Our Purpose
To help industries become more safe, environmentally friendly and efficient, through the use of sensors and sensor technologies.
Who we are
Metallurgical Sensors Inc. (Metsen) is a Canadian OEM and engineering company headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario. Since 1999, we have helped leading primary metal producers and critical mineral processing companies solve difficult process challenges with reliable sensing technology, practical engineering, and responsive support.
We design, develop, integrate, and support advanced systems for harsh metallurgical smelting and processing environments. Our work includes sensing, imaging, automation and expert systems that help provide greater visibility to critical process areas, anticipate problems before escalations, and make smarter decisions.
Metsen believes in a solution-first approach. We take the time to understand each customer’s process, define the real problem, and build systems that fit the operating environment. Whether the need is a proven off-the-shelf product, a tailored integration, or a custom-engineered development, we stay focused on practical results and long-term performance.
With decades of field-support service at our installations across Canada, the United States, Asia, Europe, and Africa, Metsen combines metallurgical knowledge, advanced software capability, and hands-on engineering experience. Our goal is to help customers improve safety, quality, consistency, and confidence in demanding production environments.
What we do
We design, develop, implement and maintain custom sensor products and systems for any given industry. Our quality products and services deliver increased productivity with a reduction in costs.
Mission
To design, develop, integrate and maintain custom-engineered sensor systems, fulfilling our customers’ needs to improve their output, processes and safety.
Vision
To quickly deliver global, sustainable custom sensor and support solutions for processing industries to drive improvements in plant efficiencies, worker safety and energy reduction by utilizing our diverse team’s innovativeness.
Values
Metsen values innovativeness, diversity, inclusivity, initiative, responsibility, teamwork, integrity, continuous education, work-life balance, high-quality products, high standards of service.
Our Team
Lucas Demysh, B.A.Sc, M.A.Sc, P.EngPresident & Chief Technical Officer
Lucas founded METSEN in 1999 and has led the company for over 27 years, bringing a rare combination of hands-on engineering expertise and deep industry knowledge to every project. As Chief R&D Engineer, he personally designs and integrates the intelligent sensor systems that solve his customers' toughest production challenges.
Lucas holds both a B.A.Sc. and M.A.Sc. in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science from the University of Toronto, where his graduate research focused on developing online sensors for analyzing liquid metal chemistry during iron and steelmaking - work that laid the foundation for METSEN's core technology today.
Margie Dittmar, B.ADirector - Human Resources
Margie leads human resources at METSEN, helping the company attract, support, and retain the talented team behind its products and services. She oversees the day-to-day people operations that keep METSEN running smoothly, from onboarding new employees to supporting the policies and practices that shape a positive workplace culture.
Margie brings a people-first approach to her work, ensuring METSEN's team members have the resources and support they need to succeed. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and applies a practical, hands-on style to managing HR functions across the organization.
Voytek Szulc, B.Eng, P.EngEngineering Manager
Voytek leads METSEN's design team, using SolidWorks for product development, flow simulation, and testing across the company's sensor and systems lineup. He brings nearly two decades of mechanical design experience to the role, having progressed from Senior Design Engineer to Engineering Manager since joining METSEN in 2022.
Under his leadership, METSEN's design team combines rigorous engineering standards with hands-on product development, ensuring every sensor and system is built to perform reliably in demanding industrial environments.
Ronnie Manorath, B.A.Sc, M.ScOperation Manager
Ronnie oversees operations at METSEN, bringing hands-on engineering experience and a strong background in production management to the role. Since joining METSEN in 2021, he has led product development, enhancements, and R&D across all product lines, while building the systems and processes that keep the company running smoothly.
As Product Development Specialist, Ronnie developed a Quality Management System to ensure METSEN's products and processes consistently met ISO 9001:2015 standards, and compiled market and competitive analyses that helped shape company strategy. He now applies that same rigor to operations management, supporting the team from METSEN's Mississauga location.
