Test Engineer

Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications.

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Test Engineer
. This position reports to Test Engineering Manager and will work in Vancouver, BC.

Vancouver:

Dometic Marine’s headquarters are in Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada. The facility develops and manufactures hydraulic, electronic, and combustion-based products.

About the position

As Test Engineer of the Vancouver team, you will be working in cross functional teams to develop and support electromechanical and hydraulic products that lead the recreational marine industry. You will be involved in the complete development cycle from concept to production. This position takes a hands-on approach to design and implement effective test methods and equipment, create reliable measurement systems, and perform test data and root-cause analysis.

Your main responsibilities

• Design & implement improvements to product testing (equipment, processes, methods, analysis).
• Develop new product performance specifications and test methods.
• Develop and run V&V programs based on product DFMEA, industry standards, customer and internal requirements.
• Perform, selection, installation, and integration of sensors (pressure, force, strain gauges, displacement, etc.).
• Prepare and calibrate data acquisition equipment.
• Collect and correlate field data to lab tests and lab test data. Complete data analysis.
• Monitor and record multiple tests simultaneously.
• Prepare reports on the status of tests and analysis of results to the new product launch teams. Ensure data is trustworthy.
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis on tested units and test equipment.
• Assist in the design and implementation of multi-variable experiments.
• Complete additional job duties and assignments up to 15% of the time.

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous – which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• Retirement Programs (RSP and Company Pension Plan)
• Paid Vacation
• Statutory Holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition and Professional Designation dues assistance
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Company events
• Opportunities to make an impact

The ideal candidate for this role will bring demonstrated success in engineering environment. Additionally, they will have acquired the following qualifications and experiences:

• University or Institute qualifications in Electro-Mechanical Engineering (A relevant combination of education and experience may also be considered).
• Ideally, but limited to, 4 years in a R&D environment in test or design capacities

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to manage a variety of tasks.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Professional demeanor whether in person, via email, or on the telephone.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a strong team.
• Must have real world experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and a respect for difference.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong statistical and mathematical analysis skills.
• Strong electro-mechanical aptitude
  • brushless DC motors
  • linear and rotary actuation technologies
  • embedded systems
• Familiarity with I2C, SPI, CAN-bus and network protocols
• Previous experience with data…