electronics engineering technician

Work setting

• Office
• General office
• Laboratory

Tasks

• Design and develop power equipment and systems
• Install equipment
• Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
• Supervise the building and testing of prototypes
• Test power equipment and systems
• Assist in design, development and testing
• Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports
• Write specifications
• Assist in inspecting, testing and adjusting electronic components
• Assist in building and testing prototypes to specifications
• Collect and compile operational or experimental data
• Conduct or supervise the installation, commissioning, and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems
• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems
• Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports

Computer and technology knowledge

• Device drivers
• Programming software
• Microsoft Visio
• Programming languages
• Software development
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Project
• MS Word
• Programmable logic controller (PLC)
• TCP / IP
• MS Office
• MS Windows

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Robotic equipment and systems
• Electric motors, generators, drives and motor controls
• Electronic testing equipment and systems
• Building system

Type of industry experience

• Manufacture

Area of specialization

• Design
• Development
• Testing
• Installation
• Operations or production
• Repair
• Troubleshooting

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Dependability
• Dedication

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Wellness program