Description:
Towed Array Technician performs the following job duties:
- Assembles tests, troubleshoots and repairs a wide range of electronics and electronic assemblies and sub assemblies.
- Assembles tests, troubleshoots and repairs a wide range of mechanical and electro/mechanical assemblies and sub assemblies.
- Assembles, inspects, tests, troubleshoots and repairs complete systems in accordance with specifications, diagrams and drawings
- Assembles various types of strength members in accordance with specifications, diagrams and drawings
- Operate various types of environmental chambers
- Applies their knowledge to provide timely testing and troubleshooting on complex products.
- Advanced configuration of test equipment
- Builds electronic jigs and fixtures
- Employs electrostatic discharge precautions
- Sets up and operates test equipment and maintains test records for operator verification
- Coordinates activities with other departments to ensure continuity if required
- Maintenance of test equipment
- Compiles and analyses records, statistics and formulates test and failure reports as required
- Applies formula and calculations as required
- Manages the implementation of engineering changes including accessing information, communicating to team members and maintaining configuration of the build
- Maintains line quality and output in accordance with production schedule
- Recognizes and initiates investigations for workmanship and material non-conformances
- Provides technical guidance and mentoring
- Assists in design of jigs and fixtures
- Using knowledge and experience, proposes design changes
- Maintains tools and work area in a safe, orderly and clean manner
Required Skills:
- Grade 12 with recognized community college technician/technologist qualification or equivalent experience and capability
- The successful person must be able to gain the appropriate Canadian government security clearance and satisfy all requirements to be able to work on Canadian Controlled Goods projects.
- Must have the willingness to work day, evening and back shift
Desired Skills:
- Up to date knowledge of electronic materials, principles, circuit construction and quality control procedures
- Good working knowledge of recognized industry workmanship standards
- Soldering skills compliant with recognized industry workmanship standards
- Willingness to work from verbal instructions and sketch drawings / wiring diagrams
- Proven mechanical aptitude
- Proficient in the use of basic software applications such as email, web browser, word processing and database operation
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Good understanding and application of lean manufacturing principles
- Willingness to maintain a high level of productivity without compromising quality standards
- Attitude: has a positive can-do attitude in everyday work. Is able to deal with and support change
- Must have great attention to detail
- Teamwork: is capable of close collaboration and cooperation with others to get the job done. Builds trust and respect among fellow team members.
Physical Requirements:
- Willing to use hand held power tools, ( Router, Dremel , Drill, Drill press , etc)
- Willing to operate overhead cranes and winches
- Willing to operate common test equipment ( DMM, Oscilloscope, Measuring devices etc )