Test Engineer

Express Employment Professionals - Ottawa East; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Ottawa East seeks two Test Engineers in Stittsville to support a new project and strengthen manufacturing operations. You will perform device-level analysis and laboratory testing, and produce technical reports for internal teams.

Required: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (Master's or PhD in Power Electronics preferred) and hands-on experience with C programming, test equipment, and semiconductor testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required; a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering is considered a strong asset, while a PhD in Power Electronics is highly desirable
• Experience with C programming and other engineering software applications
• Previous experience in semiconductor product testing or applications engineering is considered a strong asset
• Hands-on approach with the ability to work directly with electronic components and testing equipment, not solely a desk-based role
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent mathematical and analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and high-quality technical reports
• Willingness and aptitude to learn company-specific applications and tools; training will be provided
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a cross-functional environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a technical team

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering duties and produce accurate, high-quality technical reports
• Conduct device-level analysis of high-power semiconductor components
• Perform laboratory testing and analysis on electrical devices and systems
• Review, compare, and interpret test data to identify trends and variances
• Develop and validate mathematical correlations based on test results
• Work with and analyze components operating at voltages up to 400V
• Provide internal customer support to R&D and Quality Management teams, including device selection, circuit design and troubleshooting, as well as thermal, electrical, and system-level solution analysis
• Document findings and provide technical recommendations based on analysis results

Skills

C programming

Semiconductor testing

Applications engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Power Electronics

Tools

Test equipment

Engineering software

Job description

Join an exciting and growing team in Stittsville as a Test Engineer! Our client is looking to hire two (2) motivated and talented individuals to support a new project and play a key role in their manufacturing operations. This is a great opportunity to gain hands‑on experience while contributing to an innovative and collaborative team.

Required Skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required; a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering is considered a strong asset, while a PhD in Power Electronics is highly desirable
• Experience with C programming and other engineering software applications
• Previous experience in semiconductor product testing or applications engineering is considered a strong asset
• Hands‑on approach with the ability to work directly with electronic components and testing equipment, not solely a desk‑based role
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent mathematical and analytical problem‑solving skills
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and high‑quality technical reports
• Willingness and aptitude to learn company‑specific applications and tools; training will be provided
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a cross‑functional environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a technical team

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Perform electrical engineering duties and produce accurate, high‑quality technical reports
• Conduct device‑level analysis of high‑power semiconductor components
• Perform laboratory testing and analysis on electrical devices and systems
• Review, compare, and interpret test data to identify trends and variances
• Develop and validate mathematical correlations based on test results
• Work with and analyze components operating at voltages up to 400V
• Provide internal customer support to R&D and Quality Management teams, including device selection, circuit design and troubleshooting, as well as thermal, electrical, and system‑level solution analysis
• Document findings and provide technical recommendations based on analysis results

Compensation

• $70,000 to $100,000 per year based on experience
• 1-year contract position with the potential for an additional one‑year extension

Schedule

• Monday to Friday – 8:00am/9:00am to 4:00pm/5:00pm

Express Employment Professionals is an equal opportunity employer.

Our recruitment process may use AI‑enabled tools to screen applications based on job‑related keywords and minimum qualifications. All hiring decisions, including determining which candidates advance in the process, are made by a human reviewer.