The Assembly Technician is a multi-faceted role, where the individual(s) are responsible for assembling simulators in Bluedrop's Integration Facility (and at customer facilities) with a focus on the electrical, controls , IT, and mechanical assembly. The Assembly Technician will also support field repairs of simulators, as required. The Assembly Technician reports to the Director, Manufacturing and Delivery, you will work closely with Systems Engineering, Mechanical design, Electrical design, and Software Integration teams. This role offers working with exciting new technologies and immense room for growth and learning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reading and interpreting assembly and manufacturing drawings and documentation.
- Reading and interpreting electrical assembly and manufacturing drawings and documentation.
- Programing and setting up PLCs to function as prescribed to meet the design intent, nice to have.
- Building control cabinets as desinged.
- Inspecting parts and sub-assemblies received from suppliers and sub-contractors, using checklists
- Assembling simulators from sub-assemblies, including structural, mechanical, IT equipment, cabling, and other systems.
- Installing cabling throughout a simulator (e.g., IT cables, signal cables, low power cables).
- Labeling parts, assemblies, and cables & wire harnesses.
- Completing assembly checklists and reports.
- Documenting the assembly process with text and photographs.
- Performing Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs).
- Performing diagnostics and troubleshooting to determine root cause of mechanical and electrical issues.
- Proposing and implementing problem resolution recommendations.
- Disassembling and packing simulators for shipment to client sites.
- Travelling to client facilities to perform simulator unpacking and re-assembly.
- Performing inventory management procedures (receiving, stocking, picking).
- Performing tool management procedures.
- Participating in R&D projects, as assigned.
- Maintaining clean work areas in the integration facility.
- Following and enforcing safe work practices in the integration facility.
Qualifications
- University Degree, College diploma or equivalent industry experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Controls Commissioning, Robotics or Electrical Engineering Technology.
- Experience with servo motors, Cabinet troubleshooting and machine programming, highly desirable.
- Hands-on experience in assembling, and/or troubleshooting electrical systems (e.g., IT systems, Control Cabinets, Cable repair, Electrical diagnostics with oscilloscope etc.)
- Hands-on experience in assembling, and/or troubleshooting mechanical systems.
- Highly organized, flexible, deadline driven and detail oriented.
- Eye for detail and ensuring high quality deliverables.
- Strong writing and documentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear and professional manner.
- Demonstrated ability to follow safe work practices and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to follow quality procedures.
- Willingness to travel occasionally (for system installations).
- Must be able to obtain a Government of Canada security clearance.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- What are you hoping to find in your next role that you weren't experiencing in your most recent position?
- We'd love to hear what motivated you to apply. What are your primary career goals right now, and what do you hope to achieve by joining our team?
- To ensure we are aligned, what is your expected salary range for this type of role? Also, are there specific benefits (beyond standard health/PTO) that are a priority for you?
- A Security Clearance is a requirement for this position. Do you currently hold one, or are you aware of any factors that might prevent you from obtaining or maintaining one?
- Canadian citizenship or permanent residency is a requirement to obtain Government of Canada security clearance. Can you confirm that you have either citizenship or permanent residency?
- Related to Government of Canada Security Clearance, have you spent any time outside of Canada in the last 10 years (not including short vacations)? If so, where, and roughly how long?
- Can you give us an idea of your current availability, including your notice period at your current employer, and when you would be available to start if offered the position?
- If we move forward with an interview, what days or general time slots are typically best for you in the coming week?
- Bluedrop is deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace for all employees. Your voluntary and confidential response to this question helps us measure the effectiveness of our DEI initiatives and recruitment strategies. If you wish to voluntarily self-identify as a member of an equity-seeking group(s), please use the space below. This includes visible minorities, those with disabilities, Indigenous people, women in underrepresented fields, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
- This role requires a in office presence at our location on Kempt Road, in Halifax. Can you confirm your ability and willingness to meet this attendance requirement?
Work Location: In person
