Engineering Technician

We are looking for a talented Engineering Technician to join our Operations Team in Vancouver, BC. Reporting to the Manager, Vancouver Operations, this individual is responsible for assisting our Technologists and Engineers to ensure smooth production runs. An ideal candidate will be a detail oriented self-starter that enjoys learning innovative hands-on solutions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assemble products & prototypes using hand tools.
• Carry out end of line testing on products as well as development testing on prototypes.
• Modify and/or fabricate mechanical parts and electrical harnesses.
• Establish control systems to ensure performance, quality, cost and safety standards are met.
• Specify and procure tools and instrumentation as required.
• Contribute to product design and manufacturability improvements
• Additional duties as occasionally required by your manager.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Technician certificate in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics or relevant discipline.
• 0-2 year of related experience in a product development, manufacturing, or servicing environment.
• Mechanical and electrical assembly capability (i.e. basic hand tools and multimeters).
• Hands on fabrication and maintenance capability.
• Learns to read and understand mechanical part and assembly drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and systems.
• Proficient in using a PC for running tests, reports and recording results.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to work with demanding deadlines and changing priorities.
• Able to operate a sit-down counterbalanced forklift (forklift training will be provided).
• Able to lift heavy objects up to 30-40 lbs from time to time.
• Health & Safety conscious individual.
• Legally able to work in Canada.