Engineering Technician

Mersen is a global expert in electrical specialties and advanced materials for high-tech industries.

Present in 33 countries with 50 industrial sites and 18 R&D centres, Mersen develops custom solutions and supplies key products to meet the new technological challenges that will shape tomorrow's world.

For more than 130 years, Mersen has been constantly innovating to support and satisfy its customers' needs with the same high standards.

Be it in wind power, solar power, electronics, electric vehicles, aeronautics, space or countless other sectors, wherever technology is progressing, you will always find a bit of Mersen.

Why Join Us?

At Mersen, we will welcome you from the start. Your colleagues and supervisor will ensure that you quickly integrate into the team, feel comfortable, receive relevant knowledge and can quickly identify with the company. 

Moreover, we offer you:

• An open company culture: a collegial team spirit
• Shared values and ethics
• An empowering work environment, focused on excellence and innovation
• Support with training 

Mission 

In the role of Engineering Technician, you will provide support for the design engineering, manufacturing engineering, test lab, marketing teams, and others in fabrication of parts for new products, prototypes, and established products in testing. Assist with the evaluation and troubleshooting of current products and new products may be required.

Main Accountabilities

• Fabricate intricate parts, assemblies, and devices to meet team’s project requirements.
• Conduct a variety of standard and non-standard tests in accordance with UL, CSA, or engineering specifications.
• Make suggestions to supplement ease of manufacture or of modifications in the designs.
• Keep accurate, thorough records of activities and changes that relate to each assigned project.  Communicate data to other teams or departments.
• Backup to shipping and receiving department as needed.
• Other duties as may be required

Required Skills 

• 5-10 years of experience as a technician or equivalent training
• Knowledge of electrical concepts (voltage, current, power …etc.)
• Ability to read blueprints and work from simple sketches
• Experience in assembling a wide variety of electromechanical devices, including but not limited to soldering
• Knowledge of basic inspection
• Knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical machines
• Ability to instruct or train others on new processes and procedures as well as normal operating procedures
• Experience with power tools, drill press, band saw
• Experience with a lathe is a plus
• Experience with x-ray is a plus
• Experience developing equipment is a plus
• Experience with stamping and forming dies is a plus
• Knowledge of how a fuse works electrically (short circuit, melt time, temperature, …etc.) is a plus
• Familiar with UL, CSA and IEC standard is a plus
• Knowledge of electrical calibration requirements
• Lifting up to 50 pounds 

The expected wage for this position is between $30 and $35 per hour and will be eligible for incentive pay.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. The job titles do not mean the male variant but stand for the gender-neutral designation of the profession according to wikipedia. People are welcome regardless of gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.