SMT Technician
Simfront Simulation Systems Corporation
Operations
Kanata, Ottawa, ON, Canada
CAD 50k-56k / year
SMT Technician
Job details
Job type
- Full-time
Shift and schedule
- Evening shift
Full job description
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.
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented SMT Technician to join our electronics manufacturing team on the evening shift in Kanata. This role is responsible for supporting SMT production activities, troubleshooting equipment issues, maintaining production quality, and ensuring efficient manufacturing operations.
The ideal candidate will bring hands-on SMT manufacturing experience, strong troubleshooting capabilities, and the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced production environment. This position plays a key role in reducing downtime, supporting equipment performance, and maintaining production output and quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Support setup preparation for SMT machines including feeder setup, stencil alignment, material verification, and program loading
- Operate and maintain SMT production equipment including solder paste printing, pick-and-place machines, and reflow ovens
- Perform troubleshooting activities to identify and resolve machine or production issues
- Inspect PCB assemblies to identify missing or misaligned components and verify alignment against engineering diagrams
- Support PCB rework and repair activities as required
- Assist with preventive maintenance and yearly maintenance activities on SMT equipment
- Read and interpret electrical diagrams, assembly drawings, BOMs, and work instructions
- Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to support manufacturing operations and resolve production concerns
- Maintain accurate production records and follow quality and ESD safety procedures
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment uptime, production efficiency, and quality output
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 to 3 years of SMT manufacturing or electronics assembly experience
- Experience troubleshooting SMT equipment and manufacturing processes
- Ability to read and understand electrical or engineering diagrams
- Educational background in electronics, electrical engineering, electro-mechanical engineering, robotics, or related field preferred
- Strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a production team
- Experience with SMT machine programming, IPC610, PCB rework, or preventive maintenance is considered an asset
- Experience with JUKI SMT equipment, SPI, AOI, or conformal coating equipment is considered an asset
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work fully onsite in Kanata
- Availability to work evening shift schedules
- Comfort working in a manufacturing environment with SMT production equipment
- Adaptability to changing production priorities and schedules
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Compensation
$50,000 to $56,000
Position Type
We have 1 available position.
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.