Assembly Technician

Shift Coastal Technologies Ltd.; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine technology company is seeking a technician to focus on hands-on assembly and integration of systems for unmanned surface vessels. The role involves building and testing mechanical and electrical components, ensuring functionality, and providing support in marine environments. Candidates should have 2+ years in relevant assembly experience, with skills in reading diagrams and using hand tools. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of $65,000-$70,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Dental care

Extended health care

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 2+ years of mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical assembly experience.
• 2+ years of mechanical fabrication experience.
• Experience in integrating electrical components into subsystems.
• Experience in troubleshooting electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Build structural and mechanical components of vessels.
• Fit and align propulsion systems, enclosures, and panels.
• Install wiring harnesses and electrical systems.
• Support functional testing and document results.
• Repair and maintain mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems.

Skills

Reading mechanical drawings

Crimping

Soldering

Using multimeters

Knowledge of low-voltage DC systems

Experience with marine hardware

Experience with radio communications

Familiarity with CAN, Ethernet, or serial systems

Experience with IP-rated enclosures

Education

Training or certification in assembly or fabrication

Job description

This role focuses on hands‑on assembly and integration of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems for unmanned surface vessels and their associated ground control stations. The technician will build, test, troubleshoot, and refine complex subsystems that directly support applications in marine incident response, defense, conservation, and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Build structural and mechanical components of vessels using aluminum, composites, and marine‑grade hardware.
• Fit and align propulsion systems, enclosures, panels, and mechanical linkages.
• Install cable routing channels, grommets, strain relief, and protective conduits.
• Fabricate and modify vessel components as required.
• Mechanically assemble or modify field control stations.
• Install wiring harnesses, power distribution systems, connectors, switches, sensors, and embedded electronics.
• Crimp, solder, heat‑shrink, modify and assemble harness assemblies and terminate connectors.
• Assemble and integrate 12–48 VDC systems, battery packs, converters, and safety interlocks.
• Follow wiring diagrams, PCB layouts, and system schematics.
• Electrically assemble or modify field control stations.
• Conduct subsystem and full‑system bring‑up for propulsion, communications, navigation, and onboard computing.
• Perform electrical verification checks and load testing on power systems.
• Support functional testing such as video streaming, sensor calibration, and network connectivity.
• Document test results and support root‑cause analysis during troubleshooting.
• Review and contribute to assembly instructions.
• Maintain build records, part traceability, and checklists.
• Identify manufacturability issues and propose improvements.
• Follow assembly processes and provide feedback for continuous refinement.
• Support inventory management and kitting of mechanical/electrical components.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic issues in vessels and ground control stations.
• Perform component replacements, rework, and field‑return evaluations.
• Conduct post‑repair functional checks and validation tests.
• Assist with maintenance planning and service documentation.
• Provide occasional support for field deployments or customer demonstrations.

Experience

• 2+ years of mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical assembly experience
• 2+ years of mechanical fabrication
• Integration of electrical components into various systems and subsystems.
• Troubleshooting assembled electrical systems.

Education / Certifications

• Training or certification in assembly or fabrication techniques or equivalent experience

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to read mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Competence with crimping, soldering, multimeters, and standard hand tools
• Knowledge of low‑voltage DC systems (12–48 V)
• Experience with marine, robotics, or autonomous system hardware
• Experience with radio communications
• Familiarity with CAN, Ethernet, or serial communication systems
• Experience with IP‑rated enclosures and waterproofing

Unusual Physical Demands or Working Conditions

• Working outdoors (testing) in marine environments; potential exposure to wet/extreme weather.

Remuneration

This position offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as opportunities for professional development and advancement within the company.

Job Details

Job Type: Full‑time; in‑person / onsite

Salary: $65,000-$70,000

Benefits: Dental care, Extended health care, Paid time off

Schedule: 8‑hour shift, Monday to Friday, Weekends as needed