Electronics Technician

InnovaSea Systems, Inc.; Bedford; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Paid parental leave

Pension

Employer-paid medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Innovasea in Bedford, NS is seeking a full-time Electronics Tech to support production of our fish-tracking products. You will assemble, test, and repair electronics, PCBs, and assemblies, working closely with the Production Supervisor and engineering team.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing, strong soldering skills for surface mount components, and a solid ability to read schematics. Excellent writing and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in electronics manufacturing or electronics design.
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong writing and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment.
• Repair jigs and fixtures as needed.
• Support build and test of electronic products, cables, and assemblies.
• Troubleshoot PCBs with unexpected behaviour.
• Assist with pressure testing and inspection of PCBs and machined parts.
• Move new products into production with Production Engineering.

Skills

Root cause analysis

SMT soldering

Electronics schematics

Electronic manufacturing

Written communication

Education

Diploma in Electronics Technician or Electronics Engineering Technology

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Production Assembler | Bedford, NS

Innovasea | Aquatic Solutions Built for Life

Ready to join a passionate team committed to a more sustainable future? Innovasea (pronounced In-no-va-see) is at the forefront of revolutionizing aquaculture solutions and advancing the science of fish tracking. We provide complete end-to-end solutions to improve sustainable fish farming and better understand and preserve our marine and freshwater habitats.

When you work at Innovasea, you join a group of over 275 employees committed to our values of authenticity, collaboration, commitment, innovation and stewardship. As a member of the team, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of an organization relentlessly committed to building a better tomorrow.

What you'll be doing

We are seeking a full-time Electronics Tech to join our team. Reporting to the Production Supervisor in our Fish Tracking division, the Electronics Tech must have a strong problem-solving aptitude and work well within a team environment. The Electronics Tech will build product and support production staff as they assemble and test Innovasea products used in fish tracking applications.

What you'll be doing

• Provide hands on technical support in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment
• Quickly repair jigs and fixtures
• Work with the Technical Writer to develop and review Production manuals and SOPs
• Support the build and test of electronic products, cables, and assemblies
• Troubleshoot PCBs with unexpected behaviour
• Help develop and validate new processes
• Review orders prior to shipping
• Assist with pressure testing
• Assist with inspection of PCBs, machined parts, and other assemblies
• Assist with single-piece part flow manufacturing
• Identify areas for improvement. This could include cost reductions, capacity increases, 5S/organization, quality improvements, inventory reduction etc.
• Other duties as assigned to ensure Production targets are met
• Work with our Production Engineering group to help move new products into production
• Follow best practices and ensure that safety is built into our standard operating procedures and equipment
• Assist with the investigation and resolution of production issues involving parts, processes, and equipment, including but not limited to:
  • Collection and analysis of production data
  • Investigation of production articles through measurement, calculation, and observational analysis
  • Perform root cause analysis on non-conforming product
  • New product/process trials and qualifications
  • Use JIRA and Confluence to document
  • Work with Production Engineering to bring new equipment online
• Assist with QA testing programs
• Initiate continuous improvement projects and process changes
• Participate in professional development programs, obtain/maintain relevant certifications

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in electronic manufacturing or electronic design
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must be an effective communicator and have strong writing skills
• Strong soldering ability with surface mount components
• Reading and understanding electronics schematics
• Following company information security policies is a required part of this role
• A diploma (or equivalent) for Electronics Technician or Electronics Engineering Technology is required

Benefits

• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave
• Pension
• Employer-paid medical, dental, vision

Innovasea is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.