Senior Electro-Mechanical Assembler

RBR Ltd.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in environmental measurement seeks a Senior Electro-Mechanical Assembler in Ottawa. In this full-time role, you will build high-quality products and support NPI initiatives in a collaborative team. Ideal candidates have strong electronics and mechanical assembly experience. Enjoy 20 days of vacation, benefits from day one, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

20 days of vacation

Benefits from day 1

Bonus program

Annual fitness reimbursement program

Greener commuting incentives

Charitable donation matching

Monthly Friday lunches

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with fine soldering and high-precision work.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to learn various programs.

Responsibilities

• Build high-quality electromechanical assemblies.
• Ensure accurate assembly of products based on documentation.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing experience

Mechanical assembly skills

Soldering skills

Strong computer skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Fine soldering experience

Education

Certified Technician (CTech)

General Education Degree (GED)

Tools

Assembly tools

Soldering tools

Multimeters

Job description

About RBR: Making waves since 1973

At RBR, we’ve been designing cutting-edge instruments to measure our blue planet for over 50 years. Built to withstand some of the harshest environments on Earth, our instruments are deployed from the ocean’s deepest trenches to the polar ice caps, capturing essential data on water temperature, salinity, pH, and more. This data empowers researchers in the global fight against climate change, and our technology supports groundbreaking science with partners like Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Woods Hole, the Scripps Institution, and the British Antarctic Survey.

At RBR, we care deeply about our work, each other, the environment, and the global communities we serve. We value teamwork, continuous improvement, and having fun along the way. From Friday lunches to social events, we’re a crew that thrives on taking on complex and exciting challenges that have a meaningful impact on the blue planet! Ready to make waves with us? Apply below!

About the role

We are looking to hire a Senior Electro-Mechanical Assembler for a full-time permanent day shift position. In this role, you will report directly to our Production Manager and be responsible for producing high-quality products. This hands-on position allows you to work independently and allows you to demonstrate your skills. As part of a small team of technical experts, you must be dedicated, an effective communicator, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role is a great opportunity to develop your skills and grow in other areas within RBR.

What you’ll do

• Build high-quality electromechanical assemblies
• Read through process documentation, bills of materials (BOM), drawings and electrical schematics to ensure accurate assembly of our products
• Perform high-quality soldering using soldering tools, microscope, and other equipment
• Collaborate within a fast-paced team environment to drive process improvements and cross-training initiatives.
• Support NPI (New product Introduction) initiatives by participating in the builds, and contribute to the design for manufacturing (DFM) initiatives
• Support cross training for junior members of the Production team.
• Investigate root cause of failures, report findings and document corrective action in related Jira’s

What you bring

• 4-6 years of experience in an electronics manufacturing environment
• Mechanical and electronics assembly experience
• Highly competent in the use of assembly tools, crimping tools, automated equipment, and multimeters, with strong hand-eye coordination for small, sensitive components
• Must have strong computer skills, along with the capacity to learn various programs
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrated experience with fine soldering and high-precision work
• Certified Technician (CTech) or General Education Degree (GED)
• Well-organized, team player with good communication skills
• IPC-A-610 certification would be a strong preference
• Experience in working with optics is preferred

Why you\'ll love working at RBR

• 20 days of vacation, plus a company-wide holiday shutdown and paid sick days
• Benefits from day 1 & RRSP contribution matching
• Bonus program
• Annual fitness reimbursement program
• Greener commuting incentive program (bike-to-work, carpool, or transit passes)
• EV reimbursement program + on-site charging stations
• Charitable donation matching
• Monthly Friday lunches (on us)!
• Collaborative, supportive work environment
• Work alongside passionate experts spanning multiple disciplines
• Direct impact on climate science and ocean research

At RBR, we celebrate and support diversity in our workplace. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome people from all backgrounds and aim to find the most talented person for each role. Accommodations are available upon request at every stage of the selection process.