Overview Palitronica is seeking a hands-on and highly organized Hardware Operations & Lab Technologist to support our engineering team.

This role combines technical procurement, inventory and asset management, hardware lab operations, and light electronics and mechanical technician work. You will help ensure that parts, equipment, prototypes, test devices, and internally manufactured hardware are properly purchased, organized, tracked, and available when needed. This is a current position.

Responsibilities

- Procure electronic components, mechanical parts, tools, equipment, and lab consumables.
- Request quotes, place orders, track deliveries, and coordinate with suppliers.
- Maintain accurate inventory records for purchased parts, manufactured assemblies, prototypes, production devices, fixtures, adapters, test equipment, and devices under test.
- Receive, inspect, label, store, and issue incoming hardware and components.
- Maintain organized storage areas, part locations, minimum stock levels, and replenishment processes.
- Manage equipment and hardware sign-out, return, and location tracking.
- Keep the hardware lab clean, safe, organized, and ready for engineering work.
- Coordinate equipment maintenance, calibration, repair, and lab supplies.
- Support engineers with component kitting, prototype assembly, cable preparation, test setups, labelling, and basic hardware testing.
- Assist with basic soldering, rework, mechanical assembly, and minor repairs, depending on experience.
- Document serial numbers, configurations, modifications, hardware status, and inventory movements.
- Support packaging, shipping, and receiving of hardware.

Required Qualifications

- Diploma or degree in electronics, electromechanical, mechanical engineering technology, supply chain, operations, or a related field.
- Three or more years of experience in a hardware lab, electronics environment, manufacturing operation, technical inventory role, or similar position.




- Familiarity with electronic components, mechanical parts, tools, cables, connectors, and test equipment.
- Experience with technical purchasing, inventory management, or asset tracking.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable using spreadsheets, ERP, inventory, or asset-management systems.
- Able to work safely and effectively in a hands-on, on-site hardware environment.

Nice to Have

- Experience with soldering, electronics assembly, cable fabrication, or mechanical assembly.
- Familiarity with BOMs, engineering drawings, part numbers, and assembly instructions.
- Experience with ESD controls, equipment calibration, receiving inspection, or low-volume manufacturing.

Export Control, Controlled Goods & Security Eligibility

- This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and/or the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
- All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access, including eligibility for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, and must be able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.

Why Join Palitronica?

- Work with cutting-edge technology at the intersection of cybersecurity, AI, and advanced electronics testing.
- Help protect critical supply chains and infrastructure.
- Join a high-growth company serving some of the world's most demanding industries.
- Collaborate with a talented and mission-driven team.
- Make a measurable impact on the company's growth trajectory.
- Palitronica is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Use of AI in Hiring Palitronica may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening or assessment of applicants. These tools are used strictly as an aid, and all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

📌 Hardware Operations & Lab Technologist (Waterloo)
🏢 Palitronica
📍 Waterloo