electrical technician

Government of Canada; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled technician to design and develop power equipment and systems. This role involves hands-on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess a college diploma and 3-5 years of relevant experience, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will be vital in advancing electrical and electronic engineering projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in their field.

Qualifications

• Must have a college certificate or diploma from a 1-2 year program.
• 3-5 years of experience in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop power equipment and systems.
• Install, maintain, and service equipment.
• Calibrate electronic equipment and instruments.

Skills

Design

Development

Testing

Installation

Repair

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Design and develop power equipment and systems
• Install equipment
• Maintain equipment
• Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
• Service equipment
• Assist in design, development and testing
• Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports
• Assist in inspecting, testing and adjusting electronic components
• Calibrate electronic equipment and instruments
• Collect and compile operational or experimental data
• Carry out applied research in fields of electrical and electronic engineering and physics
• Conduct or supervise the installation, commissioning, and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems
• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems

Experience and specialization Type of industry experience

• Manufacture

Area of specialization

• Design
• Development
• Testing
• Installation
• Repair
• Troubleshooting

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Values and ethics