Electrical Engineering Technician

Work site environment

• Clean
• Noisy

Work setting

• In shop
• Industrial equipment and automation manufacturing

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist in design, development and testing
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Assist in inspecting, testing and adjusting electronic components
• Calibrate electronic equipment and instruments
• Assist in building and testing prototypes to specifications
• Program programmable logic controllers (PLCs)

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Programming languages
• MS Outlook
• Programmable logic controller (PLC)

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Robotic equipment and systems
• Electronic testing equipment and systems
• Industrial processes

Type of industry experience

• Manufacture

Area of specialization

• Design
• Development
• Testing

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is not available
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel internationally

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Dependability
• Dedication

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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

Long term benefits

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available