Prototype & Validation Technician

Current Scientific Corporation; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Current Scientific Corporation in Port Coquitlam, BC, is seeking a practical, hands-on technician to support product development, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing readiness.

You will build and test prototype units, develop test setups, verify results, document observations, and help troubleshoot issues under the guidance of senior staff.

This role rewards problem solving, attention to detail, and strong collaboration with design, manufacturing, and testing teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical skills and ability to work with hardware and assemblies.
• Experience documenting tests and results in technical reports.
• Ability to read basic drawings, CAD views, BOMs and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Support development and validation by setting up equipment, collecting data and documenting observations.
• Create and adapt test plans, setups and fixtures for prototypes or internal testing.
• Build, modify and manage prototypes with guidance from senior staff.
• Assist with early build reviews, considering assembly and serviceability.
• Troubleshoot issues, communicate concerns clearly, and work with design teams on root causes and next steps.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by your manager.

Education

Technical diploma or trades experience

Engineering technology background

Job description

We are looking for a practical, hands-on technical person to support product development, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing readiness. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys building, troubleshooting, learning by doing, and helping development teams turn ideas into working products. This person will build and test prototype and development units. Their focus will be developing test setups, performing verification and validation activities, documenting results, and helping troubleshoot issues under the guidance of senior technical staff. They will also provide practical feedback on assembly, fit, testability, and manufacturability.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Support development and validation activities by setting up equipment, following test instructions, collecting data, and documenting observations
• Create and adapt test plans, setups, and fixtures for prototypes, demos, or internal testing
• Build, modify, maintain, and manage prototypes, development units, and test articles with guidance from senior technical staff
• Assist with early build reviews by identifying practical assembly, fit, access, and serviceability considerations
• Troubleshoot build or test issues, elevate concerns clearly, and work with design teams to understand possible causes and next steps
• Other tasks as assigned by your manager

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and confidence working with tools, assemblies, hardware, and physical systems
• Experience with scientific testing and reporting (e.g., basic scientific method, technical lab reports, environmental testing standards)
• Strong technical reporting skills (written and spoken)
• Ability to read and interpret basic drawings, CAD views, BOMs, work instructions, and assembly information
• Comfort working through changing priorities, incomplete information, and hands-on development challenges
• Good attention to detail when building, testing, recording observations, and maintaining parts or equipment
• Ability to collaborate with designers, manufacturing staff, and other team members
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, follow direction, and take increasing ownership as experience grows

NICE TO HAVE

• Technical diploma, trades experience, engineering technology background, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Experience with prototype builds, mechanical assembly, test fixtures, shop work, product testing, or development hardware
• Exposure to marine, vehicle, ruggedized, or outdoor equipment deployments
• Experience supporting design revisions, build improvements, field trials, demos, or production transition activities
• Experience organizing tools, parts, materials, or inventory in a shop, lab, manufacturing, or R&D environment

WHO THIS ROLE IS NOT FOR

• Someone who prefers purely desk-based work with little hands-on building, troubleshooting, or testing
• Someone who is uncomfortable working through ambiguity, practical constraints, or evolving development needs

WHY WORK WITH CURRENT

• Part of a growing team in an evolving industry
• Great company culture, committed to a personally and professionally supportive environment
• Work/life balance, opportunities to stay active and social inside and outside office (games, ping pong, hiking, cycling, climbing, running, etc.)
• Young workforce with opportunities to learn as well as teach

SALARY RANGE

$60,000 to $80,000 + benefits

Location: Port Coquitlam, BC office.

Current Scientific is a growing marine tech company headquartered in metro Vancouver, BC with customers located around the world. We design and manufacture electro-optical systems for use in Naval & Defence sectors and Marine & Yacht industries. At CURRENT, we continually invest into product R&D to improve performance, quality, and customer experience. Our products are used for coast guard, paramilitary, super-yachts, commercial shipping, ferries & explorer cruises, icebreakers, marine mammal research vessels, and other specialty applications.