Product Development Engineering Technologist

Product Development engineering Technologist

As a member of our Product Development team, you will support Product Development projects through execution and documentation of experiments, design and validation of test fixtures and updating mechanical and electrical CAD files.

Responsibilities Include

EXPERIMENT EXECUTION

Develop experimental plan with project DRE (Design Responsible Engineer)

Document samples, results and observations during experiment.

Setup, maintain and learn new, mechanical or electrical measurement equipment

Work with vendors to setup and execute experiments

Review results with design responsible engineer (DRE) and document conclusions to inform next set of experiments

Present completed experiments and implications on design to peers and management.

TEXTURE DESIGN

Design and assemble electrical and mechanical test fixtures and machines to aid in autonomous testing

Collaborate with DRE and Manufacturing Engineering to incorporate potential prototype assembly line requirements

Use solid works, PCBA design software and engineering know-how

Verify equipment and calibrate if necessary, documenting and obtaining safety approval

Create work instructions and perform training to other team members on the use and maintenance of the fixture or machine.

ELECTRICAL TESTING, REWORK AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Perform soldering (SMD, through-hole), board reworks for prototypes

Use lab equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, multimeter) to test and debug electronic circuits

Troubleshoot hardware failures at component and board level, assist with root-cause analysis

Support bring-up and functional verification of newly assembled PCBAs.

TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATION

Update solid works files to reference a dimension, note or geometry change

Update PCBA drawings to reference design or note changes

Update controlled documents related to projects or departmental processes

Document work, knowledge and know-how using templates and tools developed with-in the department.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma or Degree in mechanical, mechatronic, or electrical engineering/technologist

3 or more years of experience in a Product Development or Introduction, or Manufacturing Engineering.

Experience using machine shop equipment including drill presses, milling machines, and related equipment

Experience in 3D Printing, casting, assembling, surface preparation and finishing

Proven electronic/mechanical design and assembly know-how

Excellent soldering skills, including SMD rework and fine-pitch components

Computer literate with:

Experience with 3D CAD packages (SolidWorks preferred)

Experience with Altium or similar PCBA design tools

Intermediate to advanced experience in MS Office applications

3D Printing setup and management related software

CNC milling software experience is an asset

Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Teensy

Python, Matlab, Control systems (PID), embedded systems, data acquisition

Ability to work with and understand statistical computations

Good communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team

Good organization and time management skills

Demonstrated ability to work in a consistently thorough and precise manner.

At an applicant’s request, TMI will make accommodation to its recruitment process to meet the needs of applicants with disabilities.