NIGHT SHIFT - Test Engineering Electronics Technician

Ultra Electronics Group•Dartmouth, NS

50d•Onsite

About The Position

Ultra Maritime is a pioneer in delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower naval forces worldwide, with innovations utilized on naval fleets across allied navies. The company develops advanced specialist systems for 'five-eyes' Defence customers, encompassing technologies like sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems, revolutionizing naval missions from surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms. Ultra Maritime is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Test Engineering Electronics Technician to join their team on a night shift schedule. The successful candidate will assist in the designing, developing, and maintaining automated test equipment to support the production of complex defense systems. This role requires a strong understanding of interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and other documentation, and a commitment to ensuring the highest quality standards for customers. Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role due to the nature of the programs delivered for their customers.

Requirements

Diploma in Electronic Engineering Technology, or a related field.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and system specifications.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Experience with various test equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and data acquisition systems.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment across multiple engineering and tooling disciplines.
Must be able to gain the appropriate Canadian government security clearance and satisfy all requirements to be able to work on Canadian Controlled Goods projects.
Typically, a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 3+ years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

Programming skills in Python or LabVIEW for test development and automation.
Proven experience in an electronic manufacturing environment, preferably within the defense or aerospace industry.
Experience working in a high-volume production environment.
Experience with statistical tools for data analysis and visualization.
Associate Degree (or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain automated/manual test setup, comprised of test equipment and test software.
Create and maintain detailed test plans, procedures, and methodologies to verify product specifications.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to test equipment, software, and test methodologies.
Analyze test data and production yields to identify trends, root causes of failures, and areas for improvement.
Recommend and implement improvements to existing test equipment and processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and throughput.
Collaborate with design, development, and manufacturing teams to ensure testability and quality throughout the product lifecycle.
Carry out testing across a wide variety of electronic products, using automated and manual test equipment and processes for safety, capacities, compliance, and performance.
Completes testing records and results individually as required for each product tested, and where necessary compiling reports on findings and testing data gathered.
Ensure that all documentation is completed accurately and kept up to date.

Benefits

competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries.
regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP).
employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

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