Test Technician (Temp)

MKS Instruments•Richmond, BC

1d•CA$50,000 - CA$60,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary 6-month position with the possibility of an extension, subject to business needs and operational requirements. As a Test Technician (Temp) at Photon Control Inc., a subsidiary of MKS Instruments, Inc., you will play a vital role in managing the test lab, including maintaining, calibrating, and ensuring the readiness of all equipment. Collaborating with Test Engineers, you will help establish validation standards, develop testing protocols, prepare test setups, document results, and maintain records for future analysis. This position will report to the Test Engineering Supervisor.

Requirements

Minimum of 2+ years in a test technician role, with significant experience in test lab environments preferred.
High comfort level with hands on operating and maintaining of test equipment and tools.
With strong attention to details, able to follow detailed test procedures accurately and identify issues during testing.
Strong interpersonal communication and team skills.
Flexible and willing to work in very fast-paced environment where tasks and priorities may change often.
Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience with setting up and using various test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters).
Skilled at troubleshooting test setups, equipment failures, and root cause analysis of issues.
Strong ability to communicate technical issues and test results clearly to team members and engineers.
Background with data analysis using Microsoft Excel or JMP.
Ability to interpret technical specifications and engineering drawings to assist in test setup and execution.
Understanding of safety protocols and best practices in a lab or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Perform functional testing as required, ensuring products meet necessary specification standards.
Assist Test Engineers to conduct tests according to verification and validation plans.
Participate in failure analysis investigations and root cause analysis, identifying failure modes and supporting corrective actions.
Contribute to the development and optimization of new and existing testing protocols to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
Compile and analyze test data, providing actionable insights to the test engineering team to support product improvements.
Perform laboratory 5S activities and maintain 5S standards to ensure a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.