Jr. Electro-Mechanical Assembly & Test

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space 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 3,400 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.

We’re looking for a Junior Electro-Mechanical Assembly & Test Technician to join the Robotics and Space Operations team at our Brampton Ontario state of the art facility. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assemble, repair and rework electromechanical assemblies
• Adhere to all applicable NASA, IPC and MIL standards
• Maintain proper documentation to demonstrate all tasks are completed correctly to meet a customer’s or Engineering’s delivery requirements by paper or electronic means
• Generation of Non-Conformance Reports
• General support to all higher level Electro-Mechanical Assembly employees

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Training and certification in polymeric, IPC; J-STD001, 620 including space addendum
• Strong Electronics and Mechanical background including assembly and troubleshooting Electronic/Mechanical devices
• Familiarity with reading and understanding technical drawings and schematics
• Thorough understanding of techniques in the use of hand tools, soldering, crimping, measurement equipment, etc.
• Excellent manual dexterity
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work within a team environment

Education and Experiences:

• Experience in the Electro-Mechanical field is an asset
• Previous experience working in MIL-STD, AS9100 environment
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing is an asset
• College Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical technology, technician or equivalent experience