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Mechatronic Systems Engineering Graduates

Employment Opportunities in MSE

Mechatronic Systems Engineering (MSE) welcomes qualified graduate and undergraduate students to apply for Teaching Assistant (TA) positions for MSE courses. Students must apply/reapply and be selected for TA positions each term.  All positions are subject to budgetary approval and sufficient enrollment.

SFU is an equity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

TA Postings

SPRING 2026 - Repost:  MSE 491 D200 Advanced Electronic Circuits

  • Opening Date:  December 9, 2025 at 3:00 pm
  • Closing Date:  December 12, 2025 at 3:00 pm
  • Appointment Period:  January 2-April 30, 2026
  • Location:  Surrey Campus
  • Estimated BU Assignment:  3.0 - 4.0

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in electrical circuit theory
  • Proficiency in electronic devices, including diodes, BJTs, and FETs
  • Completion of at least one undergraduate course in electric circuits (please specify on application form)  
  • Completion of at least two undergraduate courses in electronic circuits (please specify on application form)  
  • Good working knowledge of electronic test equipment, such as oscilloscopes and multimeters
  • Good working knowledge of circuit simulation tools, particularly LTSpice
  • Practical experience in circuit design and prototyping is highly desired
  • Basic knowledge of microprocessors and programming

All MSE courses are scheduled for in-person delivery. TAs are expected to be available for in-person activities for the duration of their appointments.

Teaching assistant and marker pay rates are determined by the 2022-2024 TSSU Wage Schedules.  The salary for each base unit is $1,242. Masters’ students receive an additional scholarship amount of $190 per base unit and Ph.D. students receive an additional scholarship of $420 per base unit. Estimated base unit assignments may vary depending on final enrollment numbers.  

All positions are subject to budgetary approval and sufficient enrollment.

For the latest updates on course and lab schedules, instructors, and more, visit: go.sfu.ca.  Course outlines can be viewed here.

SFU is an equity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

 

 

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