Sandvine Hiring for Manufacturing Engineering Technologist at Waterloo, ON Full Time

The Opportunity

Manufacturing Engineering Technologist is responsible for the timely diagnosing/troubleshooting nonconforming production units, boards and subassemblies to support system manufacturing in a fast paced production environment. The incumbent is also responsible for hands on board level repair or coordination of repair with CMs and providing recommendations for material disposition. The role is the primary source of feedback to assembly operations and hardware design to continuously improve product yield and manufacturability. This is accomplished through continuous development of troubleshooting/repair methodologies, troubleshooting trees, systematic root cause analysis and feedback to product engineering/new product design/operations.

The Job

Participating in daily production meetings to understand production priorities and scheduling work accordingly

Support production on weekends/holidays as required

Communicating material disposition to Operations management

Coordinating repair and/or return to vendor at contract manufacturers

Interfacing with Quality Management to issue supplier corrective action requests (SCAR’s) and Procurement team and Return to Vendor (RTV)

Providing feedback to assembly operations and procurement teams to drive continuous yield/manufacturability improvement

Providing mentoring and training to assembly staff to support improvements in product yield/manufacturability

Assessing test results, troubleshoot boards/systems/subassemblies

Supporting new product ramp in prototype builds, debug, repair and analysis to expedite time to stable production

Hands-on repair (including fine pitch hand soldering)

Working closely with the material handler for any material requirements

Working with vendors at times discussing quality issues

Provide support to CM and vendors

Performs other duties as assigned

What Skills You Bring

1 year experience or related co-op placement

Prior experience in a hardware manufacturing environment, preferred

Working knowledge of CAD tools, schematics, drawings, specifications

Excellent teaming and collaboration skills

Demonstrated board debug and repair skills (scope, diagnostics, hand soldering) Experience in telecom industry would be preferred

Ability to work in a fast paced, production environment

Electronic Engineering Technologist or equivalent

Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Experience in electronics and computer components

Demonstrated trouble-shooting and analysis skills

Working knowledge of yield management methodologies, RCA, 8D, MED, PCN, ECO

About Sandvine

Networks are evolving, and operators need to keep up. At Sandvine, we’re working with innovative customers who are looking to embrace change and constantly improve. By combining analytics, machine learning, and automation, we help hundreds of network operators around the world make their networks run simpler and smarter – all while exceeding their expectations.

As a Sandviner, you’ll take on new challenges, learn from industry leaders, and contribute to creative solutions as part of a growing team that is transforming the way the world runs networks.

What can you expect from us

Competitive compensation plan

Flexible working hours – in some roles work from home

Employee development including training programs and mentorship

Career development and advancement opportunities

International travel opportunities- we are a global company

Thank-you for your interest in Sandvine. While we’re not able to reach out to everyone who applies, we will contact you if your skills and experience are a match for the role.

Sandvine is committed to supporting a culture of inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, ability or disability.

If you have an interview or workplace accommodation request, please contact our Global Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].