Why Redlen Technologies?
Redlen Technologies is a pioneering company that has revolutionized the semiconductor crystal growth and fabrication process.
At Redlen Technologies, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our founder's visionary work with the Canadian Space Agency laid the foundation for our groundbreaking Cadmium Zinc Telluride (CZT) sensors, revolutionizing medical imaging, security imaging, and non-destructive testing. We are driving a quantum leap forward in medical CT scanners, elevating diagnostic accuracy while reducing radiation dose– a technological feat that has earned us global recognition. With a commitment to excellence, we have earned the trust of Fortune 500 industry customers, leading to our acquisition by Canon Inc. for $430M– a testament to our industry leadership.
With over 200 dedicated professionals, we take pride in fostering a work environment where Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) professionals thrive. As an equal opportunity employer we demonstrate that diversity drives innovation, and we are passionate about building a future where every employee contributes to our mission-driven success. Redlen's teams, mirroring the multifaceted diversity of Canadian society, exemplify our commitment to leveraging a wide range of ideas and backgrounds as a driving force for innovation, business excellence, and pioneering advancements in STEM.
The Test Hardware Technologist supports the design, integration, and deployment of production ready module and system level test systems in Redlen’s detector module manufacturing environment. The Test System Technologist is accountable to support engineering to ensure test hardware and systems are robust, scalable, and manufacturable, reducing long-term operational burden.
Working Conditions: This role is not eligible for Redlen’s Hybrid Framework, all work will be required to be onsite at our Vancouver Island Tech Park location, and occasionally at our main Saanichton manufacturing facility. The role will have standard working hours, however may be required to provide shift coverage during system deployment, NPI, major design changes, and escalations and requires availability outside standard hours to ensure successful test system introduction and stability.
Lifting, standing and working in a production environment will be required.
Key Responsibilities:
Test Fixture Build & Maintenance
- Build, wire, and assemble prototype and production-intent test fixtures from engineering documentation
- Modify, rework, and retrofit test hardware based on engineering changes and production feedback
- Maintain and repair test systems to ensure uptime in a production environment
- Identify wear-prone components (connectors, cables, fixtures) and proactively address reliability issues
System Integration & Bring Up
- Support engineers with hands on system integration and bring up, including:
- harness design and routing
- grounding, shielding, and basic isolation protection
- power up checks and fault identification
- Execution of formal system checkout and validation procedures prior to production release.
- Verify correct wiring, pin mapping, and basic system functionality
Production Readiness, Deployment & Escalation Support
- Support engineers to ensure technical readiness of test systems prior to release to manufacturing.
- Provide support during deployment and early production, especially across shifts.
- Participate in root cause analysis
Design Control, Documentation & Standards
- Produce and maintain design level documentation, including:
- system schematics and block diagrams
- interface definitions and pin maps
- build packages and revision history
- Support ECN/ECO processes tied to test system design.
- Contribute to and adhere to internal test system design standards, checklists, and best practices.
- Ensure documentation supports multi shift operation and long term maintenance.
NPI Enablement & Continuous Improvement
- Support NPI with production intent test systems, not lab-only setups.
- Participate in product and test design reviews with a focus on:
- testability at module and system level
- long term manufacturability
- configurability across product variants
- Identify design improvements that reduce downtime, false failures, changeover effort and support and maintenance load
Success Measures
- Test systems released to production with minimal post-release rework
- Reduced recurrence of issues traceable to system-level design weaknesses
- Faster and safer product/configuration changeovers
- High-quality, consistent documentation enabling reliable multi-shift operation
- Demonstrated reuse of system designs across multiple products
Experience and Qualifications:
- Diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years experience in test hardware, hardware integration, or manufacturing test systems.
- Practical understanding of power distribution and protection, grounding, shielding, and noise mitigation, cabling, connectors, and harness design
- Ability to read and produce schematics, wiring diagrams, and system drawings.
Preferred Experience
- Experience integrating module or system level test platforms.
- Experience with high mix / low volume manufacturing environments.
- Exposure to ATE concepts, rack based test systems, or custom semi automated testers.
- Experience supporting NPI or transferring test systems from engineering to production.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong hands-on problem solving skills
- Attention to detail in wiring, assembly, and documentation
- Ability to follow and execute engineering designs accurately
- Organized and disciplined approach to changes and documentation
- Clear communication with engineers and production teams
- Sense of ownership for build quality and system reliability
Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000 CAD
At Redlen, we prioritize clarity in our hiring process. The salary range posted above reflects the minimum and maximum for new hire salaries, taking into account factors such as job-related skills and expertise, relevant training and education, and business needs. It is common for ranges to span multiple levels in order to attract top talent across experience levels. It is uncommon to be hired at the top of the range; however, in exceptional cases where a candidate's skills and expertise significantly exceed the role's requirements, we may consider offering a higher salary. If you believe your skill set falls outside this range and you’re interested in exploring opportunities with Redlen, please reach out to our People & Culture Team (T.A. Specialists or Business Partners), specifying how your expertise aligns with our teams, so we can collaborate on potential opportunities. We believe in developing those that demonstrate quality performance and promise.
Total Rewards and Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- RRSP retirement plan with employer match component.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Vibrant and inclusive workplace culture.
