R&D Support Technician

Job title: R&D Support Technician

Company: Actalent


Job description: Our client, an energy equipment and services company, is looking for a R&D Support Technician to support the development and testing of electronic prototypes. This role involves coordinating prototype builds, assembling and configuring systems, and supporting internal teams throughout the product development cycle.Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate materials, tools, and resources for prototype builds.
• Collaborate with sourcing, NPI purchasing, R&D, and production teams.
• Perform soldering (through-hole and SMT), rework, and component installation.
• Assemble high-level modules such as heatsinks, shields, and insulators.
• Program devices including FPGA and power sequencers, and flash firmware.
• Conduct board bring-up and basic debugging.
• Build cable harnesses and configure auxiliary devices.
• Assemble and test complete systems.
• Troubleshoot and document non-compliance issues.
• Maintain and update work procedures.
• Coordinate hardware for demos and reviews.
• Prepare and package samples for shipment.

Essential Skills

• Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or Electronics.
• 2+ years of experience in an R&D lab, electronics assembly, or similar environment.
• Proficiency with hand tools such as soldering irons, crimpers, and multimeters.
• Experience with test equipment like multimeters and Omicron.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• System configuration including setting up auxiliary devices and preparing systems for functional testing.
• Experience with UR relays and JTAG programming.
• Familiarity with protection relays, substation automation, or SCADA systems.
• Experience with relay configuration, testing, and diagnostics.
• Knowledge of firmware flashing and device programming.
• Experience supporting SAFe Agile Release Trains (ARTs).

Work EnvironmentThis position is based in Markham, with a 40-hour work week on-site . The team consists of approximately 50 people, but for this role, you will be interacting with five other team members. The work environment is collaborative and dynamic, providing opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies in a global company.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 – $35.00/hr.Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Markham,ON.À propos d’Actalent:Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30 000 consultants et plus de 4 500 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500.Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.

Expected salary: $20 – 35 per hour

Location: Markham, ON

Job date: Wed, 16 Jul 2025 02:49:55 GMT

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