Technicien Intermédiaire, Instrumentation Calibration (Quart de soir) in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue

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Role: The Instrumentation and Calibration Technician is responsible for calibrating, maintaining, and repairing instruments to ensure they function properly and comply with current standards. The technician responds quickly in the event of equipment failure to minimize the impact on production. They also perform technical installations, such as ESD protection devices, and work closely with the engineering, production, and quality teams. This role requires the ability to accurately read technical drawings and diagrams to ensure effective work on critical equipment.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Support production during equipment breakdowns to minimize operational impact.
• Perform preventive maintenance operations.
• Ensure that equipment complies with calibration schedules, manufacturer recommendations, and required standards.
• Ensure the traceability of instruments and maintain accurate documentation of calibration, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Install electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection devices and ground workstations.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to minimize production downtime and ensure the reliability of critical equipment.
• Read and interpret drawings, technical diagrams, manuals, and specifications to diagnose malfunctions and ensure effective repairs to instrumentation systems.
• Assist with the installation, integration, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Perform other related tasks.

Assigned Tasks:

• Must be able to perform Level 7 tasks, as well as, under supervision as needed from engineering or a more experienced technician, perform the tasks listed below as assigned:
• Calibration: Perform calibration, modifications/repairs, and precision measurements on equipment.
• Maintenance: Perform simple to complex maintenance on test facilities. Calibrate various instruments and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A DEC or equivalent in mechanical, electromechanical, electrical, or electronic engineering, or in a related field, depending on the assignment.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience and knowledge, depending on the assignment.
• Proficient in spoken and written French. Knowledge of English is an asset.

Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

MDA is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.