Production Associate, CCA Test (3:30 pm – 12:00 midnight)
- Ottawa, ON
- On-site
- Posted Sep 23, 2026
- 1 position
$41,300–$55,000 / year
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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Production Associate is responsible for setting up and testing complex circuit card assemblies using automated test equipment and following established procedures. They will troubleshoot failures, perform minor repairs, and document test results to ensure quality and production targets are met.
Job details
Production Associate, CCA Test (3:30 pm – 12:00 midnight) The Production Associate, CCA Test will be responsible for setting up and testing a wide variety of complex circuit cards, graphics cards and single board computers with some system level debug. Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Salary Range: $41,300 - $55,000 plus 10% shift premium Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer. We Take Care of Our People: Paid Time Off I RRSP with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Referral Program I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture Your Challenge: Set up and test circuit card assemblies using automated test equipment Perform all levels of test; JTAG, ATP, Vibration and ESS Follow test procedures and work instructions to verify electrical performance Troubleshoot failures by checking components, solder joints, wiring, connectors and circuit signals. Record test results and document defects or failures Perform rework or minor repairs Identify and report damages, missing, or incorrect parts to the appropriate supervisor or lead hand Provide feedback on technical issues to test engineering support Suggest process changes and improvements Follow work instructions, drawings, diagrams, and specifications Follow established procedures for quality, safety, productivity, and material handling Work collaboratively with team members and other departments to meet production schedules Attend all provided product test training Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area Meet expected production and quality targets Willing to support shift rotations as required Set up, maintain and remove test equipment Record production information or complete paperwork/system entries What You Bring: High School diploma College diploma in Electronics Engineering Technician/Technology is considered an asset 2+ years of Test / ESS experience in a manufacturing environment Ability to read work instructions, blueprints, diagrams, or assembly drawings Good attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality Knowledge of defect recognition for workmanship standards and requirements Experience working with formal procedures and supporting documents Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, multi-task and respond quickly to changes in the build schedule Experience in working with test procedures and supporting documents Experience testing products using electronic test equipment such as graphics cards, motherboards & RTMs Strong technical and computer skills as well as MS office tools Familiar with DOS operating system and Windows environment Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Experience testing products using ESS chambers Demonstrated ability to multi-task and respond quickly to changes in the build schedule as required Experience reading work instructions, blueprints, diagrams, or assembly drawings Ability to use measuring tools like Digital Multimeter, Oscilloscope, Logic/Spectrum Analyzer, Function/Signal Generator Experience in a LEAN manufacturing model is considered an asset SAP knowledge is considered an asset Technical writing experience is considered an asset Manufacturing, mechanical, electrical or industrial training is considered an asset #LI-JT1 Who We Are: Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance At our world-class manufacturing and design facility in Ottawa, Ontario, we manufacture rugged products optimized for high-mix, high quality and small batch sizes typical of military requirements. Equipped with the latest assembly, cleaning, coating and inspection equipment, our operations are AS9100 and ISO-9001 certified and we comply with the highest standards of workmanship defined by IPC and J-STD specifications. All materials and processes are controlled by our enterprise-wide SAP and MES systems which offer full component traceability to individual products by serial number. To learn more about Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions Division, please visit https://www.curtisswrightds.com/about/company/locations/ottawa No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright. Compliance Statement This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
What you’ll do
The Production Associate is responsible for setting up and testing complex circuit card assemblies using automated test equipment and following established procedures. They will troubleshoot failures, perform minor repairs, and document test results to ensure quality and production targets are met.
Requirements
Candidates must have a High School diploma and at least 2 years of test or ESS experience in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in reading technical drawings and using electronic test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes is required.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- RRSP with Employer Match
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Competitive Pay
- Referral Program
- Recognition
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Listed skills
- Technical Documentation · Preferred
- Quality Control · Preferred
- Troubleshooting · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Circuit card testing
- Automated test equipment
- JTAG
- ATP
- Vibration testing
- ESS
- Troubleshooting
- Soldering
- Blueprint reading
- Digital Multimeter
- Oscilloscope
- Spectrum Analyzer
- Signal Generator
- Technical documentation
- Quality control
- Manufacturing
- Communication
- Operations
- Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
- ISO 9000 Series
- Lean Manufacturing
- Detail Oriented
- Microsoft Office
- SAP Applications
- Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)
- Operating Systems
- Debugging
- Computer Literacy
- Time Off Management
- Multitasking
- Blueprinting
- Electrical Wiring
- Test Design
- Purchasing
- Submittals (Construction)
- Technical Issues
- Export Control
- Electronic Engineering
- Test Equipment
- SAP Knowledge Warehouse
- Material Handling
- Traceability
- Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
- Electrical Networks
- Technical Writing
- Automatic Test Equipment
- Test Engineering
- Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards
- Signal Generators
- Multimeters
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Technology
- Trades
- Production Associate
- Production Worker
- Assemblers Not Elsewhere Classified
- Team Assemblers
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators
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