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Manager of Strategic Sales & Business Development
Electrical Engineer (Power Distribution & Controls)
D-Pace
At D-Pace, we envision a world where accelerator technology and meaningful human connection combine to make life better. D-Pace supplies products to the international commercial particle accelerator industry. Our areas of expertise include beamline systems, beam diagnostic devices, medical isotope solid target stations, and ion sources for research, industrial, and commercial accelerator systems.Our team applies unique knowledge, skills, curiosity, and care to solve customer challenges and create groundbreaking solutions that have a meaningful impact on society.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and effectiveness. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of our selection processes.
Connect and talk with us on LinkedIn: Kurt Dehnel and D-Pace
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We encourage applicants to submit resumes year-round even when a position is not posted. We keep a database of resumes that pique our interest and will email those potential candidates when a relevant position is available. The following D-Pace departments can be targeted: Engineering, Research & Development, Sales & Marketing, Operations, Financial, and Human Resources.
Submit general applications (can include resume, cover letter, transcripts, and portfolios) as a single PDF document titled “year-surname-firstname-department.pdf” to:
What we look for in general
- You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. We’re looking for people who look to improve the lives of those around them and understand the inherent potential of all people to grow given a reasonable chance. You are person that appreciates possibility.
- You are purpose driven. We’re looking for people who seek to define problems, before searching for an array of solutions. You understand the impact of your work on others and adapt to make the group more effective.
- You are inclusive. You understand the value of tough conversations to question and re-think the status quo. You believe that diversity of experience and perspective brings strength and depth to the company by challenging our thinking and actions. You welcome different perspectives and have a curiosity to learn more.
- You understand the importance of engagement in communication. We’re looking for people who naturally understand the impact of tone, behaviour, and attention when communicating.
Current Postings
Manager of Strategic Sales & Business Development
Closes: November 3rd, 2025
FTE: Full-time
Term: Permanent
Compensation Range: Base Salary: $80,000 to $120,000. In addition to the base, our compensation package includes a performance-based commission structure, providing significant earning potential for top performers.
Location: Flexible / Remote options available
Industry: Particle Accelerator Solutions and Components
Travel Requirement: Approximately 1 week per month
Areas of focus: Business development, prospecting, lead nurturing/development, strategic solution selling, sales proposal and quote creation, account management, marketing and campaign execution
How to Apply
In your cover letter please provide the following:
1. Share an example of a business development opportunity you personally identified and pursued. How did you validate the opportunity, and what steps did you take to convert it into a successful partnership or deal?
2. Tell us about a time you had to navigate a complex technical or stakeholder environment to close a deal. What was the product or service, who were the key players, and how did you build trust and alignment to move forward?
Please submit resume and cover letter as a single PDF document titled “DDMM-strategic.sales-surname-firstname.pdf” by email to: strategic.sales.position@d-pace.com
Only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Sales Account/Business Development Manager with deep experience in selling highly technical solutions in advanced scientific environments. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and relationship builder who thrives in complex sales cycles and is passionate about contributing to the growth of a world-class technology company.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, develop, and close high-value strategic sales opportunities within the particle accelerator and related industries.
- Apply advanced solution-selling techniques to understand customer needs and position D-Pace’s offerings effectively.
- Manage and grow existing accounts to maximize revenue and long-term customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate with engineering and product teams to tailor solutions to customer requirements.
- Represent D-Pace at industry events, conferences, and prospect/customer meetings globally.
- Leverage proven sales methodologies to efficiently move qualified prospects through the sales process to maximize wins
- Initiate, support and execute on relevant business development and marketing activities in order to maximize and optimize the sales pipeline
- Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline reports using CRM tools.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of experience in sales roles within advanced sciences or highly technical industries (e.g., particle accelerator, nuclear physics, scientific instrumentation).
- Proven track record of closing complex, high-value deals.
- Strong understanding of strategic solution selling and account management best practices.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
- Hands on experience in leveraging CRM tools to support the selling process
- Willingness to travel internationally as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical background in physics, engineering, or related scientific disciplines.
