Engineering technician

GE Vernova, Inc.; Markham; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. in Markham, Ontario seeks an Engineering Technician to perform complex hardware assembly, test preparation, and advanced system-level troubleshooting.

You will integrate AI-driven tools to enhance development and diagnostics while supporting production and field service operations. The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and at least 4 years in a hardware-focused environment, with strong diagnostic and documentation capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and hands-on technical experience.
• Minimum of 4 years in a hardware-focused technical role in high-complexity environments.
• Ability to perform system-level diagnostics across multi-variable subsystems.
• Strong digital skills with AI-assisted diagnostic and documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• System Assembly & Construction for prototype and production units.
• Advanced Troubleshooting using AI diagnostic tools for complex issues.
• Testing & Validation of diagnostic procedures and AI-drafted protocols.
• Design Optimization through rigorous diagnostic testing and corrections.
• Technical Documentation for engineering, manufacturing, and service.
• Operational Support for production and field service operations.
• Quality Monitoring by tracking defect trends and reporting issues.
• Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing using AI tools to reference procedures.

Skills

System assembly

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Documentation

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AI diagnostic tools

Electronic lab equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Engineering Technician performs complex assignments in support of product development within a cross-functional environment. This position serves as a key technical resource for the team, responsible for end-to-end support of new product introductions and product support, including equipment assembly, test preparation, advanced system-level troubleshooting, and the integration of AI-driven tools to enhance development and diagnostic efficiency.

Roles and Responsibilities

• System Assembly & Construction: Perform complex assembly for both prototype and production units while building and evaluating sophisticated engineering models.
• Advanced Troubleshooting: Conduct comprehensive fault analysis at the subsystem and system levels, leveraging AI diagnostic tools to resolve complex multi-variable issues.
• Testing & Validation: Prepare and execute diagnostic procedures, verifying the accuracy of AI-drafted test protocols against real-world hardware performance.
• Design Optimization: Conduct rigorous diagnostic testing and implement necessary corrections to improve existing designs, processes, and intermodule dependencies.
• Technical Documentation: Support the creation of engineering, manufacturing, and service documentation to ensure operational clarity.
• Operational Support: Provide ongoing technical support for production and field service operations to maintain high-quality system performance.
• Quality Monitoring: Monitor defect trends, communicating critical technical issues to the engineering team.
• Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing: Support training materials development and provide technical guidance to team members, utilizing AI tools to rapidly reference procedures and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Educational Foundation : Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent combination of formal education and hands-on technical experience.
• Professional Experience: Minimum of 4 years in a hardware-focused technical role, with a proven track record in high-complexity environments.
• System-Level Diagnostic Expertise: Demonstrated ability to perform advanced troubleshooting across complex, multi-variable subsystems and integrated systems.
• Digital Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in navigating, utilizing, and modifying computerized work systems, including the integration of AI-driven diagnostic and documentation tools.

Desired Characteristics

• Proactive Problem-Solving: Ability to independently identify technical issues, draw logical conclusions, and implement practical solutions with minimal guidance.
• Applied Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with standard electronics lab equipment and a solid grasp of testing methods to validate hardware performance.
• Technical Communication: Capability to interpret complex technical information and translate it into clear, effective verbal and written communication for the team.
• Continuous Learning Mindset: An active interest in staying current with emerging technology and a willingness to adopt new tools, such as AI-assisted workflows.
• Collaborative Autonomy: Proven capacity to manage tasks independently while effectively prioritizing work and supporting team goals.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No