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Our customers span 92 countries and use our products to improve quality of life and push the boundaries of what electronics can do. From developing electronics skin to exploring space, our products support some of the world’s most exciting engineering endeavors.\nOur first product, the V-One PCB printer, integrates drilling through-holes, printing conductive materials, dispensing solder paste, and reflowing circuits to enable fast iteration of circuit board designs. Our second product, the NOVA materials dispensing system, offers precision dispensing of functional materials on both flexible and rigid substrates for flexible hybrid electronics prototyping and materials research.\nAs we continue to tackle new challenges, we are looking for ambitious, talented individuals to join the adventure. We are a tight-knit, mission-driven team. You will be supported by people who care, challenged to grow, and trusted to make a real impact.\nAbout the Job\nAct as the primary technical liaison between Voltera's local Engineering and Production teams to ensure smooth and effective New Product Introduction (NPI) handoffs.\nPartner closely with offshore contract manufacturers (CMs) and suppliers in Shenzhen, China, to ensure the final manufactured product strictly matches our design intent, accuracy, and quality standards.\nReview, provide feedback on, and implement Design for Excellence (DFX) guidelines-specifically across DFM, DFA, Design for Test (DFT), Design for Reliability/Repairability (DFR), and Design for Service/Supply (DFS)-for new and existing designs.\nDevelop, coordinate, and validate subassembly testing and calibration procedures for both local and offshore production lines.\nProactively identify and resolve manufacturing, assembly, and testing bottlenecks leading up to our critical product launch in April.\nLead root-cause analysis for any production defects or discrepancies, implementing corrective actions with both local teams and overseas partners.\nWorking conditions\nTravel-Heavy Setup Phase:This role requires frequent international travel for the first 8 months to support the April product launch. Expect to travel to Shenzhen, China every 6-8 weeks for 1-2 weeks at a time.\nLocal Collaboration:When not traveling, the role requires a strong local presence to bridge the gap between our in-house Engineering and Production teams.\nFlexible Hours:Due to the time zone difference between local operations and Shenzhen, occasional evening or early morning availability will be necessary to communicate with overseas partners.\nAbout You\n5+ years of proven professional experience in Mechanical and Production/Manufacturing Engineering.\nBachelor's degree or equivalent background in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.\nFluent in speaking Mandarin and English to effectively negotiate, troubleshoot, and build relationships with our partners in Shenzhen.\nDemonstrated experience working directly with offshore contract manufacturers and overseas supply chains.\nDeep understanding of DFM and DFA principles, with the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, tolerances, and specifications.\nStrong project management and communication skills, with the ability to align cross-functional teams (Engineering, Production, Supply Chain).\nNice to haves\nExperience with OnShape (3D CAD).\nBackground or hands-on experience in Electrical Engineering, Quality Assurance, or Software Engineering (specifically related to test automation/scripting).\nExperience designing and building physical test fixtures or calibration rigs for hardware products.\nFamiliarity with scaling production for mid-volume hardware or robotics products.\nWhy We’re Awesome\nWe’re a scaling company - you’re hired to have a voice, not to be a cog.\nThree weeks' vacation to start, plus a paid end-of-year company shutdown.\nFlexible work hours.\nFamily-friendly work culture.\nCollaborative work environment.\nLocated in the growing tech hub of Waterloo, Ontario, close to restaurants and easily accessible by public transit.\nIf this sounds like a good fit, reach out! We’d love to hear from you.\nCompensation\nThe expected base salary range for this role is CAD $90,000-$110,000. Final compensation will be based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. This range reflects base pay only and does not include bonus eligibility or benefits.\nPosting and application details\nThis posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications are reviewed by a member of our team; we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates. Selected applicants will be contacted regarding next steps.\nVoltera is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to inclusion and diversity. 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