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Creation Technologies Vancouver is looking for a strong, innovative, entrepreneurial Test Engineering Leader (TEL) to join our team based in Burnaby, BC. The Test Engineering Leader (TEL) is responsible for all Test Engineering activity in an Electronics Manufacturing environment. The TEL works closely with Creation's Customer Focused Teams and supervises the evaluation, commissioning, validation, sustaining and support of both commercial and custom test systems.

As TEL, you will use your strong grounding in engineering principles and manufacturing philosophy, to direct your team to optimize the test process, methods, improvements, equipment, and tools necessary to result in high production yields. You will use your understanding of business concepts, and your skills in coaching, negotiating, team building and decision-making to improve efficiency, reduce cost and improve quality. This position directly reports to the Engineering Leader.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to:

• Initiate test development projects, and drive them to completion
• Production Test Technicians/Operators
• Test Technicians
• Plan and manage Test Engineering budgets, resources, and expenditures
• Contribute to both Site and Company plans relating to test and technology
• Direct reports:
• Support test related activity for new customer opportunities
• Recommend and support Test Engineering strategic initiatives
• Indirect reports such as:
• Test Engineering Interns or Co-ops
• Report on team and project status to Site and Company executive levels
• Set, communicate, and motivate the team regarding goals and targets
• Production Trouble-shooting Technicians
• Test Engineers & Senior Test Engineers
• Drive for optimized test procedures, processes, and best practices
• Other technical support staff such as contractors or technical writers
• Manage, coach and & develop the Test Engineering team including:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing test environment
• Solid understanding of DFT principles and test strategy development to maximize test coverage
• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years in a team lead/leadership role
• Sound fundamental knowledge of digital and analog circuitry

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to delegate and multitask
• Excellent communicator in both spoken and written English
• Interpersonal, people development and training
• Able to gather technical data, compile information, and provide recommendations
• Demonstrated aptitude for clear, accurate and well-organized technical documentation
• Working understanding of quality aspects relating to electronics manufacturing and product testing (e.g., FPTY statistics, root cause analysis, FMEA, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Expert ability to sort, filter, and analyze data in Excel
• Proficient in presenting to and meeting customers in person
• Team building and coaching
• Negotiation and decision making
• Project Management experience
• Effective supplier and subcontracts negotiations, liaison, and management
• Strong problem-solving skills

BENEFICIAL SKILLS:

• Strong grounding in Design for Test (DFT) philosophy
• Functional Test System hardware and software design experience
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, specifically including test development, hardware and/or software
• Thorough knowledge of test and measurement technology & practice, including test fixturing and test equipment
• Experience using Aster TestWay
• Aptitude for mechanical and electro-mechanical concepts
• Design experience using In-circuit Test, Boundary Scan or Flying Probe
• Understanding of PCB design and layout using CAD software
• Knowledge of Oracle and Windchill PLM

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Demands

• The incumbent must possess enough strength to safely maneuver around archived materials up to 25lbs without injury to themselves or others
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less). Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• As expected within a typical office type environment however may on occasion spend an extended amount of time standing or walking in a production environment

Mental Demands

• Emotionally capable of professionally handling high-pressure situations in a fast paced, highly demanding industry

Working Conditions

• You will be required to wear safety clothing and gears when working in safety sensitive environments
• Equal mix of office and production environment.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Canada: Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws.