Electrical Technologist

Overview

An innovative engineering organization specializing in advanced automated and tele-robotic systems for offshore and subsea applications is seeking an Electrical Technician to support an exciting new program. This role offers hands-on involvement in the assembly, testing, and installation of cutting-edge systems built entirely in-house.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to help deliver complex electrical systems consisting of intricate wiring, PCBs, and specialized power configurations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support electrical and electronic assembly based on approved drawings and schematics
• Interpret wiring and assembly diagrams.
• Perform hands-on product testing to ensure systems operate efficiently and meet performance requirements
• Assist with system integration and installation activities
• Troubleshoot electrical systems including power supplies, interconnects, and wiring issues
• Report defects, bugs, and performance issues to engineering staff
• Conduct soldering and minor rework when required on components or assemblies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Electrical, Mechanical, Software, and Project Management
• Monitor inventory levels and recommend procurement of parts as needed
• Contribute to developing practical, fit-for-purpose solutions aligned with engineering constraints

Required Qualifications

• College Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in:
  • Electrical/electronic assembly in a production environment
  • Working from technical drawings and schematics
  • Troubleshooting electrical systems, including power supplies and interconnects
• Hands-on experience with cable routing, installation, and system integration

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with subsea systems or sensors (e.g., AUVs or similar environments)
• Exposure to electrical and/or mechanical system testing
• Familiarity with oscilloscopes and other electrical test equipment
• 2 years of experience using CAD software (electrical or mechanical)
• Knoweldge in Mechatronics or integrated systems engineering

What Sets Top Candidates Apart

• Experience with subsea or underwater systems
• Involvement in the design, installation, and testing of complex electrical systems
• Strong theoretical foundation combined with hands-on technical skills
• Recent engineering graduates with relevant project or co-op experience
• Mechatronics knowledge with a holistic understanding of system interactions

Disqualifiers

• No prior experience working in a production or manufacturing environment
• Inability to read and interpret technical drawings or schematics
• Lack of basic electrical experience (e.g., wiring, cable routing, installation)

Employee Value Proposition

• Opportunity to work on innovative, next-generation subsea technologies
• Hands-on involvement in building systems from the ground up
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment
• Initial project duration of approximately 3 months, with potential for extension based on workload and performance

Top Skills

• Electrical testing
• Electrical assembly support

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Oscilloscope usage
• Test equipment operation
• AutoCAD or similar CAD tools
• General electrical troubleshooting

This is a Contract position based out of Vancouver, BC.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

This is a hybrid position in Vancouver,BC.

À propos d'Actalent

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About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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Salary : $40 - $50