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Product Validation & Support Engineer

  • Richmond, BC, Canada

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Job Responsibilities 

As a Product Validation & Support Engineer , your primary responsibility will be providing exceptional technical support to customers through phone-based troubleshooting, handling complex escalations, and completing RMA inspections.

Your secondary responsibilities will include supporting the R&D team with product testing and assembly, including actuators, control boxes, and operating test equipment.

Lastly, you will assist with a small number of new product development projects, supporting prototyping, testing, and validation efforts. You will be supported by the R&D Manager and the B2C Technical Lead.

What You’ll Do 

  • Provide exceptional customer technical support through phone-based troubleshooting, complex escalation handling, and RMA inspections 
  • Assist in-person customer inquiries 
  • Investigate product issues, document findings, and coordinate corrective actions across R&D, Operations, and Marketing 
  • Support the R&D team with assembly and testing of linear actuators, control boxes, and related components 
  • Plan and execute mechanical, electrical, and firmware testing, including building and maintaining test jigs, load testers, and validation equipment 
  • Create and validate technical product documentation, ensuring specifications are verified through testing and analysis 
  • Train internal teams on new or updated products to ensure strong product knowledge and support readiness 
  • Assist with a small number of new product development projects, supporting prototyping, testing, and validation efforts 

Required Skills and Experiences 

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field 
  • Strong communication skills with a professional and customer-focused attitude 
  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical components 
  • Hands-on experience with basic fabrication, assembly, and soldering 
  • Methodical and organized approach to testing, documentation, revision control, and traceability 
  • Good understanding of motor control systems and common technical challenges 
  • Strong time management, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate with both local and overseas teams 

Nice To Have 

  • Experience designing, building, or working with test jigs and automated test setups 
  • Experience with 3D printing (design and prototyping) 
  • Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software 
  • Experience with Arduino or similar microcontroller platforms 
  • Embedded programming experience, including C for microcontrollers 

Reasons you’ll love working here 

  • Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits 
  • In-office electric sit-stand desks and ergonomic accessories 
  • Quarterly team events and monthly free lunch 
  • Employee discounts across all subsidiaries (Progressive Automations, Progressive Desk, etc.) 

Visit Our Websites To Learn More About Us 

http://www.progressiveautomations.com

http://www.progressivedesk.com

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Responsibilities

The role involves providing technical support to customers through troubleshooting and RMA inspections while assisting the R&D team with product assembly and testing. You will also contribute to new product development by supporting prototyping, validation, and technical documentation efforts.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a diploma or bachelor's degree in an engineering field and possess hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting. Strong communication skills and a methodical approach to documentation and testing are essential for this position.

Skills

  • Technical support
  • Troubleshooting
  • RMA inspections
  • Product testing
  • Mechanical assembly
  • Electrical assembly
  • Soldering
  • Fabrication
  • Motor control systems
  • Documentation
  • Prototyping
  • Validation
  • Time management
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • CAD

Benefits

  • Extended health benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • In-office electric sit-stand desks
  • Ergonomic accessories
  • Quarterly team events
  • Monthly free lunch
  • Employee discounts

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Categories

  • Engineering
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Manufacturing
  • Technology

Keywords

  • Product Validation
  • Technical Support
  • RMA
  • R&D
  • Actuators
  • Control Boxes
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechatronics
  • Soldering
  • Fabrication
  • Motor Control
  • Firmware
  • Test Jigs
  • Validation Equipment
  • Technical Documentation
  • Prototyping
  • SolidWorks
  • CAD
  • Arduino
  • Microcontrollers
  • Embedded Programming
  • C
  • Revision Control
  • Traceability

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