ACE Research & Development Technical Support Specialist
Ontario Tech UniversityACE Research & Development Technical Support Specialist Tracking Code: req2276 Faculty/Department: Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) Number of Positions: 1 Appointment Type: Full-Time Continuing Hours of Work: 35 hours per week Non-Union Hiring Zone: Job Level 9 - $78,742 - $98,427 Posting Date: October 29, 2026 Closing Date: November 12, 2026 (11:59 pm EST) 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 …) Required Skills: CORE SKILL REQUIREMENTS (Must Have): Automotive Diagnostics & Repair OR PLC Controls technician (Schneider preferred) OR Industrial Electrician Vehicle testing & Validation OR Instrumentation Controls & Setup OR Electrical diagnostics Mechanical & Electrical Troubleshooting Preventative Maintenance Fault Diagnosis & Root-Cause Analysis Customer Technical Support Computer Skills (Medium to Advanced Level): Software & Hardware ADDITIONAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS (Nice to Have): Wind Tunnel Operations Dyno Operation & Controls Visual Basic for Applications Programming Forklift Operation Hoisting & Rigging Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems 3D Printing & Custom Tooling Data Acquisition & Equipment Calibration Vehicle Instrumentation (CAN, ECU, Thermocouples, Sensors, Pressure Taps) Required Education: 3-yr post-secondary College Diploma in: Automotive Technician Program (310S Automotive Service Technician) OR Instrumentation & Control Technician (447A) OR Industrial Electrician (442A) OR A combination of education and experience may be considered for this role Verification of academic credentials may be required Required Experience: 5+ years' experience in either of the above post-secondary streams Strong technical aptitude Good customer service skills and aptitude Good communication & o…