- Experience working with research institutions, government labs, or commercial accelerator facilities.
- Familiarity with ion sources, beam diagnostics, or beamline systems is a strong asset.
Compensation & Benefits
- Flexible compensation packages available with competitive base salary plus commission structure tailored to experience and performance.
- Comprehensive benefits plan
- Opportunities for professional development and global travel.
What’s in it for you?
At D-Pace, you’ll be part of a team that’s shaping the future of particle accelerator technology. We offer a collaborative, innovative environment where your contributions directly impact scientific and industrial progress worldwide.
- Grow your technical capabilities and collaborative skills in an innovative company in the unique field of particle accelerators
- Competitive wages based on compensation surveys, experience, and knowledge
- Comprehensive benefits program
- D-Pace will compensate for home office setup and needs.
What do we look for?
- Strategic Thinking: We’re looking for people who identify key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-range goal or vision and commit to a course of action to after developing alternatives based on logical assumptions, facts, available resources, constraints, and organizational values.
- Attention to Detail: We’re looking for people who accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small.
- Building Partnerships: We’re looking for people who foster opportunities and take action to build strategic relationships externally and internally between other organizational areas, teams, and departments to help achieve business goals.
- Creativity: We’re looking for people who generate innovative solutions in work situations; try different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.
- Accountability: We’re looking for people who work to establish a culture of accountability among direct reports and across the organization.
About D-Pace
D-Pace Inc. is a global leader in supplying products and services to the international commercial accelerator industry. Our expertise spans ion sources, beam diagnostic devices, and beamline systems for research, industrial, and commercial accelerator systems. We are proud to support cutting-edge scientific and industrial applications through our innovative technologies and collaborative approach.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and effectiveness. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Quality Engineer
Closes: November 24th, 2025
Term: Permanent
Compensation Range: Base Compensation: $72,000 to $90,000.
How to Apply
In your cover letter please provide the following:
- Describe a situation where you implemented or improved a quality system aligned with ISO 9001:2015.
- How do you approach supplier collaboration and issue resolution in a subcontracting context?
Please submit resume and cover letter as a single PDF document titled “quality.engineer-surname-firstname.pdf”by email to quality.engineer.position@d-pace.com
Only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Position Overview
The Quality Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the quality of products from design to production, supplier management, and final delivery to customers across various sectors.
They will support in implementing and maintaining the company’s quality management system (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001:2015.
The Quality Engineer will work closely with design, procurement, production, and suppliers to ensure that all components and final products meet specified quality standards and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Director of Operations and cross-functional teams during product design and development stages to establish product-quality control plans and testing protocols.
- Define inspection criteria and standards for new and existing products in the preparation of Product quality plan documentation.
- Assist in supplier selection and qualification by conducting supplier audits, reviewing their quality systems, and ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Implement supplier quality agreements and monitor supplier performance through incoming inspection, quality reports, and corrective actions.
- Resolve supplier quality issues by working with suppliers to develop and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain and regularly update key quality documentation, including Control Plans, Inspection Plans, Non-conformance Reports (NCRs), and Corrective Action Requests (CARs).
- Support implementing ISO 9001:2015 processes, including process control, risk management, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure all documents are appropriately controlled and aligned with ISO 9001:2015 requirements and also align to the specific compliance needs of the customer.
- Collaborate with projects/production, suppliers, and QA to keep records accurate and current.
- Implement and maintain document control procedures to track revisions and ensure documents are available when needed.
- Assist in internal and external audits for ISO 9001:2015 certification and other relevant quality standards.
- Train production and inspection staff on quality standards, inspection techniques, and problem-solving methods.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
- Eligible for registration with EGBC
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally with exposure to design, product quality planning, and supplier management processes.
- Must have experience working in an ISO 9001 accredited manufacturing environment, with a solid understanding of quality assurance processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification in Quality Engineering (CQE) or related certifications (e.g., Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt) is a plus but not required.
What do we look for?
