electronics engineer

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work setting

• Electrical or electronic equipment manufacturing
• Manufacturing and industrial plant
• Troubleshooting / diagnostic

Tasks

• Design electrical and electronic components, systems and equipment
• Investigate electrical or electronic failures
• Write specifications and technical reports
• Replace faulty components
• Interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics and blueprints
• Troubleshoot problems related to equipment
• Prepare and interpret engineering design, drawings and specifications
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• Develop and conduct design verification simulations and prototype bench tests of components
• Identifying and investigating compliance issues

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association
• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Type of product

• Electronic components
• Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)

Computer and technology knowledge

• Microsoft Visio
• SolidWorks software
• Program programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• MS Windows
• Adobe Illustrator
• Linux

Industrial processes and biological studies

• Product development

Area of work experience

• Project management
• Specification or technical writing
• Testing and evaluation

Type of industry experience

• Component manufacturing industry

Area of specialization

• Electronics (industrial)
• Electronic test equipment
• Industrial design
• Failure analysis
• Electrical engineering
• Surface-Mount Technology (SMT)

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is not available
• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player
• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Dependability
• Ability to multitask
• Quick learner
• Innovation

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance
• Variable or compressed work week

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)