About this role
Job title: Electro-Mechanical CNC Retrofit Technician – Canada
About the Role Renishaw Canada is seeking an Electro-Mechanical CNC Retrofit Technician to join our Machine Tool Solutions team in Canada. This field-based role installs, commissions, and supports Renishaw machine tool products on a wide variety of CNC platforms, working hands-on with machine tools, electrical cabinets, control systems, and software to deliver reliable measurement solutions in active production environments.
What You'll Do
- Install, retrofit, and commission Renishaw probing, tool setting, calibration, and motion systems on CNC machine tools
- Perform hands-on electrical and mechanical integration, including reading and troubleshooting electrical schematics; wiring sensors, interfaces, and control components
- Mechanical mounting, alignment, and adjustment of measurement hardware
- Diagnose and resolve issues involving CNC controls, machine I/O, feedback systems, and kinematics
- Configure and validate probing cycles, macros, and machine calibration routines on customer machines
- Support and optimize Renishaw PC-based software used for calibration, inspection, and process control
- Train customers and partners on system operation, best practices, and basic troubleshooting
- Provide technical support during demonstrations, proof-of-concept trials, and application evaluations
- Communicate clearly with customers, sales engineers, and internal technical teams to ensure successful project outcomes
What We're Looking For
- Advanced diploma or higher in electro-mechanical technology, industrial maintenance, CNC machine service, automation or manufacturing systems, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Strong electrical fundamentals: reading schematics, wiring diagrams, sensors, relays, and I/O; safe troubleshooting around live equipment
- Practical mechanical aptitude: use of hand tools, alignment, installation of machine hardware; comfortable inside CNC control cabinets and on operating machine tools
- Experience with CNC controls and retrofits is valued; ability to diagnose across CNC controls, I/O, and kinematics
- Comfortable working in field environments across Canada
- Excellent communication skills for customer interaction, training, and technical reporting
Nice to Have
- Experience with CNC controls such as Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain, Haas, Mazak, Okuma, or similar
- Familiarity with CNC probing systems, tool measurement, or machine calibration technologies
- Understanding of G-code
- Background in machine tool retrofits, rebuilds, or automation integration
- Hands-on experience on CNC machine tools in service, retrofit, OEM, or manufacturing
- Experience supporting production machining environments (mills, lathes, multi-axis machines)
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: CAD 70,000 to 90,000 per year, depending on experience and location
- Benefits: health, dental, and vision coverage; RRSP with company match; life insurance and long-term disability; employee assistance program; paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
- Company vehicle for business travel