Assembly & Test Planner

Prattwhitney; Midland; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 93,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Signing bonus

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement savings program

Tuition assistance

Job flexibility

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking an Assembly and Test Planner for the Raytheon ELCAN team in Midland, Ontario. This role involves defining and implementing processes for high-precision optical products.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering degree and at least three years of professional experience in manufacturing support. Competitive benefits include medical coverage, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics, Industrial, Manufacturing, Aerospace or Optical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a manufacturing technical support role.
• Strong technical writing ability and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical data packages and specifications.
• Perform optical system testing.
• Produce detailed documentation of assembly processes.

Skills

Technical writing

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office competency

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s in Engineering Physics, Industrial, Manufacturing, Aerospace or Optical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD modelling (e.g., Autodesk Inventor)

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-03-23 Country: Canada Location: CA-ON-MIDLAND-450 ~ 450 Leitz Rd ~ 450 BLDG Position Role Type: Unspecified

Assembly and Test Planner – Raytheon ELCAN

Midland, Ontario, Canada

Job Overview

This position supports the Assembly and Test Department at Raytheon ELCAN and focuses on defining, implementing, and maintaining assembly and test processes for high‑precision optical products.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical data packages, specifications, models and drawings for optical assemblies.
• Perform optical system testing (MTF, line of sight, transmission, encircled energy, etc.).
• Estimate costs including process times, materials, and engineering effort to meet customer requirements.
• Define, design, source, and commission fixtures, tools, and equipment for realizing product assembly & test specifications.
• Produce detailed documentation of assembly processes and train operators on new projects.
• Create ERP routings for production assemblies.
• Support assembly operations with strong analytical, root cause and corrective action, and continuous improvement skills to reduce assembly touch time.
• Identify process automation opportunities, perform ROI assessment, and implement changes with the broader engineering group.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics, Industrial, Manufacturing, Aerospace or Optical Engineering, Physics or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years professional experience in a manufacturing technical support role.
• Strong competency with MS Office.
• Strong technical writing ability and communication skills.
• Adaptable, innovative and problem‑solving mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in opto‑mechanical assembly alignment methods and ISO optical testing methods such as ISO 14490.
• Knowledge of 3D CAD modelling (Autodesk Inventor or equivalent) and blueprint reading including GD&T.
• Experience producing cost estimates and performing root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of quality management systems: APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC.
• Familiarity with the design of experiments (DOE).

Benefits & Compensation

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Relocation eligibility and signing bonus.
• Competitive medical and dental coverage, disability benefits, retirement savings program, and tuition assistance.
• Opportunities for professional growth, job flexibility, and incentives.

Salary Range

54,000 CAD - 93,150 CAD (good faith estimate for all experience levels).

Security Clearance

This position involves technologies regulated by the Canadian government’s Controlled Goods Program and the Contract Security Program. Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, have resided in Canada for a minimum of five consecutive years, and meet all other program requirements. Job offers are conditional upon a successful security screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Raytheon ELCAN adheres to the principles of equal employment and welcomes applications from all qualified persons. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Raytheon ELCAN will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to any applicants with disabilities. If you require disability‑related accommodations, please contact Human Resources. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.