Electronic Technician

Electronic Technician | Bedford, NS

INNOVASEA | Aquatic Solutions Built for Life

Ready to join a passionate team committed to building a more sustainable future? Innovasea (pronounced In-no-va-see) is at the forefront of revolutionizing aquaculture and advancing the science of fish tracking. We design the world’s most technologically advanced aquatic solutions for fish farming and fish tracking, built to withstand the toughest conditions. By partnering closely with our customers, we develop complete, end-to-end solutions that address their most pressing challenges, improve the sustainability of fish farming, and help us better understand and preserve our ocean and freshwater ecosystems.

When you join Innovasea, you become part of a team of more than 200 employees united by our values of authenticity, collaboration, commitment, innovation, and stewardship. Together, we are relentlessly committed to building a better tomorrow through science, technology, and innovation. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports healthier aquatic ecosystems and a more sustainable future - for generations to come. Today. Tomorrow. For life.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate as part of the Production Quality team by providing hands on technical support in a fast paced electronics manufacturing environment.
• Follow best practices and ensure that safety is built into our standard operating procedures and equipment.
• Take a lead role in the planning and execution of a Total Productive Maintenance program:
  • Collate and develop maintenance procedures and documentation for all production equipment
  • Disassemble and reassemble machinery and equipment
  • Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning parts and conduct tests to ensure that repairs are satisfactory
  • Monitor performance of machinery and equipment; adjust and calibrate as needed, ensuring that equipment meets specifications and requirements
  • Periodically perform basic diagnostic tests and preventive maintenance, in accordance with prescribed schedules; adjust equipment and reset or calibrate sensors and controls to specs
  • Clean and lubricate equipment or machinery
  • Test damaged machine parts to determine whether major repairs are needed
  • Work with Production Engineering to bring new equipment online.
  • Maintain inventory of critical replacement parts.
• Assist with the investigation and resolution of production issues involving parts, processes, and equipment:
  • Collection and analysis of production data.
  • Investigation of production articles through measurement, calculation, and observational analysis.
  • Perform root cause analysis on non-conforming product.
  • New product/process trials and qualifications.
• Assist with QA testing programs.
• Initiate continuous improvement projects and processes changes.
• Participate in professional development programs, obtain/maintain relevant certifications

· Other duties as assigned.

Following company information security policies is a required part of this role.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of an Electronic Engineering Technician or Technologist diploma program.
• Experience in electronic manufacturing or electronic design.
• Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be an outgoing and effective communicator.
• Ability to perform service on electro-mechanical equipment, jigs, and fixtures.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and how to apply it in real situations
• Manufacturing automation experience
• Some knowledge/familiarity with PLC wiring, control, and programming.
• Mechanical aptitude would be an asset.
• Intermediate to advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite.