Engineering Mechanical Lab Technician
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
$48,600 to $78,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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- Pay
- $48,600 to $78,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Experience: 4-6 years of experience working in a fast-paced engineering or testing laboratory environment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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Job Description:
We are seeking a highly organized and hands-on Engineering Mechanical Lab Technician to join our fast-paced product development team. In this role, you will work closely with the engineering team to build/manage prototype hardware and execute rigorous test plans. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical/electrical aptitude and acute attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Test Execution: Set up and conduct mechanical or electrical tests on prototypes under the direction of the lead engineer.
- Data Collection & Reporting: Monitor experiments, collect accurate raw data, and generate concise, readable reports to summarize test results.
- Prototype Assembly: Assist engineers by fabricating, assembling, and modifying test fixtures, sub-assemblies, and prototype hardware.
- Lab Organization: Maintain laboratory material inventory, order consumables/parts as required. Manage shipping and receiving functions as required to support Engineering.
- Troubleshooting: Identify and diagnose prototype equipment malfunctions, resolving technical issues independently or escalating as required.
- Rework: Perform rework to repair prototypes or manage the rework being sent to outside 3rd parties for repair.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 4-6 years of experience working in a fast-paced engineering or testing laboratory environment.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with standard lab tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes, calipers) and basic software tools (Excel, Word, or CAD systems like Creo).
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
- Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Preferred Skills
- Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics, Mechanical, or a related scientific field, or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
- Experience with Bill of materials and revision control concepts
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is CAD 48,600.00 To CAD 78,000.00
As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.
Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, RRSP participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays; and paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for leaves of absence.
Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.
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Responsibilities
The technician will conduct mechanical and electrical tests on prototypes while managing lab inventory and equipment maintenance. They are also responsible for fabricating test fixtures and documenting experimental data for the engineering team.
Requirements
Candidates must have 4-6 years of experience in an engineering or testing laboratory environment. Proficiency with standard lab tools and the ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics are required.
Skills
- Mechanical testing
- Electrical testing
- Prototype assembly
- Data collection
- Technical reporting
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Multimeters
- Oscilloscopes
- Calipers
- Excel
- Word
- Creo
- Schematic reading
- Mechanical drawing interpretation
- Bill of materials
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Equity grant
- Annual equity awards
- Medical plan
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- RRSP participation
- Company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Vacation time
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Technology
- Manufacturing
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Engineering
- Mechanical Lab Technician
- Prototype hardware
- Product development
- Test execution
- Data collection
- Fabrication
- Sub-assemblies
- Inventory management
- Shipping and receiving
- Troubleshooting
- Rework
- Multimeters
- Oscilloscopes
- Calipers
- Excel
- Word
- Creo
- Electrical schematics
- Mechanical drawings
- Bill of materials
- Revision control
- Engineering Technology
- Electronics
- Laboratory environment