Electrical Lab Technician - Technicien(ne) de laboratoire électrique

dcbel Inc. (www.dcbel.energy) is a growing company developing technology and designing products that will make clean, efficient, and sustainable energy accessible to all — because everyone in the world deserves energy without compromise.

dcbel is at the leading edge of the residential energy revolution, enabling decentralized energy consumption and production through its vertically integrated suite of energy hardware and software products, and their supporting infrastructure. Our flagship product, the dcbel Home Energy Station, is a small wall mounted device that gives everyone ownership over their energy supply by using solar power to charge their EV and home, unlocking their EV’s battery for backup power (V2H), and optimizing the energy flow between their solar panels, EVs, backup battery and the grid.

The opportunity

dcbel is looking to hire an Electrical Lab Technician to work in our Engineering team. Reporting to the Lead Test & Validation Engineer, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the Engineering team with all assembly, testing, and maintenance of circuitry and electro-mechanical systems, including test fixtures and cabinets.

Main responsibilities

• Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry and electro-mechanical systems, including test fixtures and cabinets, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or electronics knowledge, using hand or power tools.
• Build and troubleshoot test fixtures and instrumentation, ensuring proper functionality and adherence to test specifications.
• Assemble electrical cabinets with a focus on clean wiring, proper cable management, and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Replace defective components or parts using hand tools, precision instruments, and soldering stations, ensuring high-quality repairs.
• Modify, maintain, or repair electronic equipment or systems to ensure proper functionality and reliability.
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for assembling electronic units, test fixtures, and electro-mechanical systems.
• Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
• Troubleshoot wiring and electrical issues in test fixtures, cabinets, and control systems, ensuring optimal operation and compliance with engineering specifications.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
• First responder for problems identified by Contract Manufacturers regarding malfunction of test setup (e.g., equipment, wiring, etc.)
• Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation for test fixtures, cabinets, and electronic systems.
• Document and report possible modifications to blueprints, urgent maintenance tasks and internal and external exchanges that affect a test setup.
  
  

Key requirements

• College Diploma or higher in Electrical or related field
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in a similar position
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology (applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services)
• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Experience in both laboratory and manufacturing environments
• Experience using electrical and mechanical equipment and tools
• Experience with wiring equipment to the North American grid
• Experience with task management software (Jira)
  
  

Bonus skills

• Bilingual English and French written and spoken.
  
  

Profile

• Entrepreneurial mindset, result-oriented and strong EQ.
• Autonomous, have ease in learning, good teammate, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Great communication skills
  
  

What's in it for you

• Be part of a company that is backed by numerous globally respected investors and has world-changing patents in an industry changing for the first time in history.
• Grow your professional experience amongst blue chip partners and a close-knit team of committed and experienced energy experts who deeply care about the work they do.
• Full benefits package including Health insurance, Health virtual care, employee stock options plan (ESOP) and flexible hours. Parking available or with our employer commute program a short walking distance from Metro Namur.