Job Description

Zinc8 Energy Solutions is developing a range of energy storage products based on a novel zinc-air flow battery technology. An expanding market for these products exists in utility, commercial, industrial, microgrid and similar applications. With powerful backing and a committed engineering nucleus, Zinc8 is expanding its product development team to capitalize on this rare opportunity.

Overview:

We are looking for an Electrical Test Technologist to help support test station development in R&D. Reporting to Manager, Hardware and Controls, the successful candidate will work with a cross-functional development group to support test station development for our R&D teams at both our Vancouver and Richmond locations. Also, the ability to work both independently as well as in a team setting, self-motivation, reliability and ownership are all crucial traits that are important to this role.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop test stands based on cross-functional requirements
• Facilitate new test system builds
• Maintain technical drawings for test stands
• Communicate designs to reviewers and system engineers
• Develop, document and execute test plans
• Troubleshoot and debug test system hardware and software
• Set up instrumentation for test measurement equipment
• Test configured equipment to ensure basic operation
• Assemble wire harnesses and install sensors and actuators
• Conduct quality inspections on products and parts
• Assist engineering team in assembling and testing prototype electrical assemblies
• Willingness to work at both the Vancouver and Richmond locations, as needed
• May be required to occasionally work at an off-site location
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2-year diploma in Electrical Engineering
• 2 years of experience in a R&D environment working on electrical and electronics preferred
• Strong fundamental knowledge of digital and analog circuitry
• Experience with schematic capture software such as AutoCAD Electrical
• Experience with basic test equipment such as Oscilloscope, DDM and data acquisitions
• Willingness to work around hazardous chemicals
• Able to lift 50 pounds

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience developing test benches including design layout and construction
• Experience with implementing PLC systems/ LabView
• Lab experience testing grid connected power supplies or battery equipment
• Ability to demonstrate good engineering design process
• Ability to read, understand and create electrical schematics
• Strong technical documentation skills
• Experience with regulatory testing of equipment to UL or CSA safety standards

Compensation:

We offer a competitive salary with generous benefits. We promote an open and inclusive environment in which our colleagues are encouraged to be creative and resourceful.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those shortlisted will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in career opportunities at Zinc8 Energy Solutions Inc..

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, ancestry, place of origin, religion, family status, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, sex, age, sexual orientation, political belief, or conviction of a criminal or summary conviction offense unrelated to their employment.