Juniour Hardware Engineering Technician

Job summary

Test and validate PCBs, maintain bills of materials and engineering records, and support prototype builds and manufacturing. Review PCB layouts, research and document components, and coordinate with vendors and manufacturing partners.

Job details

Junior Hardware Engineering Technician 📍 McBride, BC (On-Site) 💰 $55,000 - $75,000 + Benefits Launch Your Engineering Career with Hands-On Hardware Development Are you a recent graduate or early-career engineering professional looking for an opportunity to build real-world experience in electronics and hardware development? We're looking for a Junior Hardware Engineering Technician to join our growing team in McBride, British Columbia. This role is intentionally designed for individuals at the beginning of their careers who are eager to learn, take on new challenges, and grow alongside an innovative company. Whether your experience comes from university projects, capstone work, co-op placements, internships, or hands-on personal projects, we want to hear from you. What You'll Do Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll gain exposure to a wide range of hardware development activities, including: ✅ PCB testing and validation using industry-standard lab equipment ✅ Bill of Materials (BOM) creation, updates, and revision tracking ✅ Prototype build coordination and manufacturing support ✅ PCB layout and design reviews ✅ Component selection, research, and documentation ✅ Collaboration with PCB vendors and manufacturing partners ✅ Maintaining engineering records and test documentation This is a fantastic opportunity to develop practical skills across the entire product development cycle while receiving mentorship from a knowledgeable engineering team. What We're Looking For Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or a related field Ability to read schematics and electronic documentation Familiarity with electronic components and datasheets Experience using lab equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies through school, co-op programs, internships, or personal projects Strong organizational and communication skills A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn Nice to Have Exposure to PCB design tools such as Altium, KiCad, or Eagle Understanding of PCB manufacturing and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles Experience with BOM management or ERP/PLM systems Soldering or electronics assembly experience Why Join Us? We're building a team of people who value: Honesty – Acting with integrity and principle. Endurance – Embracing challenges and continuous improvement. Innovation – Seeking better solutions and challenging the status quo. In return, you'll receive hands-on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to establish yourself in a meaningful engineering career. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary: $55,000 - $75,000 Extended health benefits Health Spending Account TFSA or RRSP matching Paid sick leave Long-term career growth opportunities Relocation Opportunity This position is based in McBride, BC, and is ideal for candidates looking to relocate to a welcoming community while gaining valuable industry experience and building a rewarding career. If you're ready to take the next step from the classroom into a hands-on engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

Test and validate PCBs, maintain bills of materials and engineering records, and support prototype builds and manufacturing. Review PCB layouts, research and document components, and coordinate with vendors and manufacturing partners.

Requirements

A diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or a related field is required, along with the ability to read schematics and familiarity with electronic components and datasheets. Candidates should have experience with lab equipment through education, work placements, internships, or personal projects, as well as strong organizational and communication skills and a willingness to learn.

Benefits

• Extended Health Benefits • Health Spending Account • TFSA or RRSP Matching • Paid Sick Leave • Long-Term Career Growth Opportunities

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• PCB Testing and Validation
• Bill of Materials Management
• Prototype Build Coordination
• PCB Layout and Design Reviews
• Component Selection
• Reading Schematics
• Electronic Documentation
• Electronic Components and Datasheets
• Multimeters
• Oscilloscopes
• Power Supplies
• Communication
• Organization
• Soldering
• PCB Design Tools
• Design for Manufacturing

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Technology