Electronics Service Technologist: Smart Grid Devices [BHJOB13022_13683]

Ignite Technical; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite Technical is seeking an Electronics Service Technologist for a full-time permanent role in Burnaby, BC. The position involves diagnosing, testing, and repairing smart grid and IoT hardware. Candidates should have hands-on experience with electronics and relevant educational qualifications. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities to support quality and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with RF hardware and RF testing tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with smart grid, IoT, or embedded systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, test, and repair returned hardware products.
• Support quality control through failure investigations and root cause analysis.
• Perform firmware upgrades and visual inspections.

Skills

Hands-on experience with analog and digital electronics

Proficiency in surface-mount and through-hole soldering

Ability to troubleshoot hardware using tools like oscilloscopes

Experience with both Windows and Linux environments

Education

Diploma or degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology

Job description

On behalf of our Utilities Client, Ignite Technical Resources is recruiting for an Electronics Service Technologist to join our Client's team on a full-time permanent basis. This role is onsite and the Client is based in Burnaby, BC.

Summary of the Role:

The Service Technologist will work on returned smart grid and IoT hardware devices at the Client’s Burnaby facility. This role involves hardware triage, diagnostics, testing, and repairs, along with support for Quality and Engineering teams through investigations and upgrades. The ideal candidate will apply their hands-on electronics experience in a dynamic and technical environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Diagnose, test, and repair returned hardware products.
2. Support quality control through failure investigations and root cause analysis.
3. Perform firmware upgrades and visual inspections.
4. Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electronic test jigs.
5. Assist with data entry, reporting, and shipping/receiving processes.

Core Requirements:

• Hands-on experience with analog and digital electronics.
• Proficiency in surface-mount and through-hole soldering.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware using tools like oscilloscopes, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.
• Experience with both Windows and Linux environments.
• Diploma or degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience with RF hardware and RF testing tools.
• Familiarity with smart grid, IoT, or embedded systems.
• Background in test jig development or maintenance.
• Exposure to quality standards or certification frameworks (e.g., ISO 9001, UL).
• Experience with basic database operations and reporting.

Terms:

This is a full-time permanent position based onsite in Burnaby, BC. At the offer stage, candidates will be required to provide three professional references and consent to a background check. Details regarding additional compensation elements such as benefits or bonuses are to be announced.

About Ignite Technical:

Based in Vancouver and proudly Canadian, Ignite Technical Resources has been providing Top Technical Talent to organizations across Canada since 2005.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Ignite Technical is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, national origin, or age.

Work Permits:

Please note that Ignite’s Clients require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration:

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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