Intermediate Technician, Maintenance & Calibration - Evening Shift

MDA Space; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MDA Space in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada, is seeking an Instrumentation and Calibration Technician to calibrate, maintain, and repair instruments, ensuring compliance with standards and minimizing production downtime. You will install ESD protection, read drawings, and collaborate with engineering, production and quality teams on critical equipment throughout calibration and maintenance.

The role requires a DEC or equivalent in related engineering fields and fluent French with English as an

Qualifications

• A DEC or equivalent in mechanical, electromechanical, electrical or electronic engineering.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in spoken and written French; English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support production during equipment breakdowns to minimize operational impact.
• Perform preventive maintenance operations.
• Ensure that equipment complies with calibration schedules, manufacturer recommendations, and required standards.
• Ensure the traceability of instruments and maintain accurate documentation of calibration, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Install electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection devices and ground workstations.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to minimize production downtime and ensure the reliability of critical equipment.
• Read and interpret drawings, technical diagrams, manuals, and specifications to diagnose malfunctions and ensure effective repairs to instrumentation systems.
• Assist with the installation, integration, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Perform other related tasks.

Skills

Read technical drawings

Calibration

Maintenance

French language

Education

A DEC or equivalent in mechanical/electromechanical/electrical/electronic engineering

Tools

ESD protection devices

Job description

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The global MDA Space team of more than 4 000 space experts has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. For more information, visit www.mda.space

Role

The Instrumentation and Calibration Technician is responsible for calibrating, maintaining, and repairing instruments to ensure they function properly and comply with current standards. The technician responds quickly in the event of equipment failure to minimize the impact on production. They also perform technical installations, such as ESD protection devices, and work closely with the engineering, production, and quality teams. This role requires the ability to accurately read technical drawings and diagrams to ensure effective work on critical equipment.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Support production during equipment breakdowns to minimize operational impact.
• Perform preventive maintenance operations.
• Ensure that equipment complies with calibration schedules, manufacturer recommendations, and required standards.
• Ensure the traceability of instruments and maintain accurate documentation of calibration, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Install electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection devices and ground workstations
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to minimize production downtime and ensure the reliability of critical equipment.
• Work closely with the engineering, production, and quality teams to minimize production downtime and ensure the reliability of critical equipment.
• Read and interpret drawings, technical diagrams, manuals, and specifications to diagnose malfunctions and ensure effective repairs to instrumentation systems.
• Assist with the installation, integration, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Perform other related tasks.

Assigned Tasks

Must be able to perform Level 7 tasks, as well as, under supervision as needed from engineering or a more experienced technician, perform the tasks listed below as assigned:

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

Maintenance Perform simple to complex maintenance on test facilities.

Calibrate various instruments and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Comments/Special Considerations

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

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

MDA is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.