Job Title: Senior Power Electronics Technologist

Requisition ID: 11579

Location:

Burnaby, British Columbia, CA, V5J 5M4

Home-based Position: No

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

EnerSys® is an industrial technology leader serving the global community with mission critical stored energy solutions that meet the growing demand for energy efficiency, reliability and sustainability. We are driven by a passion to provide people everywhere with accessible power to help them work and live better. Our people are our strength, an endless resource for innovation, insight and enthusiasm.

This position will report to our EnerSys Energy Systems business, which serves the telecom, cable broadband, industrial, renewable, and data center markets. Our portfolio combines our stored energy expertise with power systems, enclosures, and renewable energy products to deliver world-class solutions for diverse applications such as 5G, broadband, Internet of Things (IoT), data center, and solar power. Our cutting-edge technology includes Lithium batteries, Fault Managed Power Systems, and Extended Run Time battery backup systems that improve the reliability and resiliency of broadband networks.

EnerSys has over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. Some of our brands include PowerSafe, DataSafe, and Genesis batteries; Cordex power; and Outback Power renewable energy products. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

What We’re Offering

Paid holidays per year, plus sick time and vacation time
Full benefit plan including, extended medical, vision and dental
Life Insurance, long term disability and a salary continuance plan
Tuition reimbursement plan
6% RRSP employer matching program

Compensation Range: $58,200-$80,000

Compensation may vary based on applicant's work experience, education level, skill set, and/or location.

Job Purpose

The Sr Power Electronics Technologist assists engineering by developing new procedures for testing, calibration or manufacturing. They are also responsible for testing and troubleshooting of Power Electronics. The primary responsibility will be testing and reporting design verification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Handles a variety of technical assignments involving some complexity and recommends solutions to technical problems.
Work closely with other Designers, Production and Supply Chain to ensure they have everything they need to build new product introductions.
Support production activities to achieve on-time delivery of quality products in a cost effective manner.
Test Power Electronic products.
Component/material selection: evaluation of alternative components and materials on a cost/performance basis.
Identify and report design problems.
Compile and report any observations in a formal manner.
Able to identify and trouble shoot problems observed in testing, with some guidance.
Adhere to timelines

Qualifications

Education and Experience
Diploma / Degree Electronics (Technology) program or equivalent
At least 5-7 years related experiene

Skills and Skill Levels

Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical / electronics circuit functionality (reading schematics, etc)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Very proficient with MS Office products
Good experience using various lab equipment like oscilloscopes, power meters, data loggers and associated software
Strong accuracy / organizational skills required to record observations made during testing and compiling of results for reporting purposes
Must be able to troubleshoot basic problems independently
Hands-on experience constructing, writing and/or testing development products
Thrives in an energetic, fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team environment
Analytical, logical and conceptual
Able to establish effective working relationships throughout operational groups
Experience within the telecommunications or electronics manufacturing industry in as asset

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office and lab environment

General Job Requirements

Must be able to lift 25 pounds/11.5 kilos on occasions.
Risk of electrical shock.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/Minority/Female/Vets/Disabled