Technologist

Spectrum Manufacturing is seeking an experienced R&D technologist / SMT machine operator to join their North American headquarters in Mississauga, ON.

As part of our electronics engineering team in Mississauga, you will work with a highly talented and motivated team to ensure the support of the R&D team and run a designated small SMT prototype production line adequately and run in conformance with industrial standards.

 You will bring on board the knowledge of the following:

• Assist R&D with Prototype and pre-production products
• Ensure that the equipment is calibrated and functional
• Overview of some of the automation 
• Planning, setup and operating a pick and place machine.
• Setup and operate a stencil printer.
• Setup and operate a Reflow Oven.
• Carry out the pre and post-reflow inspection.

• Minimum Electronic Engineering Technology Diploma or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant job role.
• Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation or equivalent is considered an asset.
• Basic PLC and Visual Basic an asset
• Previous knowledge / experience with pick and place machines, stencil printers, Reflow Oven, CNC and AOI.

• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, layout diagrams and bill of materials.
• Programming PLC’s
• Programming and operation of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) line.
• Programming and operation of Pick & place machine.
• Programming and operation of Reflow Oven.
• Programming and operation of stencil paste printer.
• Working experience in setting up machine feeders with required build components.
• Manual parts placement as required and hand soldering of through hole and SMT components.
• Testing of completed PCBA modules.
• SMT parts inventory management.
• Hands on experience with lab tools such as oscilloscopes and digital multimeters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Perform all work tasks in compliance with occupational health and safety legislation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Desire and ability to take the initiative and drive for results.