Test Engineer Job Ottawa area,Ontario Canada,Engineering

Join Us as a Test Engineer!

Are you passionate about building reliable test systems that ensure products perform at their best? At ORBCOMM, we're looking for a hands-on Test Engineer to design, develop, and support automated test solutions used throughout product development, validation, and manufacturing.

If you enjoy combining electrical engineering, software development, and hands-on hardware troubleshooting to solve complex problems, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

As a Test Engineer, you'll play an important role in ensuring ORBCOMM products can be tested efficiently, accurately, and reliably throughout the product lifecycle.

You'll design and build manufacturing test stations and fixtures, develop automated test software using and Python, and provide technical support across production and engineering test environments. Working closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams, you'll troubleshoot electronic systems, investigate test failures, and help improve product quality, manufacturing throughput, and test system reliability.

This role is based out of our Ottawa, Ontario office and is full-time onsite, providing the opportunity for hands-on collaboration with our Engineering and Manufacturing teams.

What You'll Do

Test System Design & Development

Design, develop, and deploy automated manufacturing test stations and fixtures.

Develop and maintain automated test software applications using and Python.

Integrate hardware and software components to create reliable and efficient test solutions.

Support test systems throughout product development, validation, and manufacturing.

Troubleshooting & Production Support

Interpret electrical schematics and troubleshoot hardware and software issues.

Investigate production test failures and identify root causes.

Implement corrective actions to resolve product and manufacturing test issues.

Provide technical support for production and engineering test environments.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

Create and maintain technical documentation, test procedures, and test specifications.

Identify opportunities to improve test system performance, reliability, and efficiency.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality and manufacturing throughput.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical and manufacturing challenges.

Who You Are

You're a hands-on engineer who enjoys combining hardware and software to solve technical problems. If you have:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

3-5 years of experience designing, developing, or supporting automated test systems and fixtures.

Programming experience with and Python.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.

Strong electronic hardware troubleshooting and debugging skills.

Experience investigating test failures and performing root cause analysis.

Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and test specifications.

Leverage AI-enabled tools and automation to support daily tasks and productivity.

Commitment to continuous learning in digital and AI literacy.

Then we want to meet you!

The Benefits of Working HereA career with ORBCOMM offers a unique opportunity to grow your skills and expand your expertise in a collaborative, innovative environment. Beyond being part of an exceptional team, we provide a competitive, locally relevant benefits package designed to support our employees around the world. Benefits vary by location and include health and wellness coverage, paid time off, retirement or savings programs, flexible work arrangements, insurance coverage, lifestyle perks, and access to employee discounts—helping you thrive both professionally and…