Electrical Technician - Jobs in Dartmouth, NS

Job Description

Who we are: This is an exciting time for NOVONIX as we build and grow our battery material and technology company to service the critical needs of the electric vehicle and energy storage supply chains. As a leader in the industry with operations in both Canada and the United States, NOVONIX develops advanced, high-performance materials and equipment, and provides consultative testing services for the global lithium-ion battery market. We provide the necessary materials and technologies our clients need to manufacture batteries that must have longer lifecycles, are more energy-efficient, have reduced chemical use and waste generation, and support a cleaner power input for an environmentally sustainable energy future.Our NOVONIX Battery Technology Solutions division, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, focuses on innovative battery research and development, along with providing advanced battery testing equipment and services on a global scale. In Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA, our Anode Materials division manufactures our synthetic graphite anode materials used to make lithium-ion batteries which power electric vehicles, personal electronics, medical devices, energy storage units, and more.Sounds amazing, doesn’t it It is!What we offer:

• Competitive salary, benefits, and paid time off
• Laidback, informal, fun culture
• Smart, collaborative team members
• A chance to reduce the carbon footprint and work toward a cleaner energy future

Role Summary: This person will report directly to the Electrical Engineering Manager and be responsible for supporting the electrical engineering team to complete tasks associated with the product pipeline, including repair and re-work of PCBs and associated company products, PCB inspection, testing, calibrating, and other tasks associated with the hardware. This position is fully onsite at our Dartmouth location, working Monday through Friday, day shift hours. In the role of Electrical Technician, you will be joining a world-class electrical engineering team that is delivering innovative solutions to tough problems.Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring outstanding work assessments, repairs/re-works, and re-calibrations are moving in a timely fashion
• Organizing and executing on work orders and performing the associated duties
• Performing and executing system and board level tests and communicating issues and proceeding steps to internal and external clients
• Writing reports, manuals, documents, and procedures to assist internal and external clients
• Handling customer support tickets and issues and working with the clients to resolve system issues
• Testing of finished goods using established testing procedures
• Troubleshooting and repairing UHPCs and other associated hardware
• Installing PCBs into products according to established SOPs
• Performing safety checks of assembled products
• Loading firmware onto PCBs
• Completing initial functional testing of PCBs according to established procedures
• Setting up and running burn-ins according to established procedures
• Monitoring the burn-in and calibration processes to ensure the board behavior remains normal
• Sorting boards according to burn-in and calibration results as instructed by the Electrical Engineer
• Assisting in calibrations according to established procedures
• Building various pieces of equipment for the production line including cables and cell holders
• Completing basic board repair/modification through soldering
• Assisting the EE-Manager with tasks to be accomplished by the department as seen appropriate.

You are:

• A graduate with an electrical/electronic engineering technology diploma (C.E.T)
• Experienced with electronic circuits and soldering fundamentals
• Someone with advanced capability for troubleshooting
• Able to read and understand Schematics/PCBs
• Able to use Oscilloscope, Multimeters, Function generators
• Well-versed in Mathematics and Statistics
• A highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative
• Well organized and invested in the details
• Able to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization
• Comfortable working and thinking independently while successfully working with teams
• A continuous learner
• Proficient in Microsoft 365
• Motivated in a fast-paced environment
• Confident and able to exercise sound judgment
• Comfortable with ambiguity and changing environments
• Resourceful when it comes to solving problems
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• An effective communicator

Extra awesome if you also have:

• Experience with embedded system development

One dream. One team. One NOVONIX.Learn more:

• Check us out at www.novonixgroup.com
• Follow us on social media www.linkedin.com/company/novonix/

Startups aren’t for everyone. If this job isn’t for you but you know someone who is, please share this posting with them!Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per yearBenefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dartmouth, NS B3B 1N9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have an electrical/electronic engineering technology diploma (C.E.T)

Experience:

• Soldering: 1 year (required)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (required)
• Embedded Systems: 1 year (preferred)

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