Production Assembler

  • Saanichton
  • Quester Tangent

Join the Quester Tangent Team!

Today’s passenger trains contain dozens of electronic control units that communicate through Ethernet and Wi-Fi networks. Quester Tangent is an established and growing Canadian company that designs and manufactures train control and monitoring systems and passenger information systems that are an integral part of these networks.

Join our team and help us create innovative products used on rapid transit and subway lines in major cities across North America and around the world.

Our electronics assemblers are responsible for the assembly, inspection, and testing of electronic assemblies and components including printed circuit boards, cables, wiring harnesses, and enclosures. We are very proud of their high quality workmanship.

Are you an enthusiastic, self-starting individual with a strong attention to detail? If your answer is yes, we would like to talk to you about working with our team.

How you will spend your time : Assemble kits of electronics components from general inventory using Bill of Material printouts.

Assemble electronic circuit boards utilizing standard production documentation including assembly drawings, schematics, and component descriptions.

Assemble system wiring harnesses and cabling utilizing standard production documentation including assembly drawings, schematics, and component descriptions.

Assemble mechanical sub-assemblies and complete system assemblies utilizing standard production documentation including assembly drawings, schematics, and component descriptions.

Install production software and firmware into completed electronic assemblies.

Conduct routine testing of completed electronic assemblies and sub-assemblies.

Document all production and test activities as required and assists in the maintenance of assembly, test, and configuration management records.

What you will need to succeed : Solid understanding of all aspects of electronic circuit board assembly including component handling, soldering and cleaning in a static controlled environment.

Solid understanding of all aspects of electronic hardware assembly including cable assembly, mechanical support hardware and enclosure assembly.

Basic knowledge of computer operations including file manipulation, program initiation and operation, and connection to serial and parallel ports.

Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work in a high-energy environment with minimum supervision.

Experiences that will help you thrive : Enjoy working in a team environment

Excellent manual dexterity

Ability to remain focused

Two years working within an electronics manufacturing industry would be ideal.

What we offer : Quester Tangent is an equal opportunity employer that values and respects all employees as individuals, regardless of age, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, and gender. Diversity brings new ideas, inspires innovation, and strengthens the company.

In support of a health work-life balance, we are proud to offer a full suite of group benefits, personal paid days off, and are located outside of the downtown core in an area surrounded by natural green spaces. We have showers and bicycle racks if you wish to commute by bicycle, free parking if you prefer to drive, and on a major bus route if you prefer public transit.

COVID-19 Update : Strengthening our workforce is the key to meeting our customers’ needs. We continue to hire talented people using safe hiring practices. This includes limiting onsite visitors and prioritizing video interviews. Our on-site protocols have been very effective in keeping our team safe throughout the pandemic.

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