Job Description

R&D Technician (Kirkland Quebec)

Location: North America, Canada, Kirkland

Ref: INTERCONNECTNA00846

Division: Smiths Interconnect

Job Function: Engineering



Working as a Test Engineering Technician at our Kirkland office, your role is to collaborate with the Design Engineers and the Test Engineering Lead to support the effort in the development of the 28G optical transceiver platform. You will participate in testing and optimizing of optical transceivers, in designing new test fixtures, in developing test methodology and protocol, in automating test, in producing reports, and in performing preliminary data analysis. You will also get involved in the design, installation, documentation, deployment, transfer, and training of test stations for the production floor. Support of production test technicians and operators in collaboration with the Test Engineering Lead will also be essential.

En tant que technicien d\'ing\xc3\xa9nierie d\'essai de notre site de Kirkland, votre r\xc3\xb4le est de soutenir l\'effort de d\xc3\xa9veloppement de la plate-forme d\'\xc3\xa9metteur-r\xc3\xa9cepteur optique 28G en collaborant avec les ing\xc3\xa9nieurs de conception et le responsable de l\'ing\xc3\xa9nierie d\'essai. Vous participerez aux tests et \xc3\xa0 l\'optimisation des \xc3\xa9metteurs-r\xc3\xa9cepteurs optiques, \xc3\xa0 la conception de nouveaux montages de test, au d\xc3\xa9veloppement de la m\xc3\xa9thodologie et du protocole de test, \xc3\xa0 l\'automatisation du test, \xc3\xa0 la production de rapports et \xc3\xa0 l\'analyse pr\xc3\xa9liminaire des donn\xc3\xa9es. Vous serez \xc3\xa9galement impliqu\xc3\xa9 dans la conception, l\'installation, la documentation, le d\xc3\xa9ploiement, le transfert et la formation de stations de test pour la production.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement and operate engineering electro-optical test and/or evaluation setups
• Perform tests as needed by various product development projects
• Summarize and synthesis measured data
• Participate in the creation of test methodology and protocol
• Document and analyze test results
• Document test procedures and test stations
• Participate in the development and deployment of test stations
• Participate in engineering design reviews
• Develop scripts to automate data capture and analysis
• Support production test technicians and operators
• Maintain and repair Engineering test equipment

• Mettre en \xc5\x93uvre et faire fonctionner des installations d\'essai et/ou d\'\xc3\xa9valuation \xc3\xa9lectro-optiques d\'ing\xc3\xa9nierie
• Effectuer des tests selon les besoins de divers projets de d\xc3\xa9veloppement de produits
• R\xc3\xa9sumer et synth\xc3\xa9tiser les donn\xc3\xa9es mesur\xc3\xa9es
• Participer \xc3\xa0 la cr\xc3\xa9ation de la m\xc3\xa9thodologie et du protocole d\'essai
• Documenter et analyser les r\xc3\xa9sultats des essais
• Documenter les proc\xc3\xa9dures d\'essai et les stations d\'essai
• Participer au d\xc3\xa9veloppement et au d\xc3\xa9ploiement des stations d\'essai
• Participer aux revues de conception technique
• D\xc3\xa9velopper des scripts pour automatiser la saisie et l\'analyse des donn\xc3\xa9es
• Soutenir les techniciens et les op\xc3\xa9rateurs de test de production
• Entretenir et r\xc3\xa9parer les \xc3\xa9quipements d\'essai d\'ing\xc3\xa9nierie

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

The Individual

• A DEC in Physics Technology, Electronics, or equivalent with a minimum of 10 years of experience in high tech product development
• Autonomous, energetic, team player and a good problem solver
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and change priorities
• Ability to synthesize data and communicate results efficiently
• Python scripting
• Demonstrated leadership
• Experience with high speed electro-optical testing, sampling scopes, signal generators, BER, optical attenuators, switches
• Some knowledge, experience with optical transceivers and optical telecommunication test protocol would be a great asset

• DEC en technologie physique, \xc3\xa9lectronique ou \xc3\xa9quivalent avec un minimum de 10 ans d\'exp\xc3\xa9rience en d\xc3\xa9veloppement de produits de haute technologie
• Autonome, \xc3\xa9nergique, ayant l\'esprit d\'\xc3\xa9quipe et sachant r\xc3\xa9soudre les probl\xc3\xa8mes
• Capacit\xc3\xa9 \xc3\xa0 travailler sur plusieurs projets simultan\xc3\xa9ment et \xc3\xa0 modifier les priorit\xc3\xa9s
• Capacit\xc3\xa9 \xc3\xa0 synth\xc3\xa9tiser les donn\xc3\xa9es et \xc3\xa0 communiquer les r\xc3\xa9sultats de mani\xc3\xa8re efficace
• Scripting Python
• Leadership d\xc3\xa9montr\xc3\xa9
• Exp\xc3\xa9rience des tests \xc3\xa9lectro-optiques \xc3\xa0 grande vitesse, des oscilloscopes d\'\xc3\xa9chantillonnage, des g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9rateurs de signaux, du TEB, des att\xc3\xa9nuateurs optiques et des commutateurs
• Une connaissance et une exp\xc3\xa9rience des \xc3\xa9metteurs-r\xc3\xa9cepteurs optiques et du protocole de test des t\xc3\xa9l\xc3\xa9communications optiques seraient un atout important

About Smiths

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers\' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers\' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

About Smiths Interconnect

Smiths Interconnect is a leading provider of technically differentiated electronic components, subsystems, microwave and radio frequency products that ensure high speed, secure connectivity of critical applications in the defence, aerospace, communications and industrial markets. Our microwave technology is used in radar, communication and surveillance systems that are mission-critical and operate in extreme environments in aerospace and defence. Our microwave components and connectors ensure optimal performance, durability and safety of space satellites. Our semi-conductor test products are used to test highly sophisticated semi-conductors and electronic circuits in communication systems, gaming products and computing devices. Our in-flight antenna systems give passengers internet connectivity gate-to-gate on planes around the world. Our connector and cable solutions ensure reliability of critical medical equipment, and safe operation of trains and transport systems.One of five divisions of Smiths Group, Smiths Interconnect employs over 2000 people. We have a global presence selling our products in over 50 countries with manufacturing facilities in nine countries and offices across North America, Europe and Asia.

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