Ballard’s Manufacturing Engineering team has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Manufacturing Test Specialist in our Burnaby, BC headquarters. As a Junior Manufacturing Test Specialist , you will be looking after the end of line testing (factory acceptance test) of our stack and engine product lines. If you are a highly motivated individual who enjoys the challenge of a fast-paced environment and the satisfaction of taking a product from concept into production, we want to hear from you!

The Ideal Candidate You have a solid understanding of testing, data analysis, mechanical design, and statistical methods. Additionally, you have solid programming and database skills. You enjoy hands-on work and have strong structured problems solving and troubleshooting skills. Bonus points for understanding of electronics, DFMEA experience, report writing and presentation skills, and Excel VBA, Python, or MATLAB programming skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of production testing process for fuel cell stacks & engines
• Supporting test station commissioning, troubleshooting, and qualification.
• Data review and analysis of fuel cell stacks & modules in production setting
• Test equipment troubleshooting for either mechanical or electrical systems.
• Analyze data, assess conformity of a design to requirements and prepare appropriate reports and/or presentations to support your findings.
• Present to internal and external customers
• Work with internal lab equipment support teams to maximize data quality and equipment uptime.
• Design, document, and implement new manufacturing processes for new products.
• Identify, analysis, troubleshooting and carry out projects to improve existing manufacturing capability, yields, and capacity.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. degree in Engineering Physics, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Fuel Cell, mechatronics, manufacturing engineering, or related Engineering program with 1 - 3 years of related experience
• Ability to interpret test data and compare against design objectives
• Familiarity with engineering tools such as design verification planning, tolerance stack-up, structured problem solving, PFMEA and other manufacturing documentation.
• Strong technical writing, data analysis (excel, PowerBI, VBA) skills
• Programming experience in Python

Assets

• Understanding of fuel cell stack and engine design
• Strong presentation skills
• Profession Engineering eligibility or certification

The typical hiring range for this position is $60,000 - $75,000. Ballard considers many factors in determining total compensation, including the successful Candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, experience, position location, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual short-term and long-term bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

As a Ballard employee, we want you to feel valued and appreciated for your efforts. That’s why we offer a competitive benefits package in addition to a performance-driven compensation philosophy. From bonuses to benefits, our people work hard, and we believe they should be rewarded for it. We care about career growth and development. We believe in work-life balance with tons of flexibility and rewarding benefits.

Extended health and dental benefits and employee assistance program

Paid time off

Retirement plan matching

Onsite fitness facility & yoga classes

Extensive learning opportunities, catalogue of development course offerings

People networks and mentorship programs (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have specific eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Our Values

Listen & Deliver | Quality. Always. | Inspire Excellence | Row Together | Own It

Ballard values diversity in the workplace and is committed to Employment Equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.