Prototype Technician

Location: 8800 Glenlyon Pkwy Burnaby, British Columbia

Career Level: Operational Level 3

Who are we?

Svante is a rapidly growing clean energy technology company making commercial-scale carbon capture and removal a reality and enabling global industries to play offense in the fight against climate change that will accelerate the global transition to a lower-carbon economy.

The growing success of our company is owed to our commitment to our people, emphasis on our values, and our innovative technology. Passion is put into what we do every day.

Purpose of the role:

As a Technician, you will support the Production Manager in day-to-day decisions and mitigation of Safety, Quality, and Production issues. You are fully empowered to halt production if any safety, quality issue or discrepancy is identified. You may also be requested to carry out TPM activities. You will support with the design, build, and resolution for Manufacturing jigs, along with the Manufacturing Engineering group.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• You have a Diploma in Industrial Automation, Mechanical/Electronic Engineering Technologists or Technicians; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• You are familiar with motion control systems. (Ex. servo systems and drives)
• You have basic understanding and ability to read prints and schematics.
• You have background in practical electronics, electronic test equipment and troubleshooting.

Bonus Skills and Qualifications:

• You have 2-5 years of experience troubleshooting, maintaining, installing, and implementing automation controls and systems.
• You have experience in a regulated environment, such as ISO.
• You have experience with Solidworks.

What success looks like in this role:

• You will work closely with manufacturing engineers to develop new manufacturing processes for adsorbent-structured materials.
• You will assist Manufacturing Engineers with projects through procuring and assembling equipment and performing manufacturing trials for process and product validation, including QC testing and reporting.
• You will identify and troubleshoot process, material, or equipment problems to minimize downtime and recommend solutions to Manufacturing Engineering.
• You will develop, assemble, procure, or modify existing and new tooling, fixtures, and equipment to ensure efficient production methods.
• You will assist Manufacturing Engineers with revisions and improvements to manufacturing methods and procedures, including documentation of procedures.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Svante is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. All Svante employees share in the responsibility for assuring that, by our personal actions, the policies are effective. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Pay Equity Statement

Svante believes in pay equity, fairness and transparency, and so we include a salary range within the job posting. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

The actual salary offered to the final candidate is based on the salary range shown, and will vary depending on the candidate's relative experience, qualifications, and anticipated level of performance. We assess all candidates individually and strive to offer competitive and equitable compensation packages.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that recognize employees for their performance and contributions.  In addition to Base Pay, Svante provides comprehensive benefits to employees such as Restricted Share Units, Extended Health and Dental Plan, Retirement Saving Plan, free access to a Fitness Centre and more!

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