Product Testing Technician

Job Summary

As a Product Testing Technician, you will join the testing team to assist the manufacturing and engineering teams to build, test and help further improve our product. You will report to the Lead Testing Engineer though will often work very closely with the Product Development Technician. This will be a full-time permanent position. In this role, the successful candidate will:

• Debug and solve electrical and software configuration issues with all systems and subassemblies, including SBCs
• Pre-assemble, configure and test electronic circuit board stacks along with system cameras, lens and payload subassemblies for stock to ensure they pass QC criteria ahead of complete system manufacturing timelines
• Setup, and perform testing and evaluation of prototype systems and/or subassemblies based on input from engineering to assess their functionality, performance and compliance with design specifications
• Write and convey valuable technical feedback through reports, ECRs or other documentation/communication on knowledge learned during testing of systems or subassemblies to support product design improvements and product durability initiatives
• Maintain and/or improve testing processes and test station equipment as part of continuous improvement company goals and ISO 9001 quality management system compliance
• Assist manufacturing team in assembly of standardized system as required and available

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Mechatronic, Instrumentation, Testing, or Electrical disciplines.
• 1+ years experience in a high-tech manufacturing, product development or product testing environment
• Ability to excel in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and tasks
• Good oral and written English communication skills and emotional intelligence
• Ability to multitask with a high degree of precision and attention to detail
• Comfortable using hand tools
• Strong organization skills and a desire for a clean organized workspace
• Productive self-starter able to work with minimal supervision
• Passion for enabling others to excel in their job role and commitment to shared success
• Ability to bring creativity and positivity to problem-solving in high-pressure situations
• Core technical literacy (computer networking, office software, technical reporting, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation, computer hardware and software, motors, electronics
• Software development and Java programming an asset

To Apply:

• Résumé/CV
• Cover letter
• Confirmation that you are willing to work on-site at our Port Coquitlam, BC office
• Available start date
• (Optional, if recent or relevant) Post-secondary transcripts

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Company Description

Current Scientific is a growing marine tech company headquartered in metro Vancouver, BC with customers located around the world. We design and manufacture stabilized electro-optical systems for use in Naval & Defence sectors and Marine & Yacht industries. At CURRENT, we continually invest into product R&D to improve performance, quality, and customer experience. Our products are used for coast guard, paramilitary, super-yachts, commercial shipping, ferries & explorer cruises, icebreakers, marine mammal research vessels, and other specialty applications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 5M5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person