- Technical Knowledge: We seek individuals with strong technical depth in quality management, manufacturing processes, and ISO 9001:2015 systems. You should have excellent mechanical drawing interpretation skills and the ability to understand and verify design intent by collaborating with the engineering team. A solid understanding of product identification and traceability practices—including serial number control, documentation linkage, and record accuracy—is required to ensure full accountability across the product lifecycle.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Mindset: You apply data-driven reasoning to identify root causes, develop practical corrective actions, and implement sustainable improvements. You thrive on resolving complex technical issues collaboratively—with both internal teams and suppliers—to strengthen process reliability, product integrity, and traceability of decisions.
- Customer & Supplier Focus: You recognize that every quality decision ultimately affects our customers. You maintain a proactive approach to understanding customer expectations and ensure that suppliers meet those same standards through clear communication, alignment, and follow-through.
- Effective Communication: You communicate clearly and professionally across all levels—engineering, operations, suppliers, and customers. You present information objectively, support decisions with evidence, and build trust through transparency and accountability.
- Attention to Detail: You demonstrate precision and thoroughness in documentation, inspection, and verification activities. You understand that accuracy and consistency—especially in maintaining traceable records—are fundamental to product quality, compliance, and customer confidence.
- Project Management and Organization : You plan, coordinate, and execute quality activities with discipline, ensuring outcomes are delivered on time and within scope. You take ownership of your work, anticipate risks, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits plan.
- Opportunities for professional development.
What’s in it for you?
At D-Pace, you’ll be part of a team that’s shaping the future of particle accelerator technology. We offer a collaborative, innovative environment where your contributions directly impact scientific and industrial progress worldwide.
- Grow your technical capabilities and collaborative skills in an innovative company in the unique field of particle accelerators.
- Competitive wages based on compensation surveys, experience, and knowledge.
- Comprehensive benefits program.
- D-Pace will compensate for home office setup and needs.
About D-Pace
D-Pace Inc. is a global leader in supplying products and services to the international commercial accelerator industry. Our expertise spans ion sources, beam diagnostic devices, and beamline systems for research, industrial, and commercial accelerator systems. We are proud to support cutting-edge scientific and industrial applications through our innovative technologies and collaborative approach.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and effectiveness. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Electrical Engineer (Power Distribution & Controls)
Closes: November 30, 2025
FTE: Full-time
Term: Permanent
Compensation Range: Base Salary: $80,000 to $110,000.
Location: Nelson, BC
Industry: Particle Accelerator Solutions and Components
Travel Requirement: Approximately four two-week trips per year.
Areas of focus: Power distribution design, PLC design and programming, system integration and commissioning, safety & compliance, collaboration and cross-disciplinary communication, technical documentation and support.
How to Apply
In your cover letter please provide the following:
- Describe a project where you designed or implemented an electrical power distribution or control system. What were your key design considerations, challenges, and outcomes?
- What’s a complex technical problem that fascinated you (even outside of work). How did you approach understanding or solving it?
Please submit resume and cover letter as a single PDF document titled “electrical.engineer-surname-firstname.pdf” by email to electrical.engineer.position@d-pace.com
Only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Position Overview
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, and assemble electrical systems, including power distribution, controls, and PLCs. This role involves generating and updating comprehensive drawing packages and transforming these designs into functional products through panel wiring and assembly, requiring specialized knowledge in electrical engineering principles.
Key Responsibilities
- Assembly of electrical components and systems including wiring panels, using schematics and 3D models, ensuring components are accurately connected, labeled, and tested according to design specifications. This includes verifying that wiring aligns with safety standards, troubleshooting any issues during assembly, and adjusting as necessary to achieve a fully functional and compliant panel.
- PLC Design and solution implementation and wiring, assembly, testing and troubleshooting.
- Proficient with hand tools such as drills, angle grinders, and saws.
- Perform testing, troubleshooting, and investigative tasks on prototypes, products, and D-Pace research facilities.
- Write and manage documentation, including design control documents (requirement specifications, design notes, failure mode analyses, test reports), product documentation (specifications, manuals, certificates of conformance, investigation reports), and research reports (conference posters and papers), and website content.
