About the Role
We are looking for a practical, hands-on technical person to support product development, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing readiness. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys building, troubleshooting, learning by doing, and helping development teams turn ideas into working products. This person will build and test prototype and development units. Their focus will be developing test setups, performing verification and validation activities, documenting results, and helping troubleshoot issues under the guidance of senior technical staff. They will also provide practical feedback on assembly, fit, testability, and manufacturability.
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Location:
Port Coquitlam, BC (On-site)
- Industry: Product Development / Manufacturing What You’ll Be Doing
- Support development and validation activities by setting up equipment, following test instructions, collecting data, and documenting observations
- Create and adapt test plans, setups, and fixtures for prototypes, demos, or internal testing
- Build, modify, maintain, and manage prototypes, development units, and test articles with guidance from senior technical staff
- Assist with early build reviews by identifying practical assembly, fit, access, and serviceability considerations
- Troubleshoot build or test issues, escalate concerns clearly, and work with design teams to understand possible causes and next steps
- Other tasks as assigned by your manager What We’re Looking For
- Hands-on mechanical aptitude and confidence working with tools, assemblies, hardware, and physical systems
- Experience with scientific testing and reporting (e.g., basic scientific method, technical lab reports, environmental testing standards)
- Strong technical reporting skills (written and spoken)
- Ability to read and interpret basic drawings, CAD views, BOMs, work instructions,



and assembly information
- Comfort working through changing priorities, incomplete information, and hands-on
- development challenges
- Good attention to detail when building, testing, recording observations, and maintaining parts or equipment
- Ability to collaborate with designers, manufacturing staff, and other team members
- Willingness to learn, ask questions, follow direction, and take increasing ownership as experience grows Nice to Have
- Technical diploma, trades experience, technology background, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Experience with prototype builds, mechanical assembly, test fixtures, shop work, product testing, or development hardware
- Exposure to marine, vehicle, ruggedized, or outdoor equipment deployments
- Experience supporting design revisions, build improvements, field trials, demos, or production transition activities
- Experience organizing tools, parts, materials, or inventory in a shop, lab, manufacturing, or R&D; environment Who This Role Is NOT For
- Someone who prefers purely desk-based work with little hands-on building, troubleshooting, or testing
- Someone who is uncomfortable working through ambiguity, practical constraints, or evolving development needs Why work with CURRENT
- Part of a growing team in an evolving industry
- Great company culture, committed to a personally and professionally supportive environment
- Work/life balance, opportunities to stay active and social inside and outside office (games,



ping pong, hiking, cycling, climbing, running, etc.)
- Young workforce with opportunities to learn as well as teach
- Health benefits
- Competitive salary Salary Range $60,000 to $80,000 + perks Contact Us to Apply Please send your application to *[email protected]* and include the following:
- “Prototype & Validation Technician” in the subject line
- Résumé/CV
- Cover letter
- Confirmation that you are willing to work on-site at our Port Coquitlam, BC office
- Available start date *We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
* Company Description Current Scientific is a growing marine tech company headquartered in metro Vancouver, BC with customers located around the world. We design and manufacture electro-optical systems for use in Naval & Defence sectors and Marine & Yacht industries. At CURRENT, we continually invest into product R&D; to improve performance, quality, and customer experience. Our products are used for coast guard, paramilitary, super-yachts, commercial shipping, ferries & explorer cruises, icebreakers, marine mammal research vessels, and other specialty applications.

Job Type
Full-time Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision care Ability to commute/relocate:
- Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 5M5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s):
- What’s your training? Diploma, trades, engineering tech, or self-taught?
- When could you start? Language:
- English (required) Work

Location:
In person

📌 Prototype & Validation Technician (Port Coquitlam)
🏢 Current Scientific
📍 Port Coquitlam