Electronics Technologist

About Tantalus Systems (TSX: GRID)

Tantalus is a technology company dedicated to helping utilities modernize their distribution grids by harnessing the power of data across all their devices and systems deployed throughout the entire distribution grid – from the substation to the EV charger located behind the meter. We offer smart grid solutions across multiple levels: intelligent connected devices, communications networks, data management, enterprise applications and analytics.

Learn more at http://www.tantalus.com/.

Come join us if you’re interested in being part of an entrepreneurial team, solving complex technical problems and delivering innovative solutions that will directly impact the electrification of everything and the decarbonization of our society.

We have operations throughout the United States and Canada with offices in Burnaby (British Columbia, Canada), Raleigh (North Carolina, USA), Kanata (Ontario, Canada) and Norwalk (Connecticut, USA).

This position offers a competitive salary plus variable compensation based on performance targets and business objectives. Tantalus also offers generous benefits, including medical, dental and vision plans, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Location of Position:

This position will be based in our Burnaby, BC office.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Director of Hardware, the Electronics Technologist will assist engineers in developing and implementing RF/analog/mixed signal hardware for volume electronics manufacturing of wireless endpoint and wireless modem devices used within the utility marketplace. The Electronics Technologist will engage in practical problem solving, using initiative and formal training in electrical and electronics to construct and implement fixtures, wiring, including the sourcing of materials with limited supervision.

Specifically, the Electronics Technologistwill:

• Provide support for hardware/firmware development environments and Quality Assurance lab infrastructure.
• Complete fabrication of test fixtures that are required for design validation.
• Complete schematic and board level troubleshooting.
• Test and debug analog, digital, and mixed signal circuits, including completing formal documentation of test results.
• Rework surface mount and leaded PCB assemblies, using excellent soldering skills, and use PCB rework equipment under a microscope.
• Design analog/digital circuits or interfaces as they apply to product development needs such as firmware development environments and tools.
• Use workshop tools, drill press, milling machines to construct test setups, jigs, and development environments for product development and verification.
• Use oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other lab test equipment.
• Use CAD software for schematic capture and PCB layout as well as circuit simulation tools.
• Occasional local travel to offsite facilities for compliance testing of products to radio link budgets.

What you Bring:

Education and Experience

• Diploma of Technology in Electrical/Electronics.
• Minimum 5 years work experience testing and debugging analog, digital, and mixed signal circuits.
• Knowledge of microcontroller, memory and peripheral bus interfaces, SPI, UART, RS232.
• Strong comprehension of control circuitry for power management in low power designs.
• PCB layout using Altium.
• Knowledge of shielding and isolation design where low noise RF circuitry coexists with embedded digital circuitry.
• Work with manufacturing test engineers to integrate DFM/DFT principles into designs.
• Valid BC drivers licence and personal vehicle.

Personal Attributes Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A demonstrated ability to scope, schedule and monitor your individual deliverables within a team environment.
• A strong personal commitment to performance and documentation.
• Have a high personal commitment to product quality.
• Must be self-starter, flexible, with ability to multi-task.
• Good interpersonal skills including: teamwork, respect & courtesy.

If you possess some of the key skills and experiences outlined in the job posting and are genuinely interested in the position, we invite you to take a chance and submit your application. We value diverse perspectives, unique skills, and believe in the power of potential over specific qualifications.

Tantalus is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at careers@tantalus.com.