Manufacturing Test Engineer

About Tantalus Systems (TSX: GRID)

Tantalus is a technology company dedicated to helping utilities modernize their distribution grids by harnessing the power of data across all their devices and systems deployed throughout the entire distribution grid – from the substation to the EV charger located behind the meter. We offer smart grid solutions across multiple levels: intelligent connected devices, communications networks, data management, enterprise applications and analytics. Learn more at http://www.tantalus.com/.

Come join us if you’re interested in being part of an entrepreneurial team, solving complex technical problems and delivering innovative solutions that will directly impact the electrification of everything and the decarbonization of our society.

We have operations throughout the United States and Canada with offices in Burnaby (British Columbia, Canada), Raleigh (North Carolina, USA), and Norwalk (Connecticut, USA).

This position offers a competitive salary plus variable compensation based on performance targets and business objectives.  Tantalus also offers generous benefits, including medical, dental and vision plans, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, the Manufacturing Test Engineer will focus on the support of robust, manufacturable products for volume manufacturing, and the delivery of these products from EMS providers. Key areas of responsibility include supporting the test engineering team at the contract manufacturer facility, interfacing between product
development and manufacturing for new product development and new product introduction, with focus on design for testability, implementing and maintaining production tests. 

Location of Position:

This position will be based in our Burnaby, BC office.

Specifically, the Manufacturing Test Engineer will:

• Develop manufacturing test strategies, test systems, test specifications, software, and implement manufacturing tests.
• Ensure design for testability is performed on all products released for manufacturing.
• Process engineering changes, including interfacing with engineering and manufacturing to ensure completeness of the changes, and for follow through of implementation of the changes.
• Coordinate with electronics manufacturing service providers and contract manufacturers to resolve technical issues with Tantalus products.
• Support remote manufacturing for product test related issues.
• Evaluate alternate vendors for manufacturing services quality and commercial appropriateness to Tantalus.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key material vendors and manufacturing service providers.
• Assist and coordinate manufacturing quality audits, review and evaluate product quality of materials and products contracted by Tantalus, including incoming and/or outgoing quality audits of Tantalus products, as needed.
• Provide leadership to junior engineering, technologists, technicians, operations staff, and co-op/interns working in the manufacturing team.
• Assist with day-to-day coordination of the Manufacturing Team activities.
• Provide direct day-to-day guidance to members of the manufacturing team as needed.
• Travel as needed, 1 or 2 times per year to contract manufacturer sites and other Tantalus product development sites.

What you Bring: 
Education and Experience: 

• Diploma or B.A.Sc. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Eligible to register with EGBC as an EIT, if not already registered
• Minimum 5 years related professional level work experience in front line manufacturing engineering roles with electronics manufacturing or similar technology industry
• Sound understanding of electronics manufacturing processes
• Experience with manufacturing test strategies and implementations
• A solid foundation in math and physics and a commitment to design from first principles
• Strong ability to interpret hardware designs, including reading electronic schematics  and interpreting Bill of Materials
• Experience with writing software in C, C++, C#, LabView, TestStand or Pytho
• Experience using Microsoft Office products, installation of Microsoft operating systems  and PC hardware configuration
• Experience with Linux installation and configuration
• Experience with networking and security implementations in Linux environment
• Experience with both board level and system/box level manufacturing and test methodologies
• Experience with data collection methodologies, and data analysis for monitoring production yields and failures (statistical process control)
• Experience with change control processes

Personal Attributes Required:

• A passion for innovative design, as well as a strong personal commitment to  performance and documentation
• Demonstrated ability to scope, schedule and monitor individual deliverables within a team environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A high personal commitment to product quality
• Must be an independent self-starter, who is flexible and can multi-task to meet  deadlines in the midst of operational and organizational changes
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail\Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrating tact, respect and courtesy
• Must have a high level of cultural awareness to work effectively with overseas stakeholder groups

If you possess some of the key skills and experiences outlined in the job posting and are genuinely interested in the position, we invite you to take a chance and submit your application. We value diverse perspectives, unique skills, and believe in the power of potential over specific qualifications.

Tantalus is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply.  Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at careers@tantalus.com.