About Us

Sangster Engineering Ltd. designs and builds training equipment for military and law enforcement agencies from our facility in Amherst, Nova Scotia. We are a small, fast-moving team that takes products from concept through prototype, testing and production in-house. Our work blends mechanical, electrical and software engineering, and we ship systems to customers across Canada and internationally.

We are looking for a hands-on Engineering Technologist to join us full time. Your primary focus is production: building, wiring, testing and finishing our systems to spec and on schedule. As needed, you will step into our R&D; projects to support the engineering team, whether that means 3D printing a specific part, helping assemble and instrument a test rig, or running and documenting a test. We prefer candidates with an electrical or electronics background, but we value the ability to move comfortably between electrical, mechanical and shop work.

What You Will Do

Production (primary)

- Assemble, wire and terminate electrical and electronic sub-assemblies and complete systems from schematics, drawings and work instructions.
- Solder, crimp, route and label wiring harnesses; install connectors, sensors, motors, drives and control boards.
- Perform functional testing, calibration and quality checks; troubleshoot and repair faults to component level using multimeters, oscilloscopes and bench power supplies.
- Maintain build records, test logs and traceability documentation; flag deviations and suggest process improvements.
- Keep production tooling, 3D printers and test equipment maintained and calibrated; manage parts inventory for active builds.




- Support packaging and shipping preparation.

R&D; support (as needed)

- 3D print specific parts for prototypes and fixtures, including printer setup, slicing, material selection and post-processing.
- Help design, build and instrument test rigs and fixtures; set up data acquisition and run test campaigns.
- Breadboard and prototype circuits, build cable and sensor assemblies, and program or flash microcontrollers under engineer direction.
- Produce and update CAD drawings, wiring diagrams and bills of materials; help turn prototypes into repeatable production processes.
- Document test results clearly so engineers can act on them.

What You Bring

Required

- Diploma in Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technology (2- or 3-year program) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings.
- Proficient hand skills: soldering (through-hole and basic SMD), crimping, harness building, and mechanical assembly with hand and power tools.
- Comfortable using standard test equipment (DMM, oscilloscope, bench supply, function generator) to verify and troubleshoot circuits.
- Working knowledge of low-voltage DC systems, motors and drives, sensors,



batteries and power distribution.
- Organized, detail-oriented and able to follow procedures and keep accurate records.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada and able to work in office in Amherst, NS.

Preferred

- 1 to 3 years of experience in a production, prototyping or test environment.
- Certified or eligible for certification with TechNova (CET or C.Tech) or another provincial technology association.
- Experience with 3D printing (printer maintenance, slicer settings, material selection) and basic CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion 360 or similar).
- Familiarity with microcontrollers (Arduino, ESP32, STM32 or similar), embedded firmware basics, or PLCs and ladder logic.
- Exposure to PCB assembly, rework and inspection; ability to read PCB layouts and Gerber files.
- Basic machining, sheet-metal or fabrication skills (drill press, bandsaw, grinder, tapping); welding is a bonus.
- Experience with ruggedized, outdoor or high-vibration equipment.
- Valid driver's licence.

How to Apply

Apply to this job post with your resume. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Sangster Engineering Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and will provide accommodation during the hiring process on request

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Amherst, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Electrical Engineering Technologist (Amherst)
🏢 Sangster Engineering
📍 Amherst