Norsat International

Reports to: Production Manager
Department: Production
Position Type: Full Time
Compensation: $45,000/year
Location: Richmond, BC

Overview:

Norsat is a leading provider of intelligent satellite solutions that enable the transmission of data, audio and video via satellite in even the most challenging environments. We are dedicated to providing our customers with continually improving innovative solutions. At Norsat, you’ll be part of a global network of professionals working on creative projects in a state-of-the-art technological environment—a place where your work is challenging and your performance is rewarded. We value varied points of view, all working together toward Norsat’s common goals.

Our company headquarters in Richmond, BC is responsible for production, sales, and technical support for our customers. We are currently looking for a professional with strong electrical and mechanical skills to join our Production Team as a Product Test Specialist.

Summary:

As a product assembly/test specialist, your duties will involve the manufacturing and testing of leading edge satellite products for military, government, and high-end commercial applications.

Expected Contributions:

• Working with production documentation like Bill of Materials (BOM’s), and CAD drawings.
• Working on mechanical, and or electrical assemblies and subassemblies of a satellite terminal.
• Participating in delivering quality products on-time to our customers.
• Maximizing and maintaining quality as per the latest production standard, test and BOM accuracy.
• Assisting in the transfer of designed products to manufacturing.
• Executing unit level and system level tests.
• Performing product verification testing of customer product before shipment.
• Maintaining departmental test equipment and environment.
• Maintaining records of solutions, set-ups and results.
• Other important activities will include continuous improvement of our products process through time and cost reduction.

Education and Level of Overall Experience:

• Diploma/Degree in Electronics/Electrical Technology Program
• Minimum of 1 year experience
• Knowledge in production documentation and mechanical and electrical assemblies
• Knowledge in electrical components, ESD control
• Knowledge in detailed assembly and integration procedures
• Appreciation of production systems including MRP, ECOs, inventory transactions including cycle count to maintain accuracy
• Experience in LabView Program would be an asset
• Technical training in electronics or mechanics and computer applications would be an asset

Other Criteria:

• Willing to work weekends from time to time
• Flexible hours

Personal Attributes Required:

• Good communication skills
• Strong Team Player
• Willing to learn and train others
• Enthusiastic
• Energetic
• Positive working attitude
• Flexible hours
• Safe working practices
• Excellent problem solver
• Resourceful
• Good organization skills
• Good time management skills
• Goal Oriented
• Clean work habits
• Able to work without close supervision
• Understanding of the Lean principles in manufacturing
• Good mechanical and electrical aptitude/abilities for high precision work

Contact Information:
Email: cjaehrlich@norsat.com
Fax: (604) 821-2801