Senior Electronics Lab Technician

Who we are: Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.   Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.   Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram.  Who you are:

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Senior Electronics Lab Technician who will prepare devices for network certification testing and build and maintain the manufacturing test equipment and fixtures used by our Production and Automotive teams. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!

What you'll do:

As a Senior Electronics Lab Technician your key area of responsibility will be building, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic production jigs and equipment, as well as assembling, programming, and testing Geotab GO and IOX devices. You will solder and desolder components, design and assemble wiring harnesses, apply labels, load firmware as requested by certification specialists, and run devices through test procedures to validate compliance with lab requirements. You will need to work closely with the Test and Automation Engineering team, as well as the Production and Automotive teams, to ensure equipment and test procedures meet quality standards.

To be successful in this role you will be a highly organized self-starter who can multitask and stay calm under pressure and fast-changing priorities, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and correct the root causes of equipment, product, and process failures. In addition, the successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to read technical drawings and schematics, and a genuine interest in staying current with new technologies and testing techniques.

How you'll make an impact:

• Build, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic production jigs and equipment
• Assemble, program, and test Geotab GO and IOX devices, including soldering/desoldering and harness assembly
• Load firmware and run devices through test procedures to validate compliance ahead of network certification
• Document device details, procedures, best practices, templates, and tools for the wider team
• Provide expert subject matter guidance, mentor and train new team members, and support automation initiatives
• Support global strategic initiatives across the Test and Automation function

What you'll bring to the role:

• 8+ years of experience in electronics testing and troubleshooting, with strong troubleshooting techniques
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics, with manual dexterity and comfort using test measuring tools
• Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in Electronics, Computer, or Mechatronics Engineering or a related field
• IPC Certification (IPC-A-610, IPC-7711/IPC-7721, IPC J-STD-001) is an asset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work well under pressure and shifting priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and comfort with Google Suite
• A team player with an entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable operating in a flat organization

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.   Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.   This posting is for an existing vacancy.   Why job seekers choose Geotab:

Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program

*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only

How we work: At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!   We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at careers@geotab.com. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Geotab”), you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Click here to read our Privacy Notice.