Location : On Site
Work Shift : Day Shift
Unionized position: reference : 12436737 - 521184 - gr 31
CMC Electronics (CMC) has earned an international reputation for innovation and excellence in the design, manufacturing and support of electronic products for the aviation markets. CMC is focused on delivering innovative cockpit and avionics system integration solutions to commercial and military customers worldwide.
Its principal facilities are located in Montreal, Quebec; Ottawa, Ontario; Chicago, Illinois and our newest site in Reston, Virginia. CMC is a major supplier to the aerospace and high-technology industries, airlines, military agencies and government customers worldwide.
Why join our team?
As a member of the Calibration & Lab team, the Engineering Technician - Optical will be responsible for providing technical and administrative support for all engineering laboratories. Working closely with engineering specialists and technicians, the Engineering Technician - Optical will primarily be responsible for ensuring the overall functionality and smooth operation of the various engineering lab environments throughout the Montreal facility.
As an Engineering Technician - Optical, your key responsibilities include:
- Ensure that test and measurement equipment is always within specifications by coordinating the flow of equipment to and from the Calibration Laboratory;
- Act as a first-line responder for simple technical support requests. This may involve replacement or repair of faulty equipment and cables in complex test systems, or providing assistance with setup reconfiguration;
- Support for software installations and upgrades, as well as essential computer configurations;
- Maintenance and support of peripheral equipment such as computers, soldering stations, as well as the replenishment of consumables;
- Obtaining estimates, handling procurement, and supporting equipment deployment for faulty asset replacement or repair, single equipment acquisitions, and calibrations to be done by external suppliers;
- Equipment asset tracking and inventory;
- Installation and testing of ESD monitors;
- Enforcing compliance to Health & Safety requirements;
- Assist with lab moves, layout reconfigurations and 5S initiatives;
- Physically move equipment from engineering labs to calibration lab for calibration;
- When required, may be asked to perform preventive maintenance on test equipment;
- May be required to lift loads from 23 to 55 pounds a few times a month;
- May be required on occasion: Assembly of test stations and bench testing under the supervision of another team member;
- Other tasks in support of the Engineering and/or calibration team.
How to excel in this role:
- College diploma in Electrical Technology or equivalent in a relevant field;
- 2 years minimum of work experience with different types of electrical test and measurement equipment;
- Good communication and strong interpersonal skills; French required, bilingualism an assset;
What sets you apart:
- Computer and software knowledge (Microsoft applications);
- Demonstrates a willingness to participate in continuous improvement;
- Sense of initiative, great capacity for synthesis and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
What we offer :
- 100% paid group insurance and employer-matched pension plan
- Student financial assistance program
- Free electric charging stations
- Low-cost on-site cafeteria
- Closed between the holidays
- World-class company on a human scale
