test technician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Clean

Work setting

• Office

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Design and develop power equipment and systems
• Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
• Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
• Supervise the building and testing of prototypes
• Test power equipment and systems
• Assist in design, development and testing
• Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports
• Write specifications
• Assist in inspecting, testing and adjusting electronic components
• Assist in building and testing prototypes to specifications
• Collect and compile operational or experimental data
• Carry out applied research in fields of electrical and electronic engineering and physics
• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems
• Consult with government regulatory agencies
• Consult with suppliers
• Check products for quality control
• Analyze and interpret data
• Ensure compliance with telecommunications regulations and directives of government regulatory agencies
• Maintain detailed repair, inspection and certification records and reports
• Develop quality management and quality assurance standards
• Assist in product development

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Electronic components
• Home electronics
• Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)

Computer and technology knowledge

• Internet
• Communication software
• Project management software
• Programming software
• Data analysis software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MS Office
• MS Windows
• Lean Manufacturing

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Telecommunication system
• Electronic testing equipment and systems
• Industrial processes

Area of work experience

• Quality control and assurance

Type of industry experience

• Manufacture

Area of specialization

• Design
• Development
• Testing
• Quality improvement

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Dependability
• Dedication

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Travel insurance