Intermediate Technician Electronics - Evening Shift

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Role:

The Calibration Instrumentation 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 breakage to limit the impact on production. They also perform technical installations such as ESD protection devices and work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams. This role requires precise reading of technical plans and schematics to ensure effective interventions on critical equipment.

Responsibility/Tasks:

• Support production during equipment breakdowns to minimize operational impact.
• Perform 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.
• Work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to limit production downtime and ensure the reliability of critical equipment.
• Read and interpret plans, technical schematics, 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 duties.

Assigned Tasks: Must be able to perform level 7 tasks, as well as under supervision as needed from engineering or a more experienced technician to 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.
• Proceed with the calibration of various instruments and equipment.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

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

Comments / Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold a reliability status security clearance and successfully 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 drive new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us to improve life on and above Earth. If you are enthusiastic about expanding our place in space and wish to inspire the next generation, we will lead you there.

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

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

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