Electrical engineering technician

Work site environment

• Hot
• Noisy

Work setting

• Factory or plant
• Automotive manufacturing

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Design and develop power equipment and systems
• Install equipment
• Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
• Maintain equipment
• Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
• Service equipment
• Test power equipment and systems
• Assist in design, development and testing
• Assist in inspecting, testing and adjusting electronic components
• Calibrate electronic equipment and instruments
• Assist in building and testing prototypes to specifications
• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems
• Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports
• Print in 3D

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Programmable logic controller (PLC)
• MS Office
• SolidWorks software
• CATIA

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Robotic equipment and systems
• Automotive equipment and systems

Area of specialization

• Design
• Testing
• Installation
• Operations or production
• Troubleshooting

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel internationally
• Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Dedication

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)