Intermediate Technician Electronics - Evening Shift

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Role:

The Instrumentation Calibration Technician is responsible for the calibration, maintenance, and repair of instruments to ensure their proper functioning and compliance with current standards. They intervene quickly in the event of equipment breakdown to limit the impact on production. They also perform technical installations such as ESD protection devices and collaborate closely with engineering, production, and quality teams. This role requires precise reading of technical plans and diagrams to ensure effective interventions on critical equipment.

Responsibility/Tasks:

• Support production during equipment breakdowns to minimize operational impact.
• Carry out preventive maintenance operations.
• Ensure equipment compliance with calibration schedules, manufacturer recommendations, and required standards.
• Ensure instrument traceability and maintain accurate documentation of calibration, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Installation of electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection devices and workstation grounding.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to limit production shutdowns and ensure the reliability of critical equipment.
• Read and interpret plans, technical diagrams, manuals, and specifications to diagnose malfunctions and ensure effective intervention on instrumentation systems.
• Contribute to the installation, integration, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Perform other related tasks.

Tasks by assignment: Must be able to perform tasks at level 7, as well as under supervision as needed by engineering or a more experienced technician, perform the tasks below according to assignment:

Calibration:

• Perform calibration, modifications/repairs, and precision measurements on equipment.

Maintenance:

• Execute simple to complex maintenance of test facilities.
• Perform calibration of various instruments and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• DEC or equivalent in mechanical engineering, electromechanical, electrotechnical, electronics, or a related field depending on the assignment.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience and knowledge depending on the assignment.
• Comfortable in spoken and written French. Knowledge of English, an asset. (Contact with clients outside Quebec).

Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold a reliability status security clearance and pass the security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

We are a dream team of passionate, collaborative, and determined individuals, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to inspire new and innovative problem-solving approaches that push us to improve life on and above Earth. If you are excited about expanding our place in space and want to inspire the next generation, we will take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA invites all who wish to get involved and be a part of it. As an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, integrity, and collaboration, we are committed to strengthening MDA's and Canada's leadership status in this new chapter.

MDA offers competitive compensation and benefits to its employees across all locations. As a member of the MDA team, you and your eligible dependents can enroll in a benefits plan that provides a comprehensive level of protection through competitive healthcare, including: flexible supplementary health and drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans, and an employee and family assistance program.

MDA Ltd. is proud to offer accommodations during the recruitment process. If you wish to avail yourself of such measures, please indicate this in your application or cover letter, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.