Electronics Engineering Technician/Technologist

Do you love to solve problems? Do you have a strong technical knowledge in Electronics? Do you like to work independently as well as be part of a team? If you have a strong educational background in Electronics, and are looking to apply these skills and learn new ones, we now have an opening in our Support & Sustain Team, based in Hackett's Cove.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to apply your skills working as part of a Project Team engaged in the technical support for Nautel products.

The responsibilities of the role include:

• Supporting our Hardware Development and Verification function, including:
• Construction, testing and evaluation of circuits, sub-assemblies and systems;
• Preparation and validation of schematics, parts lists, wiring route sheets, test plans, and all product design documentation;
• Design and selection of system level and sub-system level components;
• Creating and maintaining hardware test cases that verify products meet design requirements;
• Performing tests and documenting results on a variety of hardware to verify functional specifications;
• Assisting with product hardware release, including publications review;
• Managing product change through life cycle and configuration management.

Supporting our Test Engineering function, including:

• Development and maintenance of Test Fixtures, including comprehensive documentation and troubleshooting;
• Ensuring quality standards on test-related documents and processes, including the creation and maintenance of test plans;
• Providing Test Support to resolve escalated test failures;
• Analyzing test failures to provide feedback to Quality Assurance and Engineering as part of preventative measures.

Supporting our Test function, including:

• Providing additional test capacity by working in the test room on an as-needed basis;
• Troubleshooting defective assemblies and documenting results;
• Supporting our Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Engineering, and Production Departments;
• Ensuring quality standards and developing/improving related processes when needed, in order to provide effective and efficient levels of support;

Qualifications

Qualifications and skills desired:

• Electronic Technician/Technologist qualification (NSCC or equivalent);
• Previous experience in a tech role would be an asset;
• Knowledge of RF, analogue and digital circuits as well as equipment ventilation and cooling;
• Effective at troubleshooting electronic circuits and systems, including use of related test equipment;
• Understanding of software development would be an asset;
• Use of computer programs such as schematic drawing, mechanical drawing, electronic circuit analysis and/or Labview would be an asset;
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, as well as effective communication skills;
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team; as well as independently.

Core Skills

Testing Quality Assurance Engineering Electronics

A little bit about us

Nautel Ltd.

Nautel is an award-winning company founded and headquartered in Nova Scotia. Nautel has earned an international reputation as a world leader in the design and manufacture of highly specialized large scale communications equipment. Nautel is home to over 225 employees spread across 4 locations and spanning three countries. At Nautel, we feel fortunate to be leaders in an industry that serves billions of people worldwide by supporting the delivery of critical news and information to those who need it. We believe that new ideas and fostering an innovative culture is fundamental to our success, and we encourage our people to embrace these same principles. Nautel is a cutting-edge company where employees work within a team-based environment, and the effort of every team member is integral to our success.

We understand that there is no such thing as a perfect candidate, and you do not need to have 100% of the listed requirements in order to apply. You do need to feel energized by the opportunity and want to work as part of our team and operate demonstrating the behaviours below.

At Nautel, we are people who: Work as part of a team, Are accountable for our actions, Operate with integrity, Understand the customers' view, Challenge the status quo and embrace change, Communicate effectively, Operate with safety as a priority.

Nautel values diversity; we are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, inclusive and collaborative workplace.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise us.

Background checks will be undertaken for all roles.

Are you interested?

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If this looks like an opportunity where you can use your skills, as well as grow these and develop your career, we look forward to hearing form you! Please upload resume, cover letter and transcript.

The ability to obtain, and ma Controlled Goods clearance (as outlined in Section 15 of Canada's Controlled Goods Regulations), or other security clearances, may become a requirement of this role, as may other security clearancesintain,