Compensation will range from $55,000 – $75,000 per year depending on applicant education, experience, credentials and performance. A benefits package (including Pooled Insurance benefits, a Health Spending Account, TFSA or RRSP matching, and paid sick leave) will be provided after the probationary period is completed.

Hours
Full-Time

Monday to Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

All times Mountain Time (MT).

Location

McBride, BC

In office at our McBride, BC facility.

Work Hard. Live Well.

Support for health, wealth and well-being: pooled insurance, a Health Spending Account (HSA), and TFSA / RRSP matching. Most full-time roles enjoy half-day Fridays.

Responsibilities

Develop, update, and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), including part selection, alternates, and revision tracking.

Perform hardware testing on new PCB designs and revisions using lab equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, thermal imaging cameras, and other diagnostic tools.

Coordinate prototype builds by preparing documentation, organizing materials, and communicating requirements with internal teams and external manufacturing partners.

Respond to semi-technical engineering questions from PCB vendors and contract manufacturers (CMs), including inquiries related to stack-ups, tolerances, substitutions, and fabrication details.

Participate in PCB layout reviews, identifying issues related to component placement, routing, clearances, DFM concerns, mechanical fit, etc.

Provide general support for PCB development activities, including schematic review, part research, and—depending on skill level—assisting with PCB layout tasks.

Maintain accurate test records,



engineering notes, and documentation throughout the development cycle.

Required skills & qualifications

Legally entitled to live and work in Canada.

Diploma or degree in Electronics Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience in lieu of formal education).

Familiarity with common electronic components (resistors, capacitors, connectors, ICs, regulators, etc.) and their datasheets.

Ability to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, and PCB documentation.

Hands-on experience with basic lab equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, power supplies, etc.).

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain clear documentation.

Effective communication skills for interacting with engineers, manufacturing partners, and suppliers.

Problem-solving mindset with willingness to learn and take direction from senior team members.

Experience with a PCB design tool (Altium, KiCad, Eagle, etc.).

Understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes, DFM principles, and common fabrication terminology.

Exposure to a PLM/ERP system or BOM management software.

Prior experience working directly with contract manufacturers on production/prototype orders.

Soldering or rework skills.

Our values

Honesty - We search for those that act off principle rather than emotion. Honest and upright in all ways.

Endurance - We need those who are strong in character. The ones who are not intimidated by challenge.

Innovation - We ask for those that object to mediocrity and embrace innovation through ideas and actions.

We are looking for like minded people to join our team.

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