Quality Assurance Technician

Ecolab; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and flex days

Comprehensive benefits

Company RRSP contributions

Casual dress code

Annual shutdown around holidays

Job summary

CoolIT Systems, an ECOLAB company in Calgary, seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to join the QA team with a focus on calibration and measurement reliability. The role performs in-house calibrations and coordinates external services to ensure accuracy across R&D, production, and other areas.

Reports to the QA and Calibration Lead. The ideal candidate has a mechanical or electronic technician background with 3+ years in calibration in manufacturing and a solid understanding of calibration

Qualifications

• Graduate of Mechanical or Electronic Technician/Technologist program or equivalent.
• 3+ years’ experience with calibration procedures and instruments in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with ability to read schematics and follow detailed procedures.
• Solid understanding of calibration standards and quality control methods.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, test, and repair various instruments and equipment, ensuring measurement reliability and accuracy in accordance with established calibration procedures and industry standards.
• Coordinate internal and external equipment calibration schedules across R&D, production, and other departments to ensure timely execution and support company-wide measurement reliability.
• Develop, maintain, and update calibration SOPs and methods in alignment with industry standards, best practices, and company needs.
• Create, verify, and manage calibration data sheets for technical content, accuracy, and compliance with instrument specifications.
• Document calibration results and maintain accurate records to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Enter calibration data into CMMS databases and generate calibration certificates/work plans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve non-conformance issues, escalating concerns to management as necessary.
• Support calibration-related quality control activities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Calibration

Schematics reading

MS Office

Calibration software

Education

Mechanical or Electronic Technician/Technologist program or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Calibration software

Job description

ABOUT COOLIT, AN ECOLAB COMPANY

Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001, CoolIT Systems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers. We design and manufacture solutions used by the largest tech companies globally.

Recognized as one of “The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2023” by Financial Times and honored with the Deloitte Fast 50 Clean Technology award in 2022, as well as the Deloitte Fast 500 distinction in both 2021 and 2022,

CoolIT’s rapid growth is capturing global attention.

As demand for generative AI, high performance computing and cloud solutions rapidly expands, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Role:

The Quality Assurance Technician is part of the Quality Assurance team. This role is a detail-oriented technician with a strong focus on calibration and measurement reliability. The technician performs in-house calibrations and coordinates external calibration services to ensure the accuracy and traceability of measurement equipment used across R&D, production, and other areas of the company. This role reports directly to the Quality Assurance and Calibration Lead.

Responsibilities:

• Calibrate, test, and repair various instruments and equipment, ensuring measurement reliability and accuracy in accordance with established calibration procedures and industry standards.
• Coordinate internal and external equipment calibration schedules across R&D, production, and other departments to ensure timely execution and support company-wide measurement reliability.
• Develop, maintain, and update calibration standard operating procedures (SOPs) and methods in alignment with industry standards, best practices, and company needs.
• Create, verify, and manage calibration data sheets for technical content, accuracy, and compliance with instrument specifications.
• Document calibration results and maintain accurate records to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Enter calibration data into CMMS databases and generate calibration certificates/work plans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve non-conformance issues, escalating concerns to management as necessary.
• Support calibration-related quality control activities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Graduate of Mechanical or Electronic Technician/Technologist program or equivalent.
• 3+ years’ experience with calibration procedures and instruments in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with ability to read schematics and follow detailed procedures.
• Solid understanding of calibration standards and quality control methods.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) or equivalent.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 17025 calibration requirements.
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, or similar industries.
• Experience supporting R&D activities.

Skills:

• Effective verbal and written communication across organizational levels.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and calibration software tools.

WHY COOLIT?

We strive to be an employer of choice and as such we believe in rewarding our employees with career and development opportunities that will maintain and strengthen our culture while aligning to our vision and values.

We are a company that is full of vibrant, innovative people who love what we do. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Vacation and flex days, and paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season.
• Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day.
• Dress for your day – in a casual yet professional environment.
• Retention rewards like “The Big Coffee Break” that reward tenure with additional vacation time and a monetary bonus.
• Company-funded RRSP contributions to support your long-term financial goals.

We thank every candidate in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo background checks including criminal records check and education.