Production Assembler | Bedford, NS
Innovasea | Aquatic Solutions Built for Life
Ready to join a passionate team committed to a more sustainable future? Innovasea (pronounced In-no-va-see) is at the forefront of revolutionizing aquaculture solutions and advancing the science of fish tracking. We provide complete end-to-end solutions to improve sustainable fish farming and better understand and preserve our marine and freshwater habitats.
When you work at Innovasea, you join a group of over 275 employees committed to our values of authenticity, collaboration, commitment, innovation and stewardship. As a member of the team, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of an organization relentlessly committed to building a better tomorrow.
What you'll be doing
We are seeking a full-time Electronics Tech to join our team. Reporting to the Production Supervisor in our Fish Tracking division, the Electronics Tech must have a strong problem-solving aptitude and work well within a team environment. The Electronics Tech will build product and support production staff as they assemble and test Innovasea products used in fish tracking applications.
What you'll be doing
- Provide hands on technical support in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment
- Quickly repair jigs and fixtures
- Work with the Technical Writer to develop and review Production manuals and SOPs
- Support the build and test of electronic products, cables, and assemblies
- Troubleshoot PCBs with unexpected behaviour
- Help develop and validate new processes
- Review orders prior to shipping
- Assist with pressure testing
- Assist with inspection of PCBs, machined parts, and other assemblies
- Assist with single-piece part flow manufacturing
- Identify areas for improvement. This could include cost reductions, capacity increases, 5S/organization, quality improvements, inventory reduction etc.
- Other duties as assigned to ensure Production targets are met
- Work with our Production Engineering group to help move new products into production
- Follow best practices and ensure that safety is built into our standard operating procedures and equipment
- Assist with the investigation and resolution of production issues involving parts, processes, and equipment, including but not limited to:
- 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
- Use JIRA and Confluence to document
- Work with Production Engineering to bring new equipment online
- Assist with QA testing programs
- Initiate continuous improvement projects and process changes
- Participate in professional development programs, obtain/maintain relevant certifications
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in electronic manufacturing or electronic design
- Troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Must be an effective communicator and have strong writing skills
- Strong soldering ability with surface mount components
- Reading and understanding electronics schematics
- Following company information security policies is a required part of this role
- A diploma (or equivalent) for Electronics Technician or Electronics Engineering Technology is required
Benefits
Our full-time employees enjoy a range of benefits that support work-life balance, health, and long-term success. This includes:
- Paid time off and holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Employer-paid medical, dental, vision
Innovasea is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