- Use electrical tools (oscilloscope, current meters etc.) for trouble shooting and testing.
- Handle project management and hands-on tasks associated with customer product builds, including schedule management, part ordering, assembly, testing, documentation, packaging and shipping.
- Manage vendors to ensure timely, cost-effective production of parts and assemblies, maintaining quality control.
- Enhance D-Pace’s cost-efficiency in product development by optimizing the use of Fishbowl Manufacturing software for tracking and managing product bills of materials (BOMs), costing, delivery schedules, and inventory control.
- Improve products for safety, performance, reliability, and cost through optimized manufacturing methods, tools, fixtures, and workflow.
- On-site installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships, providing customer support both remotely and on-site.
- Calculations and simulations – such as circuit analysis using SPICE (or equivalent) for circuit boards, cables, power supplies and loads (e.g. inductive magnetic loads).
- Software design including software for motion control, signal processing, beam diagnostics and analysis, and data processing.
- Creating and maintaining through revision control procedures drawing packages, electrical schematic, 3D models, Bills of materials and wire diagrams with electrical design software such as SolidWorks Electrical.
- Perform and participate in FATs with team members to validate functionality and ensure quality standards. Prepare and maintain informal and formal documentation, including test sheets and design notes, for each project and outgoing product.
- Represent D-Pace at conferences and tradeshows as required, engaging with industry professionals and showcasing company expertise and products.
- Follow D-Pace Professional Management Plan.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks.
- Obtain and maintain engineering certifications (P.Eng. as soon as cumulative work experience permits), fulfilling all professional development requirements, including completing necessary continuing education hours, attending industry workshops, and participating in relevant professional societies. Stay updated on engineering best practices, regulatory changes, and advancements in the field to ensure compliance with professional standards and to support the company's commitment to engineering excellence.
Required Qualifications
- Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a engineering environment.
- Currently legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Eligible for registration with EGBC.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with power distribution, control systems, or instrumentation in industrial, research, or accelerator settings.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks Electrical, or equivalent design software.
- Strong understanding of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and experience applying CSA Z432 / ISO 13849 or other functional safety standards.
- Experience with PLC systems (e.g., WAGO, Allen-Bradley) including programming, integration, and troubleshooting.
What do we look for?
- Craftsmanship: We’re looking for people who approach projects with high degree of attention to detail, quality and consistency.
- Technical Knowledge: We’re looking for people who have achieved a great level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeps up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise
- Problem Analysis and Problem Solving: We’re looking for people who eses sound or logical judgment to spot and analyze problems, develop alternative solutions and initiate corrective action.
- Project Management and Organizing: We’re looking for people who establish courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently and effectively.
- Communication Skills: We’re looking for people who proactively communicate; informs others of what they need to know. Utilizes oral and written communication to enhance relationships across the organization. Capably articulates thoughts and ideas in speaking and listens carefully to others.
Compensation & Benefits
- Grow your technical capabilities and collaborative skills in an innovative company in the unique field of particle accelerators.
- Competitive wages based on compensation surveys, experience, and knowledge.
- Comprehensive benefits plan
- Opportunities for professional development and global travel.
What’s in it for you?
At D-Pace, you’ll be part of a team that’s shaping the future of particle accelerator technology. We offer a collaborative, innovative environment where your contributions directly impact scientific and industrial progress worldwide.
- Grow your technical capabilities and collaborative skills in an innovative company in the unique field of particle accelerators.
- Competitive wages based on compensation surveys, experience, and knowledge.
- Comprehensive benefits program.
- D-Pace will compensate for home office setup and needs.
About D-Pace
D-Pace Inc. is a global leader in supplying products and services to the international commercial accelerator industry. Our expertise spans ion sources, beam diagnostic devices, and beamline systems for research, industrial, and commercial accelerator systems. We are proud to support cutting-edge scientific and industrial applications through our innovative technologies and collaborative approach.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and effectiveness. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.