electronics technician

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Supervise the building and testing of prototypes
• Assist in design, development and testing
• Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports
• Write specifications
• Assist in inspecting, testing and adjusting electronic components
• Calibrate electronic equipment and instruments
• Assist in building and testing prototypes to specifications
• Collect and compile operational or experimental data
• Carry out applied research in fields of electrical and electronic engineering and physics
• Conduct or supervise the installation, commissioning, and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems
• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Device drivers
• Networking hardware
• Programmable logic controller (PLC)
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Telecommunication system
• NC and CNC systems
• Robotic equipment and systems
• Infrared equipment
• Radar equipment and systems
• Data communication equipment and systems
• Electric motors, generators, drives and motor controls
• Radio communication equipment
• Navigation equipment and systems
• Automotive equipment and systems
• Electronic testing equipment and systems
• Building system
• Lighting system
• Laser
• Industrial processes
• Medical and biomedical equipment and systems
• Communication satellite
• Security system
• Sonar

Type of industry experience

• Telecommunication and communications
• Aerospace industry
• Electrical utilities
• Energy
• Manufacture

Area of specialization

• Design
• Development
• Testing
• Operations or production
• Repair
• Troubleshooting

Additional information

Security and safety

• Confidential security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods