Electronics & Mechanical Support Technician

AUG Signals; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Toronto is seeking an Electronics & Mechanical Support Technician to evaluate new sensors and low-power electronics. The role involves assembling PCBs, testing equipment, and ensuring optimal system performance. Candidates should have relevant education and experience in working with electronic & mechanical instruments. A collaborative work environment is emphasized, along with problem-solving and creativity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience with electronic and mechanical instruments.
• Hands-on soldering experience.
• Familiarity with online industrial/environmental sensors.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new sensors and electronic components.
• Assist in assembling PCBs and testing equipment.
• Field installation and maintenance of sensing equipment.

Skills

Experience with electronic & mechanical instruments

Soldering electronic components

Testing electrical circuits

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in relevant field

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

Arduino

MATLAB

Job description

Job: Electronics & Mechanical Support Technician

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Position: Electronics & Mechanical Support Technician

Education: Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in relevant field

JOD ID: 10430

About the Position

AUG Signals is developing intelligent systems for environmental and transportation monitoring. As an Electronics & Mechanical Support Technician, you will evaluate new sensors and low-power electronic components; assist in assembling PCBs, collecting and analyzing data, as well as test and install environmental sensing equipment in the field.

You will be responsible for:

• Taking electrical designs from a conceptual stage through to assembly and release
• Creating validation reports and conducting tests to ensure optimal system performance
• Working with other team members, contact manufacturers, and vendors to support design, production and post-sales efforts
• Field installation and maintenance of online sensing equipment
• Seeking out and evaluating the latest technologies (including competitive analysis) to determine their potential applications in company projects
• Assisting the operation of the company, e.g., ensuring the availability of the company-wide network and computers/printers to maintain a productive working environment

About You

You want to work for a small company that dreams big and thinks out of the box. You are driven and consider work more than just a job. You enjoy being surrounded by creative and fun-loving people passionate about their work. You are motivated and thrive on solving challenging problems. Lastly, you have some form of higher education and the common sense to support it.

Required Technical Skills:

• 2+ years experience working with electronic & mechanical instruments/equipment for industrial and/or scientific applications
• Hands-on experience soldering electronic components (e.g., SMD soldering), crimping wires, etc., to build electronic circuits
• Experience with testing electrical circuits and test equipment (schematic capture, standard power characterization, and functional tests using oscilloscopes, DMMs, VNAs)
• Familiarity with operating principles, design, and integration of online industrial/environmental sensors

Desired Soft Skills:

• Proven technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with mechanical design, drafting, and prototyping (CAD tools e.g., SOLIDWORKS, hands-on experience with building mechanical prototypes and integrating with electronics)
• Programming experience on microcontrollers, e.g., Arduino
• Prototyping analytics processes, e.g., using MATLAB
• Familiarity with communication protocols and bus technologies (Ethernet, USB, I2C, I2S, LVDS, PCIe, etc.)
• Willingness to work on flexible hours
• Valid Ontario driver’s license