[Hiring] Product Development Engineer @My-Ti-Con Timber Connectors Inc. DBA MTC Solutions

Role Description

The Product Development Engineer is part of MTC Solutions' Research & Development team, responsible for developing new connection technologies and generating the physical test data required to bring them to market. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys open-ended technical problems and wants to create practical products.

• New product development:
  • Develop new structural connection products and improvements to existing MTC hardware from early concept through technical validation.
• Concept development:
  • Translate market needs, installation challenges, structural requirements, and manufacturing constraints into practical product concepts.
• Engineering analysis:
  • Perform calculations and analytical work to understand structural behaviour, compare concepts, define design requirements, and support product decisions.
• Prototyping:
  • Develop CAD models, drawings, prototypes, test fixtures, and other materials required to evaluate and iterate new concepts.
• Hands-on testing:
  • Participate directly in physical research work, including preparing specimens, moving timber components, installing prototypes, setting up fixtures, supporting lab testing, and reviewing failure modes.
• Test planning and validation:
  • Develop test plans, coordinate specimen preparation and instrumentation, execute or support testing, and analyze test results.
• Design iteration:
  • Use test results, engineering analysis, constructability, manufacturability, installation requirements, and field feedback to refine product designs.
• Research:
  • Investigate new connection concepts, materials, testing methods, standards, approval pathways, and technologies relevant to mass timber construction.
• Project ownership:
  • Plan and drive assigned R&D projects from initial concept through testing and technical validation, coordinating priorities, schedules, budgets, internal contributors, and external partners as required.
• Technical documentation:
  • Clearly document assumptions, methodologies, calculations, test results, design decisions, revisions, and project conclusions.
• Cross-functional collaboration:
  • Work closely with Product Application Engineering, Technical Service, Business Development, Operations, manufacturers, research laboratories, universities, and other external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Timber, Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, or EIT able to apply for P.Eng. in the near term.
• 3-8 years of relevant engineering, product-development, structural design, testing, or applied research experience preferred; exceptional candidates outside this range will also be considered.
• Strong understanding of mechanics, structural behaviour, materials, and engineering fundamentals.
• Experience in timber engineering, structural connections, fasteners, mass timber, or building products is strongly preferred.
• Experience with physical testing, prototyping, laboratory research, product validation, or experimental engineering is considered a strong asset.
• Experience with CAD and engineering analysis tools.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of technical projects, make engineering recommendations, and move open-ended problems toward practical solutions.
• Strong project management, communication, technical writing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineers, technologists, Operations, suppliers, and external research partners.
• Proficiency in English required.

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, and our ability to translate complex research into usable design solutions.
• We are a small, agile, and passionate team shaping the future of mass timber construction across North America.
• Your work will have a direct impact on products, test programs, design tools, and technical resources used on real projects.

Closing

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