Electromechanical Assembler (evening shift)

MDA; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

MDA Space is seeking an assembler to perform assembly of electromechanical products. You will follow structured work processes, with some analysis before selecting known procedures.

Responsibilities include component prep, tinning, TH/SMT assembly on PCBs, operating automated equipment, and assisting R&D. Candidates should have a diploma in electromechanical fields, 2–5 years of related experience, and French language skills.

Qualifications

• Plan reading is required.
• Fine manual dexterity is essential.
• Good knowledge of French; basic English is an asset.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare components.
• Tin component parts.
• Assemble through-hole (TH) and surface-mount (SMT) on PCBs.
• Operate and adjust automated inspection and assembly equipment.
• Handle and use polymeric materials for bonding.
• Install cables.
• Mechanically integrate modules, flex, and PCBs.
• Inspect and validate task compliance of colleagues.
• Support Research and Development.
• All other related tasks.

Skills

Plan Reading

Fine manual dexterity

French language proficiency

English basic knowledge

Education

Electromechanical/mechanical/aeronautical diploma

Job description

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The global MDA Space team of more than 4,000 space experts has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. For more information, visit www.mda.space.

Role

Perform assembly of electromechanical products.

Level of Responsibility

Structured work processes. Some analysis is required before independently selecting from known processes.

Responsibilities/Tasks

• Prepare components.
• Proceed with tinning of components.
• Manually assemble through hole (TH) and surface mount technology (SMT) components on printed circuit boards.
• Operate and adjust automated inspection and assembly equipment.
• Prepare, handle and use polymeric products for component bonding.
• Install cables.
• Mechanically integrate modules, flex and printed circuit boards.
• Inspect, check and validate compliance of certain tasks performed by colleagues.
• Support Research and Development.
• All other related tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• College diploma or secondary school vocational diploma in one of the following fields: electromechanical, mechanical, aeronautical or equivalent.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Plan Reading.
• Basic knowledge of the principle of tolerances and geometrical dimensions.
• Knowledge of standards IPC-A-610
• Ability to recover and enter data with a computer system.
• Use of production databases.
• Fine manual dexterity.
• Good knowledge of French. Basic knowledge of English is an asset (Contact with customers outside Quebec).

Comments/Special Considerations

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

MDA is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.