Manufacturing Support Engineer

About Us:

Norsat International Inc., founded in 1977, is a leading provider of innovative communication solutions that enable the transmission of data, audio, and video for remote and challenging applications. Norsat’s products and services include customizable satellite components, portable satellite systems, maritime solutions, and network solutions. The company’s products and services are used extensively by telecommunications services providers, emergency services and homeland security agencies, military organizations, health care providers, news organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies.

Why Join Norsat International Inc.?

We have an innovative and outstanding team of industry professionals who drive our ongoing success at Norsat International Inc. We strive to offer a supportive, inclusive and nurturing environment that helps our employees expand their careers and reach their highest potential.

Summary:
In this role, you will provide hands-on engineering support to manufacturing operations, ensuring smooth production of RF products and rapid resolution of technical challenges.

What You'll Do:

• Provide day-to-day technical support to production lines
• Assist with scaling new product designs into manufacturing environments
• Review and maintain production documentation to ensure accuracy
• Complete first article inspections and validate component quality
• Collaborate with Engineering to process ECOs and design revisions
• Troubleshoot failures involving electrical components and assemblies
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to quality and efficiency

What You'll Bring:

• Post-secondary education in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related discipline
• Experience with RF testing or high-frequency systems (preferred)
• Exposure to: 
  • MRP systems and ECO processes
  • ISO-compliant manufacturing environments
  • Electrical assemblies and documentation
  • ESD-safe practices
• Understanding of Lean or continuous improvement methodologies is an asset

What We Offer:

• Paid vacation days;
• 5 paid sick days;
• 100% paid by employer comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, life & more (coverage varies);
• RRSP program;
• Up to an annual maximum of $2,000 per year professional development fund for designations and accreditations;
• 100% reimbursed for job-related training;
• Ongoing training available;
• Flexible hours of work based on position;
• Employee Referral Program;
• Employee Award Program;
• Plenty of on-site and street parking & a bus stop right in front of the office (bus 405, 410, 416);
• Leisure areas in the office, employees are encouraged to have some fun! (i.e., Bring Your Pet to the Office, Free Weekly Badminton Nights);
• Employee events & initiatives: company BBQs, field trips, annual summer event, free snacks events, lunchroom has free flow of coffees & teas.

Please note that benefits may vary by location and employment status.
 
This is an on-site position, so relocation will be required. Remote work is not supported at this time.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, you must be a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident, or a foreign national holding a valid Work Permit or specific authorization like a study permit with off-campus work permission, a temporary resident permit, or be part of special programs. Unfortunately, we are unable to assist in work authorization.