Engineering Specialist Optics in Montréal

SUMMARY: The technical specialist engineering class 4 works under the supervisor of an engineer or his delegate. Performs a variety of functions associated with the optical, electrical, electronic, mechanical and/or chemical disciplines. Performs all the following fundamental activities with some involvement in one or more of the related specialized activities under a closer degree of supervision. Where only the fundamental activities are involved, these could be performed under limited control and supervision.

TASKS:

• Design of products, systems, processes, equipment and parts thereof.
• Design, modifications and maintenance of test or production equipment and jigs.
• Generation of associated documentation required for the production of engineering models, etc.
• Assembly and construction of breadboard, optical test systems and prototypes.
• Test and diagnosis of equipment and processes malfunction.
• Environmental testing of equipment and control over test records.
• Installations of complex and sophisticated systems for test purposes under a variety of requirements.
• Preparation of specifications for equipment and process and/or interpretation of specifications to determine equipment requirements.
• Perform optical engineering tests.

Related specialized activities:

• Writing of test integration programs up to black box level.
• Development and initiation of corrective action to prevent recurrence of malfunction.
• Technical analysis to establish trends, predictions and procedures to obtain results or data for selected accuracy level.
• Technical analysis to determine reliability.
• Technical analysis to determine field maintainability.
• The above-listed activities are performed at the following level of complexity: applies established methods or analysis which required experience in adapting methods to a variety of circumstances.
• Assists design originators. Plans and executes design based on specified operational plan, applying conventional well-established engineering practices in an area of limited scope, parts of broader assignments.
• Guides and precedents are applicable. Selects and develops designs and/or specifications which will satisfy criteria and requirements. Not required to design or develop complete design projects.
• Occasionally gives technical direction to other technicians, if required.
• Performs any other related task as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• College diploma in engineering physics preferably, electronics, industrial, mechanical or equivalent.
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience in optics, either in research and development or engineering.
• Related experience on a variety of associated functions of the different responsibilities listed above.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in VB test programs with integrated databases.
• Proficiency in instrument pilot class creation.
• Proficiency in electrical diagram programs.
• Good knowledge of civil and military standards and practices MIL PRF-38534, MIL-STD-883 and IPC, ANSI Z-136.1.
• Good knowledge of French and English.
• Good communication skills.

CMC is committed to employment equity and to the equal access program. CMC encourages members of designated groups to present their application.