Electronics Technologist (evening or week-end shift)

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

We’re on the search for an Electronics Technologist on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office.

Role : 

The electronics technologist is responsible for programming machines (SMT, selective, underfill, AOI, etc.), suggesting production-related methods and supporting the manufacturing department during the assembly phase.

Responsibilities:

• Suggest assembly procedures for electronic components of simple complexity.
• Prepare Routing Slips for the parts under his control.
• Define production templates associated with slips and perform a follow-up of their manufacturing
• Help assembly operators by performing detailed reviews during production.
• Follow rework procedures when an item does not meet required standards.
• Help superior level technologists in their work by participating to the development of new processes or tools and by writing summaries.
• Make recommendations in order to improve the efficiency of the production workshop.
• Ensure that the work is performed according to internal procedures and in compliance with our occupational health and safety regulations.
• Perform other discipline related duties.

Minimum qualifications required :

• Diploma of college studies in Electronics Technology or the equivalent.
• 2 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of production techniques and electronics assembly processes.
• Basic knowledge of electronics assembly tools.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software and one ERP production database
• Fluent in both oral and written French. 

Schedule :

• Day time training: Monday to Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm
• Evening shift: Monday to Friday 2:30pm to 10:30pm OR Monday to Thursday 2:30pm to 12:30am
• Weekend shift: Friday to Sunday 7:00am to 6:30pm

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Special Considerations :

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

Benefits statement :

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

Equal opportunity statement :

MDA Ltd. is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process.  Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.