Production Quality Support Technician | Bedford, Nova Scotia

INNOVASEA | Aquatic Solutions Built for Life

Innovasea designs the world's most technologically advanced aquatic solutions for fish tracking and fish farming – and builds them to withstand the toughest conditions. We partner with customers to fully understand their needs and solve their most pressing challenges. It's all driven by a commitment to make our ocean and freshwater ecosystems sustainable for future generations. Today. Tomorrow. For life.

Our Bedford manufacturing facility produces innovative environmental monitoring and control products used in the aquaculture industry, and marine electronic products used by researchers worldwide in their quest to understand aquatic animal behavior.

Role and Responsibilities
We are seeking a full-time Production Quality Support Technician. Reporting to the Production Quality Manager, the Production Quality Support Technician will provide support to the Production Lines, with a focus on quality assurance. The candidate must be an excellent communicator and work well within a team environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Participate as part of the Production Quality team by providing hands on technical support in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment

• Follow best practices and ensure that safety is built into our standard operating procedures and equipment

• Perform quality assurance testing on incoming materials, work-in-progress, and finished products

• Work with Production Quality and Production Supervisors to ensure all quality control and production processes are properly documented

• Collection and analysis of production data

• Investigation of production articles through measurement, calculation, and observational analysis

• Assist with root cause analysis on non-conforming product

• Assist with the investigation and resolution of production issues involving parts, processes, and equipment

• Assist Production Engineering to bring new equipment online

• Assist with QA testing programs

• Assist with continuous improvement projects and processes changes

• Participate in professional development programs, obtain/maintain relevant certifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience in electronic manufacturing

• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis

• Good organizational skills and attention to detail

• Must be an outgoing and effective communicator

Education

Candidates are required to have completed an Electronic Engineering Technician or Technologist diploma program.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Data analysis and reporting

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and how to apply it in real situations

• Manufacturing automation experience

• Some knowledge/familiarity with PLC wiring, control, and programming

• Intermediate to advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits of the Job

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Pension plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Free onsite parking

About Innovasea

Fueled by leading-edge technology and a passion for research and development, Innovasea is revolutionizing aquaculture and advancing the science of fish tracking to make our oceans and freshwater ecosystems sustainable for future generations. With 275 employees worldwide, we provide full end-to-end solutions for fish farming and aquatic species research – including quality equipment that's efficient and built to last, expert consulting services, and innovative platforms and products that deliver unrivaled data, information and insights.

Innovasea is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

No phone calls, no unsolicited third-party recruiters, or agencies, please.