Prototyping & Manufacturing Technician

We’re looking for a Manufacturing Technician to join our Prototyping & Manufacturing team in Kitchener. You’ll be building real products: assembling electronics, mechanical systems, and hardware for clients across IoT, cleantech, and industrial sectors. Waterloo Technical is a product design and engineering consultancy that’s been bringing hardware products to life for over 14 years. Our team of ~20 works out of our two facilities in downtown Kitchener, where we have a prototyping shop, assembly area, and warehouse. You’ll work alongside our Senior Manufacturing Technician, who will train you on our production lines and processes. Key Responsibilities Assemble electronic and mechanical products following SOPs and work instructions Perform quality checks during and after assembly Handle warehouse tasks: pulling parts from inventory, packing products, labelling, and loading shipments Receive inbound shipments, organize inventory, and maintain a clean workspace Work with hand tools, power tools, soldering equipment, and basic test instruments What We’re Looking For Comfortable with hands-on, physical work in a workshop/warehouse environment Reliable and detail oriented, you take pride in the quality & consistency of your work Ability to follow written instructions precisely Comfortable using basic hand tools A good attitude and willingness to learn. We’ll train you on our specific products and processes Bonus: experience with soldering, basic electronics knowledge, or a technical diploma. Extra bonus: you’ve taken apart a toaster just to see how it works. This isn’t the same widget every day, you’ll work across a variety of products and industries, with direct mentorship and room to grow as our manufacturing operations expand. If you like working with your hands and want to build things that actually ship to customers, we’d love to hear from you. ‍

The technician will assemble electronic and mechanical products following standard operating procedures and work instructions. Additional duties include performing quality checks, managing warehouse inventory, and handling shipments.

Candidates should be comfortable with physical workshop work and possess a strong attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions. Experience with soldering, basic electronics, or a technical diploma is considered a bonus.

• Warehouse operationsPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Electronics Assembly
• Mechanical Assembly
• Soldering
• Quality Control
• Inventory Management
• Warehouse Operations
• Hand Tools
• Power Tools
• Test Instruments
• Following SOPs

• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Trades
• Logistics
• Consulting

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Aug 9, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level