Test Technician

at  Leonardo DRS

DRS Pivotal Power, Inc. is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 80 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99%.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Test, the Test Technician is primarily responsible for testing, troubleshooting, and repairing production electronic equipment and systems on site in the Bedford facility.

AS A TEST TECHNICIAN, YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

• Applies electronic theory, principles of electrical circuits, testing procedures and related knowledge to test and troubleshoot production/repair electronic equipment.
• Utilizes test equipment to perform functional, operational, and environmental tests on equipment to established criteria to determine acceptability.
• Performs test equipment prove out.
• Evaluates performance of equipment and compliance with procedures.
• Reads and interprets diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals for repair and diagnostic information.
• Performs troubleshooting and failure analysis on products and documents results.
• Completes repairs, maintenance, and calibrations to equipment.
• Designs test fixtures and jigs.
• Analyzes, records, and interprets test data to determine product acceptability.
• Recommends changes in method or installation specifications to simplify tests or reduce test times.

WHAT YOU REQUIRE TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE:

• Possession of an Electronics Technician Diploma and/or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of related work experience within a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic equipment.
• Experience reading schematics and engineering specs.
• Must have technical competency and good manual dexterity.
• Ability to analyze and interpret test data.
• Must have basic design capabilities and integration/troubleshooting skills.