Manufacturing Support Engineer

Norsat International; Richmond; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP program

Professional development fund

On-site parking

Employee events

Job summary

Norsat International seeks an engineer to provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing lines and help scale RF product designs into production environments.

You will review production docs, perform first article inspections, and collaborate with Engineering to process ECOs. Experience with RF/testing and Lean methodologies are valued assets. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with RF testing or high-frequency systems (preferred).
• Exposure to MRP systems and ECO processes.
• Exposure to electrical assemblies and documentation.
• Exposure to ESD-safe practices.
• Understanding of Lean or continuous improvement methodologies is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support to production lines.
• Assist with scaling new product designs into manufacturing environments.
• Review and maintain production documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Complete first article inspections and validate component quality.
• Collaborate with Engineering to process ECOs and design revisions.
• Troubleshoot failures involving electrical components and assemblies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to quality and efficiency.

Skills

RF testing

Electrical troubleshooting

Lean / continuous improvement

Education

Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related

Tools

MRP systems

ECO processes

ISO manufacturing

Job description

In this role, you will provide hands-on engineering support to manufacturing operations, ensuring smooth production of RF products and rapid resolution of technical challenges.

What You'll Do:

• Provide day-to-day technical support to production lines
• Assist with scaling new product designs into manufacturing environments
• Review and maintain production documentation to ensure accuracy
• Complete first article inspections and validate component quality
• Collaborate with Engineering to process ECOs and design revisions
• Troubleshoot failures involving electrical components and assemblies
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to quality and efficiency

What You'll Bring:

• Post-secondary education in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related discipline
• Experience with RF testing or high-frequency systems (preferred)
• Exposure to:
  • MRP systems and ECO processes
  • ISO-compliant manufacturing environments
  • Electrical assemblies and documentation
  • ESD-safe practices
• Understanding of Lean or continuous improvement methodologies is an asset

What We Offer:

• 100% paid by employer comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, life & more (coverage varies);
• RRSP program;
• Up to an annual maximum of $2,000 per year professional development fund for designations and accreditations;
• 100% reimbursed for job-related training;
• On-going training available;
• Flexible hours of work based on position;
• Employee Referral Program;
• Employee Award Program;
• Plenty of on-site and street parking & a bus stop right in front of the office (bus 405, 410, 416);
• Leisure areas in the office, employees are encouraged to have some fun! (i.e., ping pong table, foosball, Wii, tabletop games, card games).
• Employee events & initiatives: company BBQs, field trips, annual summer event, free snacks events, lunchroom has free flow of coffees & teas.

Please note that benefits may vary by location and employment status. This is an on-site position, so relocation will be required. Remote work is not supported at this time.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, you must be a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident, or a foreign national holding a valid Work Permit or specific authorization like a study permit with off-campus work permission, a temporary resident permit, or be part of special programs. Unfortunately, we are unable to assist in work authorization.