NIGHT SHIFT - Test Engineering Electronics Technician

Ultra Maritime; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Life insurance

RRSP and deferred profit sharing

Education assistance

Job summary

Ultra Maritime in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking a NIGHT SHIFT - Test Engineering Electronics Technician. The successful candidate will design, develop, and maintain automated test equipment for complex defense systems, requiring strong skills in interpreting schematics and troubleshooting. Candidates must be eligible for Canadian government security clearance. The position offers a competitive benefits package, and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to obtain Canadian government security clearance.
• 3+ years of related experience in electronics.
• Experience in electronic manufacturing, especially defense or aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Maintain automated and manual test setups.
• Create and maintain test plans and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve test equipment issues.
• Analyze test data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with design teams to ensure product quality.
• Conduct testing on a variety of electronic products.

Skills

Ability to interpret technical drawings

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Diploma in Electronic Engineering Technology

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Power supplies

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Overview

Ultra Maritime is seeking highly motivated and skilled NIGHT SHIFT - Test Engineering Electronics Technician to join our team. Successful candidates will assist in the designing, developing, and maintaining automated test equipment to support the production of complex defense systems. This role requires a strong understanding of interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and other documentation, and a commitment to ensuring the highest quality standards for our customers. Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain automated/manual test setup, comprised of test equipment and test software.
• Create and maintain detailed test plans, procedures, and methodologies to verify product specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to test equipment, software, and test methodologies.
• Analyze test data and production yields to identify trends, root causes of failures, and areas for improvement.
• Recommend and implement improvements to existing test equipment and processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and throughput.
• Collaborate with design, development, and manufacturing teams to ensure testability and quality throughout the product lifecycle.
• Carry out testing across a wide variety of electronic products, using automated and manual test equipment and processes for safety, capacities, compliance, and performance.
• Complete testing records and results individually as required for each product tested, and where necessary compiling reports on findings and testing data gathered. Ensure that all documentation is completed accurately and kept up to date.

Qualifications

Required

• Diploma in Electronic Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and system specifications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with various test equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and data acquisition systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment across multiple engineering and tooling disciplines.
• Must be able to gain the appropriate Canadian government security clearance and satisfy all requirements to be able to work on Canadian Controlled Goods projects.

Desired

• Programming skills in Python or LabVIEW for test development and automation.
• Proven experience in an electronic manufacturing environment, preferably within the defense or aerospace industry.
• Experience working in a high-volume production environment.
• Experience with statistical tools for data analysis and visualization.

Typically, a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 3+ years of related experience. Associate Degree (or equivalent) preferred.

Diversity & Inclusion

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self. We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries. We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [e-mail]