Technicien(ne) en développement de produits / Product Development Technician
About The Position
As a global pioneer in oil-free centrifugal chiller technology with an expanding portfolio of thermal management solutions, SMARDT is dedicated to delivering high-efficiency and energy-saving systems for industries, real estate developments, health care and educational centers worldwide. We operate manufacturing facilities in the US, Canada, Germany, China, and Australia, with a team of over 900 employees. With a focus on reliability, performance, and environmental stewardship, SMARDT continues to redefine industry standards through advanced engineering and a commitment to a more sustainable future. As a Product Development Technician, you will play a hands-on role in the mechanical and electrical assembly, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of R&D prototypes as well as commercial and industrial HVAC equipment, including chillers and heat pumps. This role spans the full product development lifecycle—from fabrication and wiring to startup, functional testing, and validation. You will work closely with R&D and Production teams to ensure systems meet design intent, safety requirements, and performance targets.
Requirements
- HVAC/R, refrigeration, mechanical, or electrical technical training is an asset.
- Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience with commercial or industrial HVAC equipment (chillers preferred).
- Demonstrated experience in both mechanical assembly and electrical wiring/controls support in a manufacturing or R&D environment.
- Experience working with electrical panels, sensors, VFDs, and control wiring.
- Solid understanding of refrigeration cycles, evacuation, charging, and refrigerant handling best practices.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and control diagrams.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and system level interactions.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with engineering, controls, and production teams.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced development environment.
- Sound judgment, strong reasoning ability, and safety focused mindset.
- Willingness to learn and expand skills across mechanical, electrical, and controls domains.
- Capable of lifting packages up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- Ability to speak French with our team in Quebec
- In a multicultural and international environment, a good command of English is necessary to interact with part of our clientele and international team.
Responsibilities
- Assemble mechanical components of chillers and heat pumps, including compressors, heat exchangers, piping, valves, and structural elements.
- Perform brazing of copper piping, pipe cutting, fitting, and alignment in accordance with industry standards.
- Conduct general fabrication tasks such as drilling, cutting, deburring, and modifying parts as required for prototype builds.
- Interpret and work from mechanical drawings, schematics, and bills of material.
- Perform electrical panel and field wiring, including routing, termination, and labeling of power and control wiring.
- Install and connect components such as sensors, transducers, VFDs, contactors, relays, power supplies, and safety devices.
- Support instrumentation installation for pressure, temperature, flow, and current measurement.
- Assist with controls commissioning activities, including I/O point-to-point checks and signal verification.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Evacuate, charge, and recover refrigerants in compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
- Perform leak detection, pressure testing, evacuation verification, and system integrity checks.
- Support oil handling, filter changes, and refrigerant circuit preparation for testing.
- Prepare chillers and heat pumps for connection to test rigs.
- Execute start up procedures, functional tests, and performance verification.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and controls related issues during commissioning and testing.
- Provide hands-on technical support to production when required.
- Assist with factory acceptance testing and special projects.
- Be flexible to work overtime or extended hours to meet critical project milestones.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid group insurance starting on your very first day
- A competitive RRSP program with up to 6% employer contribution
- Annual employee celebrations and events
- Meaningful career growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
