For those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we’ll take you there.
Serving the world from our Canadian home and our global offices, MDA is an international space mission partner and robotics & space operations, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 50-year story of firsts on and above the Earth. Today, we’re leading the charge towards viable Moon colonies, enhanced Earth observation, communication in a hyper-connected world, and more.
We’re fueled by a pioneering spirit that carries us beyond. And together we enable highly skilled people to continually push boundaries and tackle big challenges requiring solutions that endure and inspire.
Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!
We are on the hunt for an Electromechanical Assembler Apprentice on our Electronics manufacturing team at our Montreal office.
As the leading global independent commercial supplier of antennas, payloads, and electronics for communication and radar satellites, our team has successfully contributed to hundreds of missions in the past 60 years. With an extensive heritage in a wide range of solutions delivered to customers globally, our Satellite Systems team continues to grow and evolve on the ground and in the stars.
We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.
We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.
Summary:
Satellite Systems: As the leading global independent commercial supplier of antennas, payloads, and electronics for communication and radar satellites, our team has successfully contributed to hundreds of missions in the past 60 years. With an extensive heritage in a wide range of solutions delivered to customers globally, our Satellite Systems team continues to grow and evolve on the ground and in the stars.
Role:
The Apprentice position focuses on training and learning the trade, as well as developing technical skills. Training will be a combination of theory and hands-on practice.
Under the supervision of more experienced assemblers, the apprentice electronic assembler will be called upon to assemble electromechanical products.
Tasks:
Prepare components.
Tin components.
Manually assemble through-hole (TH) and surface-mount (SMT) components on printed circuit boards.
Operate and adjust automated assembly and inspection equipment.
Prepare, handle and use polymeric products for component bonding.
Install cables.
Mechanically integrate modules, flexes and printed circuit boards.
May also be called upon to perform the duties of a production assistant or general helper.
All other related tasks.
Minimal Qualifications Required:
Fine manual dexterity.
Ability to read blueprints.
Ability to retrieve and enter data using a computer system.
Use of production databases.
Basic knowledge of tolerances and geometric dimensions an asset.
Good knowledge of French.
Preferred Qualifications:
0 – 2 years experience required.
DEC or DEP in a related field.
Ability to read and write at a level necessary to perform duties effectively.
Knowledge of French is required.
Experience:
*A combination of education and experience deemed relevant will be considered.
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Special Considerations:
Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.
Benefits Statement:
MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
MDA is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.
