Production Assembler | Bedford, NS

Innovasea | Aquatic Solutions Built for Life

Ready to join a passionate team committed to a more sustainable future? Innovasea (pronounced In-no-va-see) is at the forefront of revolutionizing aquaculture solutions and advancing the science of fish tracking. We provide complete end-to-end solutions to improve sustainable fish farming and better understand and preserve our marine and freshwater habitats.

When you work at Innovasea, you join a group of over 275 employees committed to our values of authenticity, collaboration, commitment, innovation and stewardship. As a member of the team, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of an organization relentlessly committed to building a better tomorrow.

What you'll be doing

We are seeking a full-time Electronics Tech to join our team. Reporting to the Production Supervisor in our Fish Tracking division, the Electronics Tech must have a strong problem-solving aptitude and work well within a team environment. The Electronics Tech will build product and support production staff as they assemble and test Innovasea products used in fish tracking applications.

What you'll be doing

• Provide hands on technical support in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment

• Quickly repair jigs and fixtures

• Work with the Technical Writer to develop and review Production manuals and SOPs

• Support the build and test of electronic products, cables, and assemblies

• Troubleshoot PCBs with unexpected behaviour

• Help develop and validate new processes

• Review orders prior to shipping

• Assist with pressure testing

• Assist with inspection of PCBs, machined parts, and other assemblies

• Assist with single-piece part flow manufacturing

• Identify areas for improvement. This could include cost reductions, capacity increases, 5S/organization, quality improvements, inventory reduction etc.

• Other duties as assigned to ensure Production targets are met

• Work with our Production Engineering group to help move new products into production

• Follow best practices and ensure that safety is built into our standard operating procedures and equipment

• Assist with the investigation and resolution of production issues involving parts, processes, and equipment, including but not limited to:

  • Collection and analysis of production data
  • Investigation of production articles through measurement, calculation, and observational analysis
  • Perform root cause analysis on non-conforming product
  • New product/process trials and qualifications
  • Use JIRA and Confluence to document
  • Work with Production Engineering to bring new equipment online

• Assist with QA testing programs

• Initiate continuous improvement projects and process changes

• Participate in professional development programs, obtain/maintain relevant certifications

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in electronic manufacturing or electronic design

• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

• Good organizational skills and attention to detail

• Must be an effective communicator and have strong writing skills

• Strong soldering ability with surface mount components

• Reading and understanding electronics schematics

• Following company information security policies is a required part of this role

• A diploma (or equivalent) for Electronics Technician or Electronics Engineering Technology is required

Benefits

Our full-time employees enjoy a range of benefits that support work-life balance, health, and long-term success. This includes:

• Paid time off and holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid parental leave

• Pension

• Employer-paid medical, dental, vision

Innovasea is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.