Electromechanical Production Assembler III

Electromechanical Production Assembler III

Location:

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

About the role
D-Wave seeks an Electromechanical Production Assembler to join our Engineering and Production team. The role involves building mechanical and electromechanical assemblies, gas handling racks, manifolds, tubing systems, and vacuum-related hardware for quantum computing systems. You will work closely with Engineering, Production, Lab Technicians, and Engineering Change Control to assemble, test, document, and improve complex systems and processes.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly instructions, BOMs, schematics, and P&IDs.

Assemble and install mechanical and electromechanical subassemblies, gas handling racks, manifolds, panels, brackets, tubing systems, vacuum components, and related hardware.

Cut, bend, route, and install stainless steel tubing, fittings, valves, regulators, gauges, sensors, pumps, and related instrumentation.

Install, align, fasten, and adjust components to ensure proper fit and function.

Support basic electrical assembly tasks, including cable routing, connector installation, labeling, and simple test setup as required.

Safely and accurately use hand tools, power tools, torque tools, measuring tools, and shop equipment.

Perform drilling, tapping, deburring, fitting, alignment, minor mechanical modifications, pressure and vacuum testing, and helium leak checking.

Complete production logs, work orders, inspection records, and assembly documentation.

Communicate build status, technical questions, and improvement ideas clearly and proactively.

Support improvements to assembly methods, tooling, fixtures, work instructions, and documentation.

Follow safety protocols and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.

Provide general lab, production, shipping/receiving, and shop support as needed.

Requirements

Post‑secondary technical diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

4+ years of hands‑on experience assembling complex mechanical or electromechanical systems.

Experience with tubing, fittings, manifolds, gas, vacuum, or pressure systems, instrumentation, or mechanical rack assembly.

Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, torque tools, measuring tools, and basic shop equipment.

Able to read and follow engineering drawings, BOMs, schematics, and written work instructions, including multi‑level BOMs.

Strong attention to detail and ability to perform accurate work with minimal supervision.

Self‑motivated, proactive, reliable, and collaborative.

Strong organizational, problem‑solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Willingness to ask questions, learn new skills, and contribute practical ideas.

Comfortable sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and working with mechanical assemblies for extended periods.

Able to lift and move objects up to 50 lbs.

Nice to have

Swagelok or similar compression fitting experience.

High‑vacuum leak checking, pressure testing, or cryogenic assembly experience.

Pump maintenance or machine shop experience.

Shipping and receiving experience.

Experience working in a startup, R&D, or low‑volume, high‑complexity production environment.

Additional requirements

Flexibility to support peak production periods when needed.

Willingness to support lab, field, production, or shop activities as required.

Commitment to safe work practices, quality workmanship, and respectful collaboration.

Compensation
57,000 – 78,000 CAD per year (Burnaby)

EEO Statement
It is D‑Wave Systems Inc. policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.

The Fine Print
No 3rd party candidates will be accepted.

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