R&D Engineering Technologist - Digital Paint

Who We Are 

 
Trusscore is a material science company for sustainable building materials. We are revolutionizing the way people build, with the ultimate vision of creating a market leading, sustainable, branded, true painted-drywall-alternative. Trusscore invests heavily in R&D to discover breakthroughs in materials and manufacturing processes, advancing the state-of-the-art in science and technology along the way.  

Become part of a passionate, innovative team focused on reshaping the future of building materials. We offer a dynamic, flexible work environment, opportunities for personal and professional growth, and the chance to make a tangible impact in an established, fast-growing company with a focus on sustainability and innovation. 

Your Mission  

Trusscore is seeking a talented team member to help us introduce to the world new architectural innovations for building products.  As part of a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary R&D team, your mission is to help progress the technology and installation methodology for Trusscore’s Digital Paint. You will bring to life a new technology that instantly and digitally changes the colour of walls and ceilings - without the need for painting:  https://trusscore.com/material-science/digital-paint.html

 You will build concept-level prototypes of the Digital Paint technology and develop robust installation methods for contractors and homeowners. You will also collaborate with the R&D team to build laboratory test fixtures.  Support the scale-up of Digital Paint from laboratory development to manufacturing. Your work will be instrumental in productizing the technology and bringing it successfully to market. 

This role combines hands-on execution with collaborative problem-solving. You will apply your experience building, repairing, designing, renovating, and maintaining custom equipment and structures. 

Desired Qualifications & Skills 

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology (e.g. Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials), Materials Science or a related technical field. 

• Experience building, modifying, and maintaining mechanical test fixtures or prototypes. 

• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting and fabrication skills. 

• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and general shop equipment. 

• Experience with home construction/renovation  

• Familiarity with laboratory practices and safe handling of materials and chemicals. 

• Basic understanding of materials science 

• Basic electronics/electrical wiring knowledge. 

• Experience with CAD software and digital fabrication equipment (e.g., CNC laser cutters, 3D printers). 

• Self-motivated, resourceful, and capable of working independently while collaborating effectively with a multi-disciplinary team. 

• Comfortable performing light to moderate physical work in a laboratory and workshop environment. 
  

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop installation methods and procedures for Digital Paint. 

• Design, fabricate, and maintain R&D demonstration systems and testing rigs. 

• Assist with the development, installation, and mechanical testing of Digital Paint technologies. 

• Build and assemble laboratory test fixtures and prototype equipment. 

• Learn and apply relevant North American building and electrical codes to the design of the Digital Paint product. 

• Support manufacturing scale-up trials for Digital Paint. 

• Support laboratory maintenance, facility improvements, and equipment upgrades. 

• Operate and maintain fabrication equipment, including CNC laser cutters and 3D printers. 

• Collaborate with project and product managers, printed electronics architects, materials scientists, and hardware designers to evaluate trade-offs, make technical decisions, and support the product roadmap for Digital Paint. 

• Collaborate with the Electronics Engineer to select and design custom connectors that integrate conventional electronics with the Digital Paint film. 

Nice to haves 

• Soldering and component assembly. 
• CAD modeling proficiency. 
  

Work Location: Trusscore, Communitech Hub, Kitchener, Ontario

•  4 days in R&D Lab/Office per week, 1 day work from home per week 
• Occasional travel may be required to support offsite activities with third party vendors, contractors, other Trusscore facilities, or for other business reasons

Compensation

$70,000 - $80,000/year salary 

Benefits that start on on day 1!

Position Opening 

This is a current active vacancy.

Position Posting 

This position is posted publicly for external candidates; and current internal employees at Trusscore. 

AI Disclosure 

Please note that we may use AI tools as part of our recruitment process for this position to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience. 

Employee Referrals 

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Internal Trusscore Employee applicants 

If you're a current regular full-time Trusscore employee and interested in applying to this position, please notify your manager so they're aware; and email our Talent Acquisition team at: hiring@trusscore.com.