Mechanical technician

MDA; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering space technology company in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue seeks an Intermediate Technician for its Satellite Systems team. The role involves assembling, installing, and maintaining systems under supervision, with a requirement for a college diploma in mechanical or aeronautical engineering and fluency in French. Ideal candidates possess 2 to 3 years of relevant experience and are driven to support innovative missions in space technology. MDA offers competitive compensation and benefits, fostering a diverse teamwork environment.

Benefits

Competitive health care

Dental and vision benefits

Disability income protection

Life insurance

Employee and family assistance program

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Knowledge and experience relevant to assignment expected.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assemble or modify test models and setups under supervision.
• Install, repair, test and maintain equipment and systems.
• Record results of tests or experiments.
• Read and interpret technical drawings.
• Assist senior personnel with tasks.

Skills

Fluency in spoken and written French

Knowledge of English

Mechanical skills

Technical drawing interpretation

Education

College diploma in mechanical or aeronautical engineering

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 3,800 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.

We’re on the search for a Intermediate Technician – Mech on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office.

Role

This is the first level of skilled work. Under the direction of more experienced technicians or technical/engineering staff, the employee performs a variety of tasks related to established methods and processes, and works from written instructions or general directions on equipment and systems of moderate complexity.

Responsibility / Tasks

• Assemble or modify test models and experimental setups from specific instructions or under the supervision of senior technical personnel.
• Perform a variety of tasks including installation, repair, testing and maintenance of equipment, subsystems and systems.
• Participate in testing under the supervision of senior technical personnel.
• Record results of tests or experiments.
• Read and interpret technical drawings.
• Assist higher level personnel with other tasks.
• Perform periodic maintenance on equipment.
• Participate in the preparation of time and cost estimates.
• Research and recommend parts or components for special tests and test fixtures.
• Participate in the programming and start‑up of automated equipment sequences using the software provided.
• Perform work in accordance with internal procedures and in compliance with our health and safety rules.
• Perform other related tasks.

Minimum qualifications required

• College diploma or equivalent diploma in mechanical, aeronautical engineering or related field based on assignment.
• A combination of other experiences/education that is relevant can be considered.
• 2 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Fluency in spoken and written French. Knowledge of English is an asset (Prepares reports for Ontario head office).
• Knowledge and experience, based on assignment.

Comments / Special Considerations

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

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. 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.