Electrical Engineering Technician

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist in design, development and testing
• Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Write specifications
• Install, maintain and service equipment
• Assist in inspecting, testing and adjusting electronic components
• Calibrate electronic equipment and instruments
• Assist in building and testing prototypes to specifications
• Collect and compile operational or experimental data
• Carry out applied research in fields of electrical and electronic engineering and physics
• Conduct or supervise the installation, commissioning, and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems
• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems
• Conduct life tests (burn-ins) on components, subassemblies and assemblies

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Electrical control equipment

Computer and technology knowledge

• Programming software
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Programmable logic controller (PLC)
• MS Office
• MS Windows

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Electric motors, generators, drives and motor controls
• Electronic testing equipment and systems
• Industrial processes

Type of industry experience

• Manufacture

Area of specialization

• Design
• Testing
• Installation
• Repair
• Troubleshooting

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits