Senior Test Technician

RWDI; Guelph; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $50k-$60k CAD

Shift premium for afternoons and overn

Group health benefits

Learning Spending Account

Fitness Spending Account

Career paths and advancement

Job summary

RWDI, a global climate and performance engineering firm in Guelph, Ontario, seeks a Senior Wind Tunnel Test Technician to join the Wind Tunnel Group. This full-time role involves setting up and executing experiments, and working on a two-week rotating schedule across day, afternoon, and night shifts.

The Senior Wind Tunnel Operator will assemble test models and sensors, configure data acquisition software, and ensure quality standards are met while collaborating with RWDI teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on carpentry and physical assembly of components.
• Proficient with Windows-based programs and instrumentation software.
• Excellent attention to detail in physical and computer environments.
• Strong logical thinking and decision-making under pressure.
• Able to meet deadlines with accuracy; high reliability.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and shifting schedules.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Self-starter who can work independently or in a team.
• Instrumentation Technology degree is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Physically assemble the test model onto the testing platform.
• Assemble testing sensors in the wind tunnel and connect to data acquisition equipment.
• Configure software programs to facilitate data collection.
• Ensure test setup and data meet quality control standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external team members on projects.
• Operate equipment safely and follow SOPs for instrumentation.
• Meet project timelines through effective execution.

Skills

Carpentry/assembly

Windows proficiency

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Under pressure and deadlines

Communication

Adaptability

Lifting 50 lbs

Teamwork & initiative

Education

Instrumentation Technology degree (asset)

Job description

Senior Wind Tunnel Test Technician

Department: Wind Tunnel

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Guelph, ON

Reporting To: Cory Dean

Compensation: $50,000 - $60,000 / year

Description

RWDI is a global climate and performance engineering consulting firm that helps its clients redefine what’s possible by overcoming design and operational challenges, while minimizing environmental, user, and resource impact. With deep technical expertise across a broad range of services, we drive success on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects.

We are a values-based organization, which means everything we do relates back to our three core values: innovation, integrity, and integration. So, when we look for new people to join our team, alignment to these values is a vital piece of our people puzzle.

Here’s what this looks like:

• You push the boundaries of what’s possible
• People know they can rely on you to follow through on your commitments
• You believe that when a group of people come together, they can achieve more than any one person could alone

If this sounds like you and you’re ready to join an award-winning organization and work alongside renown technical and exceptionally innovative colleagues, RWDI is the place for you.

RWDI is seeking a Senior Wind Tunnel Test Technician (Operator) to join the Wind Tunnel Group in Guelph, Ontario. This is a full-time permanent position, requiring rotating day, afternoon, and night shifts.

The Senior Wind Tunnel Operator is responsible for setting up and executing experiments adhering to the prescribed test program and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

The role includes but is not limited to:

• Physical assembly of the test model onto the testing platform
• Physical assembly of testing sensors into the wind tunnel
• Physical connection of sensors to data acquisition equipment
• Configuration of various software programs to facilitate data collection
• Ensure physical test setup meets quality control standards
• Ensure acquired data meets quality control standards
• Communication and collaboration with internal and external team members
• Safe operation of equipment and tools
• Following SOPs in relation to handling and operating equipment and instrumentation
• Performing all duties effectively to meet project timelines

Please note, this is a week day position (Monday - Friday), on a 2 week rotation of day, afternoon and night shifts.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Candidates need to also have the following qualifications:

• Hands-on skills relating to carpentry or physical assembly of components, including the use of various hand and power tools
• Technologically inclined and competent using windows-based programs
• Excellent attention to detail in both physical and computer environments
• Logical thinker with good judgement and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work with commitment and accuracy under pressure to successfully meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Self-starter and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Post-Secondary education in Instrumentation Technology is considered an asset

Job Benefits

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to redefine possible
• Salary range: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 (based on experience)
• Shift premium for afternoon and night shifts
• Group health benefits
• Proactive and ongoing training, education, and a Learning Spending Account
• Fitness Spending Account
• An abundance of career paths and opportunities to advancE

Thank you in advance for your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

RWDI endorses and practices the principles of equal opportunity employment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with AODA and the Human Rights Code. AI is not used in the recruitment process.