R&D Technician (Fluent in French)

at  Savaria Corporation

BETTER MOBILITY FOR LIFE

Savaria is a world leader in accessibility products and medical equipment, designing and manufacturing platform lifts, stair seating, residential and commercial elevators, medical beds, therapeutic support surfaces, rail lifts and transfer rails. Our vision is to give people the mobility to live better. We do this by providing products that improve mobility and access in everyday life, and through our commitment to building with quality and attention to our customers’ needs.
Savaria employs 2,400 people worldwide and has more than 11 manufacturing facilities to reach markets in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia.

POSITION SUMMARY

Ww are looking for a Mechanical Technician to join our Research and Development team. You will work closely with the Mechanical Engineer to design, test and improve our products. Your role will be to support R&D and production activities, carry out tests of all kinds, analyze data and contribute to the development of new mechanical, electrical, aesthetic and other solutions.

MINDSET, SKILLS & EDUCATION

• Degree in mechanical engineering or similar experience.
• Previous R&D experience (an asset).
• Knowledge of CAD software (SolidWorks, etc.) (an asset).
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
• Ability to use tools of all kinds.

• Assist the mechanical engineer in product design and development.
• Participate in mechanical, electrical and production tests and experiments.
• Analyze results and suggest improvements.
• Collaborate with the team to solve technical problems.
• Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement of products and production.
• Ensure proper operation of equipment in the laboratory.
• Analyze causes of breakdowns during test stoppages.