Job Description

BETTER MOBILITY FOR LIFE

Savaria is a global leader in accessibility and patient care products, designing and building wheelchair lifts, stairlifts, elevators for home and commercial applications, medical beds, therapeutic surfaces, ceiling track lifts and patient slings. Savaria employs 2,450 valued associates globally and has 11+ manufacturing facilities to reach markets in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

Position Summary

An Electrical Technician position is crucial to our business as it operates in the field of electro-mechanical manufacturing or other services. This position involves providing technical support to electrical engineers, designers, and other professionals. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth functioning of electrical systems, equipment, and infrastructure within our business model.



This is a 100% on-site position based in Brampton, ON.

Responsibilities

:Collaborating with engineers and other technical personnel to develop new electrical systems, products, and devices. Conducting tests and inspections on electrical equipment and systems to ensure that they meet quality standards and specifications with troubleshooting electrical problems and providing technical support to resolve them. Using various software and computer-aided design (CAD) tools to create electrical schematics and blueprints, developing, and implementing procedures for testing, calibration, and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems. Arrange and utilize both standard and specialized testing tools and equipment to examine, evaluate, and analyze the functioning of electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems. Develop and optimize electrical instrumentation and testing equipment for various Savaria product lines. Other duties as assigned.

Mindset, Skills & Education

Two- or Three-year diploma program in Electrical Engineering or similar background. At least 5 years' experience in an Electrical-Technical position in an elevator-based manufacturing facility. Knowledge of various Electrical concepts like Electrical Circuits, Electrical Safety, Circuit Analysis, Wiring and Installation, Communication Systems, and Testing and troubleshooting. Proficiency in AutoCAD and PLC Programming (Omron, Allen-Bradley, and Siemens). Familiarity with Engineering Drawing Practices and Technical Documentation. Knowledge of Electrical/PCB Design software such as OrCAD, Altium an asset. Familiarity with Electrical Codes, Standards, and Certifications such as CSA, UL, ETL, and QPS. Familiarity with Elevator codes and their requirements. Must be a highly motivated self-starter, who works well with minimal supervision. Must be goal oriented and constantly striving for continuous improvement. Interest in technical aspects of Electro-mechanical manufacturing. Teamwork, Problem-solving, and Critical Thinking.

Come join Savaria and build a career that makes a meaningful impact.