QA Lab Technician – Burnaby, BC Permanent | On-site
Compensation: $60,000-$70,000
THE ROLE
STRIVE Recruitment is proud to partner with a technology company to recruit for a QA Lab Technician based in Burnaby, BC.

They offer an entrepreneurial, collaborative work workplace focused on solving complex technical problems, along with a competitive salary, performance-based variable compensation, and a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, and paid time off.

The client is seeking a QA Lab Technician to join their Product Development team, reporting to the Director, Product Performance. This role is responsible for maintaining and improving the lab and test areas to support all stakeholder testing requirements, working closely with cross-functional teams across software, firmware, embedded systems, RF engineering, and IT.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the point person for all lab equipment, including ordering, installing, monitoring, maintaining, and inventory tracking

Build current development and product verification fixtures based on hardware and firmware platforms

Troubleshoot and maintain existing fixtures using hand tools, soldering equipment, and electrical schematics

Install and electrically connect meter sockets to power sources

Keep the lab and server room organized, stable, and in good working order

Implement processes to improve efficiency, performance, and stability, such as setting up uninterruptible power supplies

Perform routine inspections on lab and test equipment to determine maintenance needs

Maintain accuracy and calibration of lab and testing equipment,



participating in basic quality control procedures

Design, assemble, document, and maintain hardware test fixtures for product development and validation

Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software teams to improve test coverage and fixture reliability

Coordinate lab expansions, equipment upgrades, and workspace improvements

Maintain records and track defects through resolution using an issue-tracking system such as Jira

Qualifications

Technical college diploma

3+ years of experience in a similar laboratory, electronics test, product validation, or engineering support role

Solid understanding of electronics, cabling, and fiber

Comfortable troubleshooting in a Linux environment and working with custom embedded devices, firmware, hardware, and PC boards

Experience using electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers, and signal generators

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and PCB documentation

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DHCP, VLANs, switches, and wireless networking

Experience handling technical assignments involving some complexity and recommending solutions

Familiarity with quality and safety programs and documentation practices

What Success Looks Like

Solid collaboration and customer service skills as a fully engaged team player

Thorough, organized, and able to work independently while managing multiple priorities

Highly curious, motivated, and self-directed approach to problem-solving

Good judgment and attention to detail in the execution of assigned tasks

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📌 QA Lab Technician (British Columbia)
🏢 STRIVE Recruitment
📍 British Columbia