Test Station Assembler
Ottawa, ON, Canada
CAD 22-28 / hour
About Calian
At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government.
We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team.
Position Overview
We are seeking motivated and hands-on candidate to support the assembly test stations. Successful candidates will contribute to test station assembly, prototype validation, product troubleshooting, laboratory operations, and mechanical integration activities supporting advanced optical transport platforms.
Responsibilities
Test Station Assembly & Support
- Build, wire, configure, and maintain electrical and optical test stations.
- Read and interpret layout drawings, wiring diagrams, fiber routing documentation, and assembly instructions.
- Support inventory management, equipment tracking, and material planning activities.
- Identify and escalate equipment shortages or operational issues.
Troubleshooting & Repair
- Conduct detailed inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and rework of electronic and electromechanical assemblies.
- Remove and reinstall electronic components as required.
- Verify repair quality through visual inspections and compliance checks against company and industry standards.
- Provide technical feedback to engineers to improve manufacturing and assembly processes.
Documentation & Process Support
- Create and update work instructions, setup guides, and system diagrams.
- Support scheduling, planning, and coordination activities for test station deployments and prototype builds.
- Communicate progress updates and technical findings to engineering teams.
Qualifications
- Education in an Engineering field (Mechanical, Electrical).
- Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with hand tools.
- Understanding of Fiber Optic handling procedures.
- Working knowledge of MS Windows environments.
- Ability to read technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and assembly documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and schedules.
Compensation
- $22-28/hour
“Final compensation will be based on the successful candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, and contract conditions.”
Vacancy
- We have 2 (two) available positions
At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.
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At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.