Woodward
Test Technician
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
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- Mid level
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- On-site / unstated
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- 3 Oct 2026
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Starting wage is $24.00 per hour - Plus shift premium and overtime
All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:
- All members included in annual bonus opportunity.
- Pension – With Company Match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Member Life & AD&D /Short Term Disability/ Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re a Test Technician, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
Validate conformance to product specifications and analyze systems using production test procedures and equipment. Support the development and implementation of test procedures, and equipment maintenance and acquisition plans in conjunction with Engineering and the Test Lab Supervisor. Provide analytical details on product issues identified during test procedures, including root cause analysis and suggest possible corrective actions.
What You Will Be Doing
- Execution of all test procedures on product in accordance with approved documentation.
- Perform Environmental Stress Screening per test procedures and support Engineering Qualification & Development Testing.
- Create and issue internal documentation to facilitate rework/repair of failed assemblies.
- Create and issue detailed non-conformance reports for products failing test.
- Complete and maintain entries in the Defect Collection Database.
- Visual identification and analysis of circuit board and unit faults/defects.
- Troubleshooting of printed circuit board and assembly failures to determine root cause and implement corrective actions using various analytical tools such as 8D, 5Y, PDCA, etc.
- Support the development and verification of written test procedures with Engineering.
- Validation of drawing and schematic integrity, including submission of recommendations for documentation +/or process corrections through interface with Engineering, Process Specialists and the Test Lab Supervisor.
- Perform and support the development of Preventative Maintenance procedures based on analysis of maintenance log information and equipment manufacturer recommendations.
- Fabrication, maintenance, repair and calibration of test sets and other equipment in accordance with associated documentation.
- Investigate equipment requirements, recommend capital acquisitions for replacement, prepare expenditure requests, assist Procurement +/or the Test Lab Supervisor with sourcing, and the creation of CAPEX documentation in support of proposal(s).
- Assist Quality Assurance with the collection and preparation of product test yield data.
- Work with Process team to identify Manufacturing process improvement opportunities.
- Support responses to internal CAR's (Corrective Action Requests) stemming from internal process audits Responses include 5Y analysis of audit finding and CAR Evaluations.
- Responsible to ensure building is secure at end of 2nd shift or after accessing on weekend/overtime.
- Additional administrative duties as assigned.
What We Are Looking For
- Post-Secondary Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technician/Technologist or equivalent.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, computer, coaching and facilitation skills.
- An innovative ‘take charge' attitude coupled with solid decision making, leadership and a desire to utilize professional knowledge and share ideas.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast pace team environment, support other team members, and liaise with other departments when necessary.
- Self-confident, results orientated individual with excellent technical skills.
- Good Excel, Word and E-Mail/Internet skills.
- Strong Root Cause/Analytical skills, and experience with Pareto, 8D and 5-Why methodology an asset.
Woodward Canada Inc is committed to an inclusive, accessible, and equitable recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) . Accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process.
This recruitment process uses artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening or assessing applicants; however, all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.
In compliance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements , the compensation information provided reflects the expected range for this role. We do not request or consider past compensation.
Woodward Canada Inc is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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