Mechanical / Chamber Lab Support Technician

Celestica International LP•Newmarket, ON

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical / Chamber Lab Support Technician will be responsible for a comprehensive range of mechanical and environmental validation procedures, extending from component-level robustness evaluations to complex, system-level reliability qualification, particularly for products within specialized sectors such as aerospace and regulated industries.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is mandatory for report writing and data/schedule management.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills for report authoring and collaboration.
Strong analytical, report writing, and problem-solving skills are required.
Strong upper body strength is necessary.
Ability to lift, carry, and torque down test samples and fixtures up to 25 lbs on an ongoing repetitive manner is critical.
Extended periods of sitting, standing, and sustained visual concentration are required.
Adherence to safety protocols and procedures is mandatory.
A college diploma in a field related to mechanical testing, or equivalent work experience.
Flexibility to work extended hours as per customer needs.
Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
Must meet all other requirements under Canada's Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

Responsibilities

Operation of various Electro-Dynamic vibration shakers and Mechanical Drop Shock equipment to execute both routine and extreme operational/non-operational profiles.
Execution of testing using Environmental Thermal Chambers, including routine thermal cycles and high-intensity, fast-ramping Non-Op / Op Thermal Cycles. Includes HALT and Static Loading testing support to identify failure points.
Performing / supporting testing against specific regulatory standards such as DO-160 (Water Proof Spray) and ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) testing.
Daily operation, maintenance, calibration, and housekeeping of all lab equipment (Shakers, Accelerometers, Strain Gauges, Thermal Chambers, slip plates, head expanders).
Support installation of new equipment and software.
Support product qualifications, design verification, and overall quality & reliability testing.
Electrical debugging of printed circuit assemblies as needed.
Writing detailed, professional test reports and maintaining accurate test logs.
Managing and tracking progress against complex test plans, such as the System Waterfall schedule.