PCBA Troubleshooter

Blackline Safety, a global leader in the connected worker safety monitoring market, is searching for Electronic Technicians to join our rapidly growing team based in Calgary, AB. As we continue to launch new products on our in-house Surface Mount Technology (SMT) line, we are looking for a skilled PCBA Troubleshooter focused on electronics troubleshooting and improving product quality. Join a Company with Explosive Growth!

Job Summary

The PCBA Troubleshooter will support our manufacturing floor where we assemble and manufacture all products for our customers worldwide. From supporting our circuit board manufacturing all the way though to manufacturing and service, the PCBA Troubleshooter will work closely with our Operations and Engineering teams and be focused on helping us improve quality every day by both repairing product and supporting initiatives to continuously improve manufacturing

Who are you?

• You are highly motivated, independent, attentive to details, and have a disciplined approach to problem-solving
• You are excited to work with electronics and have exceptional soldering and troubleshooting skills, backed by your technical certificate or diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology (or comparable) and 2-5 years’ experience in an electronics manufacturing or repair environment
• You have strong interpersonal and communication skills and can work effectively in a rapidly growing and rapidly changing organization
• You hold quality paramount but understand how it fits into a fast-moving culture
• You are open-minded and passionate about problem-solving and understand that repairing product is only part of the journey of continuous improvement
• You are a team player with a positive attitude who can engage effectively with a wide background of cultures and with different levels within the organization
• You enjoy a fast pace and enjoy having multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Make decisions about PCBA product quality based on IPC standards
• Analyze defective PCBAs, troubleshoot, repair, and provide feedback to SMT or assembly lines to aid in creating corrective actions
• Track and report on modes of failure and suggest improvements to prevent future failures
• Engage with Process, Design, and SMT Engineering to support process improvements and address root cause of yield issues
• Work in an environment structured for continuous improvement and cycle time reductions
• Read and accurately interpret work instructions, procedures, assembly drawings, schematics, and bills of materials
• Complete additional tasks as directed

Skills Required

• Certificate or Diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology (or equivalent)
• Excellent soldering skills, being well-versed in industry electronics acceptability requirements (IPC, JIS, etc) and comfortable working with modern SMT package sizes
• Excellent electronics troubleshooting skills, with analog and digital circuits
• Strong ability to communicate in English, verbally and in writing
• Moderate experience in Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with RF test, for cellular, GPS, and other bands is an asset, as is experience with gas detection
• Experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment or Six Sigma certification is an asset

Blackline Safety offers:

• An exciting high-growth environment
• An experienced, dynamic and motivated team
• Supportive, challenging and collaborative work
• Competitive salary and vacation
• Medical, dental and drug benefits
• Company stock purchase plan

Safety Footwear:

Candidates are required to wear certified ASTM standards to prevent injury from specific hazards. At minimum, safety footwear in Blackline US Facilities must be 1/75 and C30 unless otherwise specified. Applicants must have access to a pair of the right safety footwear prior to starting employment.

About Blackline Safety

Blackline Safety is a world leader in the development and manufacturing of wirelessly connected safety products. We offer the broadest and most complete portfolio available in the industry. Our products are designed to save lives and we monitor personnel working alone in populated areas, complex indoor facilities, and the remote reaches of our planet. Blackline’s products are used to keep people safe in the event of falls, missed check-ins, man-downs, and exposure to explosive or toxic gas. Our design, development, sales, marketing, support, and production are all performed in-house at our headquarters in Calgary, AB. Blackline Safety is a publicly-traded company (TSX: BLN). To learn more about our company visit www.blacklinesafety.com

Blackline Safety is powered by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants, regardless of age, religion, race, color, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin, race, or sexual orientation. We enthusiastically encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.

Disclaimer:

Please be advised that Blackline Safety does not request payment or personal financial information at any stage of the recruitment process. Be cautious of any unsolicited job offers or communications that appear suspicious.