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Employer: LightMachinery Inc.

Company Description: LightMachinery Inc. is a Nepean, Ontario-based manufacturer of precision lasers, optical components, and spectrometers, including excimer and TEA CO2 lasers and VIPA-based spectrometer systems. With decades of combined expertise in optical design, fabrication, and instrumentation, the company supplies industry leaders and research institutions worldwide across aerospace, telecommunications, semiconductor, medical device, and academic research sectors.

Business Address/Location of Work: Unit 1, 80 Colonnade Rd, Nepean, ON K2E7L2, Canada
Nature of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time
Number of positions available: 1
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: $36.92/hour

Benefits:

• Disability Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• RRSP contribution matching
• Extended Medical Insurance
• Enhanced EAP

Language: English

Job Summary: LightMachinery Inc. is seeking a Electrical Technician to join its team in Nepean, Ontario. The successful candidate will support the design, testing, and quality assurance of electrical and electronic components and systems used in the company's precision lasers and optical instrumentation. This role involves hands-on work inspecting and evaluating incoming components, conducting life and burn-in testing, building and testing prototypes, and calibrating electrical and electronic test equipment in line with technical specifications.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, development and testing of electrical and electronic components, equipment, and systems
• Assist in inspection, testing, adjusting and evaluation of incoming electrical, electro-mechanical and electrical components and assemblies to ensure conformance with product specifications and tolerances
• Conduct life tests (burn-ins) on assemblies and record and analyse results
• Assist in building and testing prototypes to specifications
• Carry out a limited range of technical functions in support of research in electrical and electronic engineering and physics
• Install, operate and maintain electrical and electronic equipment and systems
• Calibrate electrical or electronic equipment and instruments according to technical manuals and written instructions
• Collect and compile operational or experimental data and assist in the preparation of estimates, schedules, budgets, specifications and reports.

Minimum Skills Requirement:

• Must have a minimum of a university degree or college diploma in electrical or electronics engineering, computer engineering technology, or a related field.
• At least two (2) years of prior work experience with high voltage electronics and electrical safety related to high voltage and laser radiation is required;
• Must be proficient in verbal and written English; and
• Must be dependable, have strong attention to detail, and possess effective communication skills.

Please apply:
By email at jobs@lightmachinery.com with resume.   Please do not call or come in person.

Are you ready to master the art of transforming raw glass and crystal into extraordinary precision components? We're seeking a talented individual to join our specialized optical manufacturing team in Nepean, Ontario.

In this hands-on role, you'll become part of an elite group of craftspeople who create custom optical components for cutting-edge technology. Working alongside experienced opticians, machinists, engineers, and scientists, you'll learn to shape materials to incredibly precise specifications - sometimes finer than a human hair!

What Makes This Role Unique:

• Master sophisticated techniques in precision glass crafting
• Work on diverse, challenging projects - no two days are the same
• Use advanced testing equipment and technology
• Be part of a collaborative team pushing the boundaries of optical engineering
• Full-time, permanent position with opportunity for growth

The Ideal Candidate:

• Brings either a Manufacturing Engineering Technician diploma or hands-on precision manufacturing experience
• Has a sharp mind for applied mathematics
• Communicates clearly and effectively
• Shows genuine enthusiasm for precision work
• Possesses meticulous attention to detail
• Most importantly - brings a positive attitude and great sense of humor to our tight-knit team

This isn't just about making components - it's about crafting precision pieces that could end up in anything from advanced scientific instruments to next-generation technology. If you're fascinated by the intersection of craftsmanship and innovation, we want to hear from you!

(Note: This position involves custom precision optics manufacturing, not eyewear production)