Electro-Mechanical Tech

AML Oceanographic Ltd.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of ocean-sensing solutions in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking an Electromechanical Technician. In this role, you will assemble and test high-quality products, follow processes, and actively contribute to team performance and product excellence. Ideal candidates enjoy craftsmanship and are dedicated to continuous improvement in a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Workplace flexibility

Collaborative environment

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical and electrical assembly.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Skilled in interpreting technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test AML’s instruments and subassemblies.
• Maintain quality standards and raise concerns promptly.
• Engage in continuous improvement and problem-solving.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical assembly

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

The Electromechanical Technician is a hands‑on, detail-focused role dedicated to assembling, testing, and improving the quality of AML’s Moving Vessel Profiler product line. The ideal candidate is a skilled technician who takes ownership of their work, learns from mistakes, and contributes meaningfully to team performance and product excellence.

With proven experience in both mechanical and electrical assembly, this person will play a critical role in delivering reliable builds, testing, troubleshooting, and driving improvements in build quality, safety, and workflow. The best match for this position is someone who takes pride in craftsmanship, follows processes with precision, and consistently finds ways to make things better, both in the product and the production environment.

The mission of this role is:

“Build it and better it—by assembling high-quality products, improving processes, and learning from every build.”

Why AML?

At AML, we’re always on the hunt for passionate team players who want to make a difference. AMLers commit their hands, their heads, and their hearts to their position. There are no sidelines. This is not corporate marketing: Glassdoor ratings score AML at 4.70 out of 5.00. Our eNPS numbers are equally impressive, with a +62 response to the question: "Do you enjoy working at AML?"

AMLers cite five main reasons as to why they choose us: our culture, the people, our growth trajectory, transparency, and workplace flexibility.

AML designs and manufactures ocean‑sensing solutions—sensors, instrumentation, and deployment systems—for customers on all seven continents. We have a market reputation for going to the ends of the earth to make our customers successful, enabling them to focus on oceanography, not the equipment.

As a hi‑tech manufacturing business, our technical team includes experts and engineers with experience in the acoustic, mechanical, electrical, software, and embedded software domains. We operate from locations at either end of Canada.

What you’ll do:

• Build & Test Assemblies: Perform mechanical and electrical assembly of AML’s instruments and subassemblies according to drawings and work instructions.
• Follow Process & Flag Issues: Work to SOPs and ensure quality standards are upheld; raise concerns or deviations early and constructively.
• Support Quality & Efficiency: Learn from past errors, minimize rework, and suggest ways to improve build quality or speed.
• Contribute to Team Success: Maintain a safe, clean, and collaborative work environment; be a reliable contributor to the production team’s overall output.
• Troubleshoot & Resolve Problems: Use structured methods to isolate and correct issues during assembly or test stages.
• Engage in Continuous Improvement: Participate in changes to SOPs, tools, fixtures, and production practices that increase reliability and reduce waste.
• Cross-Train & Support Flexibility: Be ready to step into other technician or support roles to ensure continuity and team coverage.

Accountabilities:

• Reliable Builds: Own the timely, consistent, and high-quality completion of assemblies that meet spec with minimal rework.
• Learning & Growth: Continuously improve by learning from past issues—avoiding repeat mistakes and sharing lessons learned with others.
• Process Compliance: Follow standard operating procedures and report issues when needed; avoid personal shortcuts and champion standardization.
• Team Contribution: Actively improve your part of the production process—suggesting improvements and leading by example in safety, quality, and collaboration.

Competencies:

• Electromechanical Proficiency: Skilled in both mechanical and electrical assembly tasks, with confidence in interpreting technical drawings.
• Troubleshooting Ability: Uses structured problem-solving to identify, isolate, and resolve assembly or system-level issues.
• Safety Awareness: Maintains a safe and orderly work environment; contributes to industrial hygiene and safety culture.
• Team Player Mindset: Communicates clearly, supports peers, and contributes positively to team dynamics.

Company culture is paramount, and we’re looking for like-minded individuals to join our team.

Location:

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada