Electronic Engineering Services

Scientific Instrumentation • Custom Design • Technical Support

Electronic Engineering Services (EES) is a specialized team focused on the design, development, maintenance, and repair of scientific instrumentation. Based in the Department of Chemistry, we provide comprehensive technical support for departmental, research and teaching laboratories, with select services available to other departments on a case‑by‑case basis and at an adjusted hourly rate.

Our team members bring diverse expertise and many years of hands‑on experience with complex and often unsupported instrumentation. Because manufacturer support is frequently unavailable, we train extensively in‑house and continuously expand our capabilities. For new customers or projects, we provide early status updates so expectations remain clear throughout the work.

EES delivers high‑quality solutions ranging from custom electronics design to full‑system troubleshooting, installations, and preventative maintenance.

Core Services

Design & Development

• Custom electronic design and prototyping
• Schematic capture and PCB layout
• Microcontrollers, Arduino‑based controllers and Raspberry Pi integrations
• Specialized scientific instrumentation interfaces and modifications

Service & Maintenance

• Preventative maintenance (PM) programs
• New equipment installation
• Electrical plugs, sockets, adapters, and wiring
• General repairs and troubleshooting

Scientific Instrument Support

Mass Spectrometry

• LC‑MS, GC‑MS
• Time‑of‑Flight (TOF), Ion Trap, Quadrupole systems
• ESI, CI, ICP, MALDI, LIFDI, FD

NMR

• Solution and solid‑state NMR systems
• Probes Servicing, Tuning, Cleaning, Troubleshooting
• Autosamplers
• BCU systems

Vacuum Systems

• Rotary vane (RVP) pumps – electrical service and troubleshooting. We collaborate with the Mechanical Engineering Services team for all mechanical services and repairs.
• Turbo pumps and controllers -electrical service and troubleshooting. We collaborate with the Mechanical Engineering Services team for all mechanical services and repairs.

Chromatography

• Gas Chromatography (GC)
• Liquid Chromatography (LC)
• FLASH chromatography systems

Spectroscopy

• UV‑Vis
• Fluorimeters
• Circular Dichroism (CD) / Optical Rotatory Dispersion (ORD)
• FTIR
• ICP‑OES
• Atomic Absorption

Biological & Environmental Equipment

• Centrifuges
• Freeze dryers
• Fermenters
• Gloveboxes
• Environmental chambers

Laser & LED Systems

• Laser and LED instrumentation support

UPS Power Systems

• Desktop and standalone UPS units
• Battery / fan replacement and diagnostics

General Laboratory Equipment

• Ovens and furnaces
• Hotplates and stirrers
• Rotary evaporators (rotavaps)
• Handheld UV lamps
• Power supplies
• pH meters
• Melting point instruments
• Nitrogen Generators, Air Dryers

Spark‑free Certified Fridges and Freezers

• EES can select and modify a fridge or freezer and arrange for certification, in house

Contact

David Tonkin, Supervisor
Chemistry D311
Tel: (604) 822-3521
Fax (604) 822-3499
Email:

Our Members

David Tonkin, Supervisor

Engineering Technicians:

• Gar Fisher
• Francis Manalastas
• Chris Manke
• Benny Ng
• Dylan O'Leary
• Wesley Rusinoff