Associate Test Technician

Location : Bedford, Nova Scotia, CA, B4B 1G9

DRS Pivotal Power, Inc. is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 100 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99%.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Lead Technician, the Test Technician is primarily responsible for testing, troubleshooting, and repairing production electronic equipment and systems on site in the Bedford facility.

As a Test Technician, your main responsibilities will include (but not limited to) :

• Applies electronic theory, principles of electrical circuits, testing procedures and related knowledge to test and troubleshoot production electronic equipment.
• Utilizes test equipment to perform functional, operational, and environmental tests on equipment to established criteria to determine acceptability.
• Evaluates performance of equipment and compliance with procedures.
• Reads and interprets diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals for repair and diagnostic information.
• Performs troubleshooting and failure analysis on products and documents results.
• Completes repairs, maintenance, and calibrations to test equipment.
• Designs fixtures and jigs.
• Capable of performing related manufacturing processes.
• Interpret and follow documents such as SOPs and safety rules.
• Interface with other departments to ensure efficient flow of information and materials.
• Analyzes, records, and interprets test data to determine product acceptability.
• Recommends changes in method or installation specifications to simplify tests or reduce test times.

What you require to be successful in the role :

Benefits of working with DRS

Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare.

Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources.

About DRS Pivotal Power

DRS Pivotal Power Inc., a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is a leader in the development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical military applications. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Naval Electronics Canada Group.

All applicants must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance.

Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Pivotal Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles :

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.

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