The Electronics Technician IV performs a wide range of laboratory procedures under limited instruction, supporting engineering and technical teams. This role requires several years of hands-on experience in a laboratory or technology environment and the ability to independently initiate and complete work activities with minimal supervision. The technician applies practical knowledge, sound judgment, and established procedures to execute testing, interpret data, and support product and process engineering.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct product validation – Hardware, Firmware, Software & Test Fixture testing of Heat trace and leak detection controllers in accordance with established procedures and test plans while exercising flexibility and innovation.

- Assemble prototype & custom PCBAs for experimental setups; design and build test fixtures & load banks to support internal and external manufacturing.

- Support manufacturing team (internal/external) by troubleshooting test fixtures and production issues

- Analyze and troubleshoot circuits down to the component level and assist with failure and root cause analysis, troubleshooting equipment and product repair.

- Perform standards and certification testing, including participation in approvals and witness testing.

- Interpret and communicate test results, observations, and recommendations to engineers and project teams.

- Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory and equipment while ensuring compliance with all safety standards and procedures.

- Audit and standardize test methods, update SOPs, retrain staff, and apply sound judgment to improve processes and solutions.

- Knowledge of safety policies and procedures,



and ability to promote compliance with them.

Qualifications

Required:

- Technology diploma in electrical/electronics or related engineering

- 5+ years of hands-on laboratory, soldering or technical experience

- Ability to solder fine pitch components in PCBA

- Full knowledge of lab test equipment such as Oscilloscopes, DMM’s, Function Generator, AC/DC power supplies.

- Experience with building prototype circuit boards, manufacturing test fixtures, high voltage wiring,

- Experience in firmware and software testing according to defined test plans

- Understanding of electrical circuits, basic schematics and ability to troubleshoot electronic equipment.

- Ability to work independently with limited supervision

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

- Robust written and verbal communication skills

- Experience with electrical testing and instrumentation

Preferred:

- Experience solving complex and ambiguous challenges with limited instruction.

- Trains intermediate and entry-level positions.

Core Competencies:

- Ability to construct and set up prototypes with minimal supervision

- Practiced problem-solving skills

- Attention to detail and commitment to quality

- Effective data collection, organization, and interpretation

- Initiative and self-motivation in managing workload

- Flexibility and ability to manage conflicting priorities

Pay: $75,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company pension

- Dental care

- Disability insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Life insurance

- On-site parking

- Paid time off

- Vision care

- Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T5S 2P3

📌 Electronics Technician (Edmonton)
🏢 Chemelex
📍 Edmonton