Electrical Engineering Technologist

Electrical Engineering Technologist (Contract)

Location: Vaughan, Ontario
Employment Type: Contract, On-site
Industry: Engineering, Electronics, Product Development
Pay: $30-32 Per Hour
Modern Technical Staffing (MTS) is recruiting an Electrical Engineering Technologist for a leading engineering organization focused on rapid prototyping, hardware development, and qualification testing. This role is ideal for a hands?on, practical technologist who enjoys building, testing, troubleshooting, and supporting new electrical hardware in a fast?paced engineering environment.
About the Role
The Electrical Engineering Technologist will work closely with Electrical Designers to support prototype builds, test fixture development, component procurement, and laboratory upkeep. This is a highly technical, hands?on position requiring strong practical skills in electronics assembly, cable harnessing, soldering, and operation of standard electrical test equipment.
Key Responsibilities

• Build test fixtures, load boxes, and cable harnesses for qualification testing of new electrical hardware.
• Assemble, operate, and troubleshoot engineering?grade test fixtures under the guidance of Electrical Designers.
• Support procurement, kitting, and tracking of electronic components for rapid prototype PCBA builds.
• Work with Electrical Designers and procurement specialists to assess component suitability, availability, and equivalency.
• Maintain laboratory stock, tools, and equipment; support calibration and registration of frequently used devices.
• Assist with hands?on prototype assembly, wiring, and testing activities as required.

Required Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering Technologist diploma (or higher) or equivalent technical training.
• Strong hands?on electrical experience, including prototype builds and practical troubleshooting.
• Experience in a research, engineering, or rapid?prototyping environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build cable harnesses and perform SMD/through?hole soldering.
• Proficiency with standard electrical development tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and function generators.

Preferred Assets

• Eligibility or membership with a certified technologist association (e.g., OACETT).
• Experience using Electrical or Mechanical CAD software.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a fast?paced engineering lab.

What Makes This Role Appealing

• Highly hands?on, practical electrical work
• Exposure to new hardware development and rapid prototyping
• Collaboration with experienced Electrical Designers and engineering teams
• Opportunity to contribute directly to product qualification and testing