Intermediate Technician Electronics - Evening Shift

MDA; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health and drug plans

Dental and vision benefits

Disability income protection

Life insurance

Group retirement savings plans

Employee and family assistance program

Job summary

MDA is a trusted space industry partner, seeking an Instrumentation Calibration Technician to calibrate, maintain and repair instruments to current standards. You will quickly respond to equipment breakdowns to minimize production impact and perform installations such as ESD protection devices, collaborating with engineering, production and quality teams.

This role requires precise reading of technical plans, 2–5 years of relevant experience, DEC or equivalent, and fluency in French with English

Qualifications

• DEC or equivalent in mechanical, electromechanical, electrical, electronics engineering or in a related field depending on the assignment.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience and knowledge depending on the assignment.
• Comfortable in spoken and written French. Knowledge of English, an asset. (Contact with clients outside Quebec).

Responsibilities

• Support production during equipment breakdowns to minimize operational impact.
• Carry out preventive maintenance operations.
• Ensure equipment compliance with calibration schedules, manufacturer recommendations and required standards.
• Ensure instrument traceability and maintain accurate documentation of calibration, maintenance and repair activities.
• Installation of electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection devices and workstation grounding.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production and quality teams to limit production shutdowns and guarantee the reliability of critical equipment.
• Read and interpret plans, technical diagrams, manuals and specifications to diagnose malfunctions and ensure effective intervention on instrumentation systems.
• Contribute to the installation, integration and commissioning of new equipment.
• Perform other related tasks.

Skills

French language proficiency

Education

DEC or equivalent in mechanical/electromechanical/electrical/electronics engineering or related field

Job description

MDA is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry, creating space between what is proven and what is possible. As a pioneer in robotics, satellite systems and geospatial intelligence, with a 55-year history of world firsts and over 450 missions, MDA is a global leader in communications, Earth observation and space satellites, as well as space infrastructure and exploration. MDA's global team of more than 3,800 space experts has the knowledge and know-how to turn the client's bold vision into a feasible mission, through a unique combination of experience, technical excellence and wonder that has been part of our DNA from day one. For those who dream big and push the boundaries on Earth and in the stars to change the world for the better, we will take you there. For more information, please visit www.mda.space.

Role:

The Instrumentation Calibration Technician is responsible for the calibration, maintenance and repair of instruments to ensure their proper functioning and compliance with current standards. He intervenes quickly in the event of equipment breakdown to limit the impact on production. He also performs technical installations such as ESD protection devices and works closely with engineering, production and quality teams. This role requires precise reading of technical plans and diagrams to ensure effective interventions on critical equipment.

Responsibility/Tasks:

• Support production during equipment breakdowns to minimize operational impact.
• Carry out preventive maintenance operations
• Ensure equipment compliance with calibration schedules, manufacturer recommendations and required standards.
• Ensure instrument traceability and maintain accurate documentation of calibration, maintenance and repair activities.
• Installation of electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection devices and workstation grounding
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production and quality teams to limit production shutdowns and guarantee the reliability of critical equipment.
• Read and interpret plans, technical diagrams, manuals and specifications to diagnose malfunctions and ensure effective intervention on instrumentation systems.
• Contribute to the installation, integration and commissioning of new equipment.
• Perform other related tasks.

Tasks by assignment:

Must be able to perform level 7 tasks, as well as under supervision as needed by engineering or more experienced technician to perform the tasks below according to assignment:

Calibration:

• Perform calibration, modifications/repairs and precision measurements on equipment.

Maintenance:

• Perform simple to complex maintenance of test facilities.
• Perform calibration of various instruments and equipment.

Minimum required qualifications:

• DEC or equivalent in mechanical, electromechanical, electrical, electronics engineering or in a related field depending on the assignment.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience and knowledge depending on the assignment.
• Comfortable in spoken and written French. Knowledge of English, an asset. (Contact with clients outside Quebec).

Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold a reliability status security clearance and pass the security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

We are a dream team of passionate, collaborative and determined individuals, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to inspire new and innovative problem-solving approaches that push us to improve life on and above Earth. If you are excited about expanding our place in space and want to inspire the next generation, we will take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA invites all who wish to get involved and be a part of it. As an employer committed to equal opportunities and promoting diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to strengthening the leadership status of MDA and Canada in this new chapter.

MDA offers competitive compensation and benefits to its employees across all locations.

As a member of the MDA team, you and your eligible dependents can enroll in a benefits plan that provides comprehensive coverage through competitive health care, including:

• flexible supplementary health and drug plans
• dental and vision benefits
• disability income protection
• life insurance
• group retirement savings plans
• an employee and family assistance program

MDA Ltd. is proud to offer accommodations during the recruitment process. If you wish to avail yourself of such measures, please indicate it in your application or cover letter, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.