He is currently conducting research for the Canadian Oil Sands Industry in the development of automated vibration-based fault detection systems for Machine Conditioning Monitoring & Fault Diagnostics in the Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering of Queen's University, Canada.

Dr. Timusk was a Teaching Fellow, Co-Tutor and Graduate Laboratory Instructor at Queen's University in Kingston, Canada . This is where he lectured on courses such as Machine Condition Monitoring and Diagnostics and Instrumentations & Measurement covering theoretical & experimental aspects of mechanical & electrical measurements .

Prior to his academic career, Dr. Timusk was employed by the Advanced Engineering Department ( R&D ) of a division of Magna International where he was part of a team responsible for developing an entirely new engine vibration control device now patented and in mass production on several vehicles . He has also conducted applied research & development work, product design, instrumentation & measurement of machinery and was also responsible for project management of pre-production programs for m ajor automotive manufacturers. He also collaborated directly with engineers and researchers from numerous multi-national companies . Further, he developed a new type of machine for testing of rotating automotive components by sim ating engine crankshaft dynamics and electromechanical loading . Earlier, Dr. Timusk worked as a Maintenance Technician in Springco Industries where he was involved with the manual aspects of fabricating, rebuilding & maintaining industrial machinery, fabrication of mechanical components, electrical assembly, PLC set-up & programming and assembly of pneumatic & hydraulic systems .