Associate Electrical Engineering Technician

Location: Bedford, Nova Scotia, CA, B4B 1G9

DRS Pivotal Power, Inc. is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 80 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99%.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this position is responsible for working with the Engineering Team to assist with the design, evaluation and testing of power electronic components, circuits and systems. Strong troubleshooting skills are a must for this role. This role is located on site at our Bedford, NS office and is an in-office role, not a hybrid/remote position.

Job Responsibilities

• Apply electronic theory, principles of electrical circuits, testing procedures and related knowledge to construct and debug power electronics circuitry in relation to the design of power conversion equipment.
• Utilize test equipment to perform functional, operational and environmental tests on equipment to established criteria to determine acceptability.
• Evaluate performance of equipment and compliance with procedures.
• Generate test procedures for new products and optimize existing procedures where applicable.
• Read and interpret diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals for repair and diagnostic information.
• Perform troubleshooting and failure analysis on products and document results.
• Design, build and/or procure new or improved tools, fixtures, jigs and coordinate the implementation.
• Analyze, record, and interpret test data to determine product acceptability. Recommend changes in method or installation specifications to simplify tests or reduce test times.
• Participate in the design, development, modification and analysis of various electronics systems.
• Support engineering with a variety of complex engineering duties and/or hands on tasks.

Qualifications

• Electronics Technician diploma or equivalent combination of education and related work experience
• 2-5 years of related work experience within a fast paced electronics manufacturing environment
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic equipment
• Experience reading schematics and engineering specs
• Must have technical competency and good manual dexterity
• Ability to analyze and interpret test data
• Must have basic design capabilities and integration/troubleshooting skills
• Printed Circuit Card (PCB) design capabilities considered an asset (proficiency with Eagle or Altium Experience preparing FMEA, FMECA, and RCA)

About DRS Pivotal Power

DRS Pivotal Power Inc., a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is a leader in the development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical military applications.

All applicants must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance.

Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Pivotal Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.