Engineering Technician

Aplin; Halifax; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aplin is partnering with a Halifax-based manufacturer to hire an Engineering Technician. You will provide hands-on technical support to engineering and production teams, assist with testing, troubleshooting, and ensuring product quality and timely delivery.

You will assemble and wire complex electrical and mechanical assemblies, document results, mentor less experienced colleagues, and work on site with flexible shift availability to meet production schedules.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or college diploma is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience is preferred.
• Manufacturing environment experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex testing of products and components, documenting results and ensuring requirements are met.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced team members.
• Assemble and wire complex electrical and mechanical assemblies using drawings and engineering documentation.
• Conduct product testing, troubleshooting, and fault-finding across a range of products.
• Support customer commitments by ensuring products meet quality standards and delivery timelines.
• Verify units under test meet parameters before release.

Skills

Attention to detail

Onsite work

Shift work

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education or college diploma

Job description

If you are a talentedEngineering Technician, Aplin has the right opportunity for you! Our client, a leader in their field, has partnered with Aplin to grow their team in Halifax, Nova Scotia!

The Engineering Technician provides hands‑on technical support to engineering and production teams, contributing to the successful execution of project designs and ensuring products are assembled, tested, and delivered in accordance with established quality standards and timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform complex testing of products and components, accurately documenting results and ensuring they meet established technical and performance requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to less experienced team members, sharing knowledge and assisting with day‑to‑day technical challenges as required.
• Assemble and wire complex electrical and mechanical assemblies using technical drawings, operation sets, and engineering documentation.
• Conduct product testing, troubleshooting, and fault‑finding activities to identify issues and determine the necessary repairs across a range of products.
• Support customer commitments by ensuring products meet established quality standards and delivery timelines.
• Verify that all units under test successfully meet the parameters and specifications outlined in the Product Test Schedule before being approved for release.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education or a college diploma, along with a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment is considered an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accuracy and quality when working with technical products and documentation.
• Ability to work onsite at the designated facility.
• Flexibility and availability to work shifts as required.

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.