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Job Description Are you a hands-on problem solver who thrives in a technical environment? We’re looking for a Technician 2 to join our team on a temporary 9-month assignment. In this role, you’ll work with advanced electronic and electro-mechanical products, using your skills to test, troubleshoot, and ensure the highest quality standards.

Under standard support and guidance, you will:

• For electronic & electro-mechanical product & equipment of simple to medium complexity perform testing utilizing:

• automated computer based test stations,

• semi-automated test set-ups, and/or

• manual test set-ups.

• Ability to interpret & operates universal test equipment, such as;

• Oscilloscopes,

• Digital multimeters, power supplies, etc.

• Environmental chambers,

• Vibration tables

• Associated test equipment.

• Performs calibration and tuning on products. Performs self-test on test equipment.

• Able to troubleshoot from system to component level circuit s of simple to medium complexity by exercising knowledge of complex technical data (i.e. printed circuit board density, software and code functionality, smart chips, etc.)

• Able to identify and resolve technical difficulties.

• Comprehends & utilizes schematic diagrams, drawings, parts lists, bills of materials, assembly instructions, quality tracking systems (including failure reports, quality charts, etc.), process routing sheets, acceptance test procedures and tests results.

• Accountable for completion of work orders on time.

• Completes assigned tasks within expected productivity outputs.

• Communicate, prioritize and multitasks to achieve team goals.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Requires a two year Community College Electronics Technician Diploma
• Over 2 years up to and including 3 years of relevant work experience
• Work with others to identify and implement solutions to any & all issues impacting quality, schedule or product and/or equipment performance.
• Accountable for quality of own work and the safeguarding of people and equipment.
• Takes initiative to analyze and troubleshoot technical encounters as they relate to equipment operations from both a software and hardware perspective.
• Actively participates in team discussions to improve team goals.
• Comprehends & adheres to dispatch report to manage priorities of assigned tasks.
• Compliant to required documentation at all times (ATP’s, ATP appendix, Tech Notes, Programming Procedures, etc.).
• Takes initiative in maintaining current technology and learn new technology.
• Communicates effectively (verbal/written) with team members, supporting groups & Engineering.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.

Additional Information We believe the unique contributions of each of our colleagues are key in our ability to drive innovation. By fostering a culture of belonging, encouraging idea sharing at all levels, and reinforcing the very real impact of what we do, we offer an environment where everyone can take pride in their work. We respect diverse opinions, and value the lived experiences each and every one of us bring to our workplace. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via recruitment@gd-ms.ca.

Working Environment

• Continuous movement amongst workstation equipment to complete work. Repetitive hand/finder movement is required for continuous periods of time.
• Continuous lifting of low weight items with limited lifting of items with considerable weight.
• Moderate degree of visual concentration for periods of time required in testing or troubleshooting of software and hardware for all levels.
• Some isolation while in production; limited exposure to chemicals, fumes, dust and noise; some repetition; moderation interruptions and occasional high volumes/multiple and tight deadlines.