Lab Technician

About the role

SafelyYou is looking for a hands‑on Lab Technician to support its engineering team in building, assembling, troubleshooting, and maintaining hardware prototypes and lab systems. The role is based in the Greater Montreal area and focuses on turning engineering concepts into functional prototypes for senior‑living care technology.

Key responsibilities

• Assemble and rework electronic prototypes, including SMT and through‑hole components.
• Perform fine hand soldering, PCB rework, wiring, and cable‑harness assembly.
• Build mechanical prototype assemblies using 3D‑printed, injection‑molded, CNC‑machined, and off‑the‑shelf parts.
• Assemble, maintain, and troubleshoot test jigs and fixtures for bench validation and automated testing.
• Support developers with remote test fixtures, including setup, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair returned or RMA devices in collaboration with engineers, documenting findings.
• Handle lab shipping and receiving logistics, including packaging, receiving materials, and coordinating shipments.
• Set up and operate lab equipment, including Ethernet switches, cabling, connectors, and basic server‑rack integration.

Required profile

• Enjoys hands‑on work and takes pride in clean, reliable builds.
• Thrives in a fast‑moving product development environment.
• Located in the Greater Montreal area.

Required skills

• SMT soldering and rework.
• Fine hand soldering and PCB rework.
• Wiring and cable‑harness assembly.
• 3D‑printing and CNC machining.
• Mechanical prototype assembly (injection‑molded, off‑the‑shelf parts).
• Test jig and fixture assembly and troubleshooting.
• Ethernet networking and basic server‑rack integration.