Production Test Engineer

11 Thornhill Dr Suite 236, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1R9, Canada

Job Description Posted Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:00 AM

PRODUCTION TEST ENGINEER Dartmouth, NS (On-Site) MetOcean Telematics Limited (MetOcean)

contributes to the worldwide effort to better understand, assess, monitor, and connect our planet.

Our mission is to connect the world without limits. We ensure critical data is transmitted, received, and processed in the fastest and most reliable manner possible anywhere in the world. We value collaboration, innovation, achievement, and connection. We are a growing organization and looking for talented individuals to join our growing team.

About the Role: We are seeking a full-time

Production Test Engineer

to join our Operations team.

Reporting to the Lead Manufacturing Technician, the Production Test Engineer develops and supports production test solutions to ensure our products meet quality, performance, and reliability standards. The role focuses on test automation, troubleshooting, process improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support efficient and scalable production operations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Take ownership of the maintenance and development of our production test platform for MetOcean’s product portfolio within the production facility.

Design and build automated/semi-automated test solutions for products within production; including the procurement of test equipment and the coding of test control software.

Ensure PCBA’s, electronic sub-assembly’s, RF communication devices, mechanical housings are properly tested and assembled by utilizing automated testing and tracking software.

Architect and maintain a production test database (SQL).

Collaborate with Engineering to ensure products are designed for production and can properly be tested, calibrated and debugged.

Work with production team members to continually improve our production test times, throughput and test coverage.

Monitor product yields, generate reports for product yields and other key performance indicators.

Provide ongoing test and product support, working closely with all members of the operations team.

Other duties, as assigned.

Technical and Non-Technical Skills:

Solid coding skills, capable of developing Windows-based software applications.

Experience creating and utilizing SQL databases.

Experience working with the .NET platform (C# or VB).

Knowledge of electronics and circuit design with strong mechanical aptitude.

Proficient in testing principles and test automation technologies.

Experience with JTAG and implementing boundary scan.

Experience with harness and cabling testing.Experience working with RF-enabled products in wireless testing environments.

Knowledge of statistical process control and standard operational theory.

Ability and eagerness to learn new technologies.

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Education and Experience:

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.

5+ years of experience in a similar role or utilizing similar skill sets.

Experience working with contractors to develop bed-of-nails solutions for PCA testing.

About MetOcean Telematics: MetOcean Telematics is one of Nova Scotia’s and Atlantic Canada’s Small & Medium Top Employers!

We are leaders in Satellite IoT-enabled solutions and design and produce right here in Dartmouth, NS. We are a global provider of innovative full-spectrum telemetry products, options, and solutions for environment, marine, defence, and security clients.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, ensuring people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, family status and disability/illness, or any other protected grounds.

MetOcean is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination.

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