functional requirements, installation guidelines, and SOPs in compliance with electrical standards (CE, UL, NEC).
• Travel: Expect 20-40% travel, primarily domestic with some international trips, to support installations, startups, and customer engagements.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.
What you’ll bring
Must-haves:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline
• 0-4 years of experience in instrumentation, control systems development, and customer-facing technical roles
• Proficiency in PLC programming, microcontroller programming, and knowledge of communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with customers
Nice-to-haves:
• Experience with robotics, sensor integration, and digital monitoring platforms
• Knowledge of industrial networking and IoT technologies
• Previous exposure to minerals processing equipment or industrial automation environments
• Experience supporting complex installations and system integration projects
Why join Weir?
We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.
We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.
We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.
Benefits
• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Study support
Compensation: Ranges from $85-90K CAD.
This Job Posting is for an Existing Position.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline
- 0–4 years of experience in instrumentation, control systems development, and customer-facing technical roles
- Proficiency in PLC programming
- Proficiency in microcontroller programming
- Knowledge of communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Experience with robotics, sensor integration, and digital monitoring platforms
- Knowledge of industrial networking and IoT technologies
- Exposure to minerals processing equipment or industrial automation environments
- Experience supporting complex installations and system integration projects
What We Do
The Weir Group is a Scottish multinational engineering company that creates innovative solutions for minerals, mining technology, and industrial markets, aiming to make operations smarter, more efficient, and sustainable.
