Engineering technician

CB1173 GEPR Energy Canada Inc; Markham; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an Engineering Technician to support product development and provide end-to-end assistance for new product introductions and ongoing product support. You will assemble complex systems, troubleshoot at multiple levels, and validate AI‑driven test protocols against real hardware performance.

The role requires deep hands‑on experience with hardware, strong diagnostic capabilities, and the ability to document processes for engineering and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years in a hardware‑focused technical role.
• Experience with complex subsystem diagnostics across integrated systems.
• Proficient in using AI‑driven diagnostic and documentation tools.
• Strong digital proficiency and ability to navigate computerized work systems.

Responsibilities

• System Assembly & Construction for prototype and production units.
• Advanced Troubleshooting across subsystem and system levels.
• Testing & Validation of diagnostic procedures against hardware performance.
• Design Optimization through rigorous diagnostic testing and corrections.
• Technical Documentation to support manufacturing and service operations.
• Operational Support for production and field service teams.

Skills

System assembly

Advanced troubleshooting

AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

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.

Job Description 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

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard‑earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com