[Hiring] R&D Engineer @My-Ti-Con Timber Connectors Inc. DBA MTC Solutions

Role Description

The R&D Engineer is part of MTC Solutions' Research & Development team, responsible for developing new products, generating physical test data, and translating research questions into validated engineering solutions for the mass timber industry. This role focuses on:

• Structural behaviour
• Physical testing
• Product performance
• Engineering judgment
• Applied research leading to better hardware and design guidance

This position is intended for an early- to mid-career engineer who enjoys a mix of analysis, experimentation, testing, and product development. Responsibilities include:

• Planning research programs
• Developing and evaluating connection concepts
• Coordinating internal and external testing
• Analyzing results
• Turning technical findings into practical recommendations for MTC products and design resources

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Timber Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, or EIT able to apply for P.Eng. in the near term
• Approximately 2-6 years of relevant structural engineering, applied research, testing, product-development, or building-products experience preferred; exceptional candidates outside this range will also be considered
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics, load paths, material behaviour, and engineering fundamentals
• Experience with timber engineering, structural connections, fasteners, mass timber, or building products is considered a strong asset
• Experience with physical testing, laboratory research, structural testing, or experimental engineering is considered an asset
• Experience interpreting design codes and standards such as CSA O86, NDS, Eurocode 5, or similar is considered an asset
• Experience with engineering analysis tools, spreadsheets, CAD, or numerical modelling
• Ability to work through open-ended technical problems, form engineering recommendations, and communicate the reasoning behind them
• Strong project-management, organizational, technical writing, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while seeking appropriate technical review and collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team
• Proficiency in English required

Requirements

• Plan and execute engineering investigations related to structural connections, fasteners, timber systems, and product performance
• Develop and evaluate new connection concepts and improvements to existing MTC products
• Perform calculations, analytical modelling, literature reviews, and code-based evaluations
• Develop test plans, coordinate specimens and fixtures, support or execute internal testing, and analyze results
• Participate in physical testing work, including specimen preparation and test setup review
• Interpret experimental results, identify trends and limitations, and document engineering conclusions
• Work with engineers, technologists, suppliers, and fabricators to develop prototypes and test setups
• Support technical work related to CSA O86, NDS, ICC-ES evaluation, and other relevant standards
• Take ownership of assigned R&D projects or workstreams
• Prepare clear technical summaries, calculation packages, research reports, and recommendations
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Product Application Engineering, Operations, and Marketing

Benefits

• Opportunity to influence new products and technical approvals
• Work in a small, agile, and passionate team
• Direct impact on mass timber construction across North America

Company Description

MTC Solutions is a North American leader in mass timber connection technology. We design, test, and supply structural hardware that helps engineers and builders realize safe, efficient, and beautiful timber structures. Our competitive edge comes from:

• Technical credibility
• Practical problem solving
• Ability to translate complex research into usable design solutions

Your work will directly influence new products, technical approvals, design values, and engineering resources used on real projects.

Closing

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.