Electrical Engineering Technician

Role Overview

• Support engineering with routine engineering duties and/or hands-on tasks
• Work independently and collaboratively on daily tasks
• Novice technical expertise and familiarity with the shop/laboratory and equipment
• Assist in the design, build and/or procurement of new or improved electronic circuits, tools, fixtures and materials
• Under direction, responsible for completing process documentation, bill of materials, wire lists and item creation
• Review project instructions and drawings to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem and possible solutions, and to support the design for manufacture
• Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified electrical and/or mechanical components or assemblies for products
• Under direction, set up and conduct tests of units and components
• Analyze test results related to the design and test objectives and adjust equipment to bring within specifications
• Record these test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods
• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in existing products
• Generate engineering documentation in support of design activities and customer requirements, including specifications, test procedures and reports, failure reports, design analysis, program progress reports, and configuration management inputs
• Work collaboratively with Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Program Management to achieve material and labour design-to-cost targets

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree or College Diploma in electrical engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from a recognized post-secondary institution
• Minimum of one (1) years of experience in electrical design in a light manufacturing environment
• EET or P. Eng. designation, and eligible for registration with Engineers NS
• Familiarity with the application of military and commercial standards to electrical designs is required
• Experience reading schematics and engineering specs, with a strong ability to troubleshoot
• Demonstrated understanding and strong interests in power electronics and power converters design
• Demonstrated application of electronic theory, principles of electrical circuits, testing procedures and related knowledge to construct and debug power electronics circuitry in relation to the design of power conversion equipment
• Knowledge of CAN, SPI, USB, I2C, RS485, RS232 communication protocols to new product designs considered an asset
• Works well within a team

Benefits

• A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
• An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology
• Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
• Industry leading wellness program including: Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Permanent fulltime employees enjoy Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
• Competitive compensation including: Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
• Maternity and Parental leave top-up
• Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off