R&D Engineer

Job Description:

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.

How you will make an impact: 

Drive Innovation and Product Development

You'll contribute to the design and development of new automated welding products and enhancements to existing solutions. From concept generation and protyping to testing and validation, you'll apply strong engineering fundamentals to deliver reliable, high-quality designs. You'll support product line simplification efforts and ensure designs meet safety, regulatory, and performance requirements. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll help translate customer needs and market insights into practical engineering solutions.

Execute Advanced Testing and Validation

You'll design and develop robust test procedures and custom test apparatus in alignment with industry standards such as AWS, ASTM, IEC, and NEMA. Conducting a wide range of laboratory testing-including validation, feasibility studies, compliance verification, and failure analysis-you'll generate high-quality data to inform design decisions. You'll document findings in clear, comprehensive technical reports and provide actionable recommendations to improve product performance and reliability.

Advance Technical Excellence and R&D Capability

You'll maintain and continuously improve R&D documentation, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and alignment with internal and regulatory requirements. Staying current with emerging technologies in GMAW and related fields, you'll proactively identify opportunities to incorporate new materials, processes, and design approaches into our product portfolio. Your curiosity and technical insight will help keep the team at the forefront of innovation.

Collaborate Across Functions and Organizations

You'll 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. By fostering strong collaborative relationships and sharing technical expertise, you'll help drive alignment, accelerate development timelines, and deliver impactful engineering solutions across the organization.

What you need to do to be successful in this role:
 

• Apply Strong Engineering Fundamentals
  Demonstrate sound knowledge of mechanical design, materials, manufacturing processes, and automated welding technologies.
• Solve Problems with Rigor and Creativity
  Use analytical thinking and structured problem-solving tools to develop effective, innovative solutions.
• Communicate with Clarity
  Effectively share technical information through documentation, presentations, and cross-functional discussions.
• Manage Priorities and Execute Projects
  Balance multiple assignments while maintaining attention to detail, timelines, and deliverables.
• Collaborate to Achieve Results
  Build strong working relationships across teams to drive alignment and successful project outcomes.
• Adapt in a Dynamic Environment
  Remain flexible and responsive to changing priorities, technologies, and business needs.
• Support Continuous Improvement
  Identify opportunities to enhance product performance, reduce cost, and improve processes.

Qualifications
 

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field, with a strong academic foundation in engineering principles. Advanced degree is an asset.
• 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.
• Experience with programming and engineering tools such as Python, C++, LabVIEW, or similar platforms is an asset, as is exposure to simulation tools.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Physical Demands 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, hear, reach, grab, with hands and arms and regularly required to walk. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Combination of standard office and production environments. Occasional exposure to Manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, welding arc, welding fume, machinery, and controlled chemicals. Occasional exposure to noises in production environment from drills, pneumatic tools, forklifts, vacuum, vent, and other general production activities.

Company Information

Tregaskiss and Bernard have an unprecedented history within the ITW welding brands known for delivering quality, innovative semi-automatic, fixed automatic, cobot and robotic MIG guns, consumables and peripherals. Through vigorous research and development principals, Bernard and Tregaskiss have long developed products that position customer challenges and market trends at the forefront of our product innovation and technology.

Both companies started from simple beginnings, both small, both independently owned, both seeing considerable growth and prosperity. Forming an alliance, the two companies merged their expertise to provide the welding industry with a vision and commitment to make significant impacts within the welding industry. 

As part of the Illinois Tool Works (ITW) welding group family, Tregaskiss and Bernard combine their proven experience and deep technical knowledge to solve its customers' toughest welding challenges and productivity goals. 

Learn More:

ITW: www.itw.com/

ITW Welding - Bernard & Tregaskiss: https://www.bernardtregaskiss.com/

ITW Welding - all brands: http://www.itwwelding.com/

EEO Statement

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ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

Compensation Information:

Salary Range: The R&D Engineer compensation package offers a competitive annual salary with an estimated range of $68,000 CAN to $80,000 CAN dependent on the geographic location, the successful candidate's qualifications, and prior experience. We are committed to maintaining equitable and competitive salaries across different regions through regular reviews and adjustments.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits are available, additional details can be provided upon request.