Electronic Technician Job Details | Acuity Brands

Distech Controls’ success and reputation are fueled by our world-class team of employees. We look for qualified individuals who are striving to succeed and that wish to actively contribute to our continued growth. Distech Controls values its team members and offers them a modern, motivating work environment, and competitive salaries and benefits.

Who is Distech Controls?

Distech Controls is a Canadian-based company located in Brossard, on the South Shore of Montreal (QC), with a European headquarter in Brignais (Lyon), France. We are proud to be part of the Acuity Brands’ family since 2015. Our mission is to connect people with intelligent building solutions for better health, better space, better efficiencies through our forward-thinking technologies and services. Our passion for innovation, quality and sustainability guides our business on a daily basis, as we light the way to a brilliant, productive and connected world.

Why Work for Distech Controls?

• Dynamic workplace
• Open minded company
• Fast-paced company
• Modern work environment designed for our employees
• Indoor and outdoor bistro areas, lounges, coffee stations

DCI - Distech Controls Inc. (North American headquarter)

• Extensive benefits, including annual performance bonus, group insurance and retirement plan
• 5 floating days and 3 weeks’ vacation (prorated) from year one
• Reward programs
• LEED-Certified building
• Foosball and ping-pong tables
• On-site gym
• Daily fresh fruit
• Hot and cold beverages stations
• Accessible transportation services including OPUS card reader onsite
• Deep frozen meal prepared by culinary chefs

Position Overview:

Distech Controls, a subsidiary of Acuity Brands, is seeking an Electronics Technician for its office in Brossard, Quebec (Canada). Under the immediate supervision of the Technician Manager and in collaboration with the production engineering team, the Electronics Technician is primarily responsible for repairing electronic boards, providing first-level support for production testing equipment, and diagnosing returned merchandise.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Repair of electronic boards:
• Analyze the reasons for the rejection of boards during testing and perform the necessary repairs using measuring devices such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Read and analyze electronic schematics to find defects on tested electronic boards.
• Update the operations performed in the database (Proligent) when repairing the boards.

Test benches:
• Level 1 specialist for debugging test benches.
• Follow the preventive maintenance of the test benches.
• Prepare components for new test benches.
• Debug new test benches with the production engineer.

Production:
• Install and configure production printers (DATAMAX, ZEBRA, and INTERMEC).
• Configure the database (Proligent) for new production PCs.
• Use Factory Logix for board analysis.
• Maintain the inventory of boards under repair.
• Identify trends in potential issues.
• Participate in the annual inventory count.

RMA:
• Diagnose issues reported by customers.
• Receive RMAs.
• Write analysis reports.
• Identify trends in potential issues.
• Investigate new products launched by Distech and identify potential non-conformities.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Essential:
• College diploma (DEC) in electronics.
• Minimum of 4 to 6 years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of the Windows environment.
• Structured, organized, and quick in their work.
• Leadership and autonomy.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Precision and manual dexterity.
• Team player.
• Proactive and shows initiative.
• Disciplined.
• Bilingual (functional English).
• Work-Monday to Thursday 12pm to 9pm, Fridays 9am - 3pm.

Important:
• Knowledge of access control and lighting.
• Instrumentation and control.