R&D Engineer

ITW•Tecumseh, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The MIG Gun Division (Bernard / Tregaskiss) of Miller Electric, an ITW Company, is seeking a driven Research & Development Engineer to join the Tregaskiss engineering team at our Windsor, Ontario facility. In this onsite role, you’ll be at the core of advancing our automated welding technology—contributing to the design, development, and validation of innovative products that define the future of our portfolio. You’ll work hands-on in a collaborative environment where curiosity, technical rigor, and continuous improvement drive results. With safety and quality as foundational principles, you’ll support new product development and sustainment initiatives while partnering across functions to bring ideas from concept to reality. If you're ready to innovate with purpose and make a measurable impact, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of our automated welding product portfolio.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field, with a strong academic foundation in engineering principles.
Minimum 4–7 years of relevant experience in R&D, product development, or design engineering within an industrial environment.
Solid understanding of mechanical systems, materials behavior, and manufacturing processes, with demonstrated application in real-world engineering challenges.
Experience developing and executing industrial test methods, including familiarity with test concepts, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
Working knowledge of transducers and sensors used to measure electrical, physical, and mechanical properties.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, draw meaningful conclusions, and make data-driven recommendations.
Hands-on laboratory experience with a high level of mechanical aptitude; comfortable building, modifying, and troubleshooting test setups and prototypes.
Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree is an asset.
Experience with programming and engineering tools such as Python, C++, LabVIEW, or similar platforms is an asset.
Exposure to simulation tools is an asset.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design and development of new automated welding products and enhancements to existing solutions.
Apply strong engineering fundamentals to deliver reliable, high-quality designs from concept generation and prototyping to testing and validation.
Support product line simplification efforts and ensure designs meet safety, regulatory, and performance requirements.
Translate customer needs and market insights into practical engineering solutions by working closely with cross-functional teams.
Design and develop robust test procedures and custom test apparatus in alignment with industry standards such as AWS, ASTM, IEC, and NEMA.
Conduct laboratory testing, including validation, feasibility studies, compliance verification, and failure analysis, to generate high-quality data for design decisions.
Document findings in clear, comprehensive technical reports and provide actionable recommendations to improve product performance and reliability.
Maintain and continuously improve R&D documentation, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and alignment with internal and regulatory requirements.
Stay current with emerging technologies in GMAW and related fields, proactively identifying opportunities to incorporate new materials, processes, and design approaches.
Work closely with internal teams, including engineering, product management, operations, quality, and marketing—as well as sister companies within ITW on joint R&D initiatives.
Foster strong collaborative relationships and share technical expertise to drive alignment, accelerate development timelines, and deliver impactful engineering solutions.