Job Description

Description :

For those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we\xe2\x80\x99ll take you there.

Serving the world from our Canadian home and our global offices, MDA is an international space mission partner and robotics & space operations, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 50-year story of firsts on and above the Earth. Today, we\'re leading the charge towards viable Moon colonies, enhanced Earth observation, communication in a hyper-connected world, and more.

We\xe2\x80\x99re fueled by a pioneering spirit that carries us beyond. And together we enable highly skilled people to continually push boundaries and tackle big challenges requiring solutions that endure and inspire.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

We\xe2\x80\x99re on the hunt for a Junior Automation Engineer on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office.

As the leading global independent commercial supplier of antennas, payloads, and electronics for communication and radar satellites, our team has successfully contributed to hundreds of missions in the past 60 years. With an extensive heritage in a wide range of solutions delivered to customers globally, our Satellite Systems team continues to grow and evolve on the ground and in the stars.

We\xe2\x80\x99re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you\xe2\x80\x99re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we\xe2\x80\x99ll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA\xe2\x80\x99s and Canada\xe2\x80\x99s leadership in this next golden age.

The automation and production engineer is expected to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manufacture space products used on state-of-the-art satellites.

As part of a dynamic production team, the engineer is responsible for inter-program cohesion and for the assembly, integration and testing of our space products. From the design phase through assembly, testing (thermal, vibration, electrical...) and up to the reception of products at customers\' premises, he ensures the good quality of the product and documentation throughout the production line within time constraints and budget.

In addition to project monitoring, the engineer actively participates in the continuous improvement of the various production departments (electronics, composites, antennas, payloads, testing, etc.) Continuous improvement consists of the optimization and/or automation of tasks, the selection, evaluation and qualification of new equipment, the implementation of corrective actions, the qualification of new processes/products/subcontractors. He also contributes to the implementation and monitoring of the philosophy of "Lean Manufacturing", "design for manufacturing (DFM)" and "design for automation" (DFA).

TASKS

• Suggest and implement new technologies such as robots, vision systems, quality control and preventive maintenance tools in collaboration with engineering and production teams
• Analyze and validate existing processes, while participating in the design, installation and deployment of new solutions
• Develop satellite programs and databases to link our ERP/MES system with production (industry mentality 4.0)
• Program PCs, programmable control units, controller systems and operator interfaces to integrate new systems or optimize existing systems
• Create electrical and pneumatic plans and select the necessary technology (PC, PLC, drive, automatic control, etc.), document and implement improvement projects related to the various production equipment
• Develop and implement optimal working methods, efficient test tools and train users appropriately
• Participate in technical program reviews (TOB) to meet production design needs
• Represent the production team at MBRs
• Maintain, improve and diagnose production equipment already in place
• Write and update operating procedures and maintenance plans for automated equipment.
• Discus with the project manager and the client to define the needs
• Communicate with other team members, internally and externally
• Production support after start-up
• Analyze the performance indicators of the production cells
• Knowledge of programming languages (python, C#, SQL, C++, Java, VB [.NET], etc.) (asset)
• Perform all other tasks compatible with your duties

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Comments/Special Considerations :

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

Benefits statement :

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

Equal opportunity statement :

MDA is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

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