Moses Sujan, B.Eng, M.ScCommercial Manager – Growth & Strategy
Moses leads METSEN's global growth, sales, and business development initiatives, focusing on expanding market presence, building strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth across the organization. He works to identify new opportunities, strengthen METSEN's position in the market, and translate business strategy into sustainable, long-term growth.
Moses also brings a hands-on approach to marketing strategy, helping position METSEN's solutions in competitive markets and shape messaging that resonates with decision-makers. For him, sales isn't about pushing products - it's about creating trust, delivering measurable results, and making advanced sensing technology accessible to the people who need it most.
Marla Kozak, BFA, PMPSenior Project Manager
Marla manages METSEN's customer-based projects, ensuring timelines are met and deliverables align with client expectations from start to finish. She brings over 12 years of project management experience across corporate IT, manufacturing systems, and business analysis - including leading global PRINCE2 methodology implementation, managing project portfolios across multiple countries, and mentoring project managers, business analysts, and technical teams.
She is also a member of the Service Agreement team, helping ensure customers receive consistent, reliable support well beyond initial project delivery.
Marla holds a PMP (Project Management Professional) certification and a Bachelor of Fine Arts, bringing a well-rounded blend of structured project discipline and creative problem-solving to her work at METSEN.
Manish Jain, CPA, CGAController
Manish leads finance and accounting at METSEN, overseeing the financial operations that keep the company running smoothly and support its long-term growth. As a Chartered Professional Accountant and Certified General Accountant, he brings rigorous financial expertise to budgeting, reporting, and overall fiscal management across the organization.
Beyond finance, Manish also manages logistics and works to reduce costs wherever possible, helping METSEN deliver custom sensor solutions at reasonable prices without compromising on quality. His focus on operational efficiency ensures customers get the best possible value from every product METSEN builds.
David Cabral, B.Eng, M.Eng, P.EngSystems and Solutions Engineer
David assists with customer technical support, research, and product development across METSEN's product lines, bringing hands-on mechatronics engineering experience to solving customer challenges. He is also a member of the Service Agreement team, helping ensure customers receive consistent, reliable support after their initial purchase.
David also writes software as part of METSEN's Software Engineering team, contributing to the tools and systems that support the company's products. Before joining METSEN full-time, he gained diverse engineering experience through co-op and research roles - including improving data tracking systems and troubleshooting vision systems at Coca-Cola Canada, conducting applied optics and microsystems research published in Springer Nature, and modeling and testing components at Hallite Seals International.
David holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from the University of Guelph and a Master of Engineering in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Western University, and is a registered Engineer-in-Training (EIT).
Joseph Oni, B.Sc, M.ScTeam Lead - Software Development Engineering
Joseph leads METSEN's software engineering team, building applications that power industrial automation across the company's sensor and monitoring systems. His work spans C#/.NET and C++/Qt development for real-time process monitoring, sensor integration, and PLC/SCADA connectivity - covering protocols like Modbus TCP, serial communications, TwinCAT/ADS, and OPC-UA.
Beyond development, Joseph leads METSEN's DevOps practices, including Azure DevOps repository strategy, Git workflows, and CI/CD deployment pipelines. He provides technical leadership across architecture decisions, and cross-team troubleshooting, bridging software engineering with IT infrastructure - from thermal imaging and machine vision applications to enterprise SharePoint architecture. His focus is on turning fragmented industrial data into unified, actionable platforms for METSEN's customers.
Joseph holds an M.Sc. in Intelligent Systems Engineering and a B.Sc. in Computer Engineering, both from Obafemi Awolowo University, along with a certificate in Machine Learning Software from the Data Sciences Institute at the University of Toronto.
Manaf Dalati, B.EngResearch & Development Engineering
Manaf assists with product development, testing, and research across multiple METSEN projects, bringing hands-on mechanical engineering expertise to solving customer challenges. Since joining METSEN in 2022, he has contributed to the company's R&D efforts, helping bring new sensor technologies from concept to reality.
Manaf holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from York University. He is fluent in both English and French, allowing him to support customers and colleagues across a broader range of markets.
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