Electrical Engineering Assistant Jobs in Alberta

As an Electrical Engineering Technologist at CoolIT, you will support the development, release, and sustainment of advanced liquid cooling solutions for data centers, enterprise servers, and high-performance computing systems. Working closely with Electrical Engineers, you will support product development activities through documentation control, product data management, testing, and manufacturing support.

This role focuses on maintaining technical documentation, creating and managing part numbers (PNs) and Bills of Materials (BOMs), processing Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), and supporting product releases through the company's PLM/PDM systems. You will assist with the introduction of new PCBA, and electrical components by gathering supplier and environmental compliance documentation, maintaining component libraries, and supporting electrical panel design activities. Through collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and suppliers, you will help ensure products are accurately documented, manufacturable, compliant, and ready for production.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project & Product Lifecycle Support

• Review and understand product and project requirements to support development and release activities.
• Assist Electrical Engineers with project documentation, and product data maintenance.
• Track assigned tasks and provide project status updates to the Electrical Engineering team lead.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities throughout the product lifecycle.

Documentation & Configuration Management

• Create and maintain part numbers (PNs), Bills of Materials (BOMs), and engineering documentation within PLM/PDM systems.
• Process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and support product release activities.
• Maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable assembly documentation, specifications, and test procedures.

Electrical Engineering Support

• Support the development of PCBAs, control systems and electrical panels
• Assist with electrical panel layouts, component selection, wiring documentation, and manufacturing package preparation.
• Support prototype builds, engineering evaluations, and product design updates.

Component & Compliance Management

• Research, evaluate, and onboard off-the-shelf (OTS) electrical components for new and existing products.
• Gather and maintain supplier documentation, including datasheets, certifications, and product specifications.
• Collect and manage environmental and regulatory compliance documentation, including RoHS, REACH, UL, CE, and related requirements.

Testing & Validation Support

• Assist with prototype assembly, product testing, and validation activities.
• Create and execute test procedures and document test results.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and corrective action activities.

WHO YOU ARE:

Basic Qualifications:

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience supporting electrical/electronic product development, PCBAs, or electrical systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience creating and maintaining engineering documentation, including part numbers, Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawings, specifications, and engineering change processes (ECNs/ECOs).
• Experience with PLM/PDM systems, preferably Arena PLM, and release management using Altium 365 or similar platforms.
• Hands-on experience with PCB design tools (Altium Designer preferred) and familiarity with microcontroller-based systems, embedded applications, and basic C programming.
• Knowledge of analog and digital circuit design principles, PCB assemblies, electrical control systems, wiring, cable assemblies, and industrial electrical components.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Experience using electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, power supplies, and related diagnostic tools.
• Understanding of electrical manufacturing, assembly, troubleshooting, prototype builds, validation testing, and production readiness activities.
• Familiarity with regulatory and environmental compliance requirements, including RoHS, REACH, UL, and CE

Skills:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documentation, configuration management, and product releases.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective collaborator with the ability to work independently and within cross-functional product development teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Altium Designer/365, PLM/PDM systems, and engineering data management tools.

WHY COOLIT?

We strive to be an employer of choice and as such we believe in rewarding our employees with career and development opportunities that willmaintainand strengthen our culture whilealigning toour vision and values.

We are a company that is full of vibrant, innovative people who love what we do. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Vacation and flex days, and paid company-wideshutdownduring the holiday season.
• Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day.
• Dress for your day - in a casual yet professional environment.
• Company-funded RRSP contributions to support your long-term financial goals.

We thank every candidate inadvance,however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

Successful candidates for this position willbe requiredto undergo background checks including criminal records check and education.

AboutCoolIT, An Ecolab Company

Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001,CoolITSystems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers. We design and manufacture solutions used by the largest tech companies globally.

Recognized as one of "The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies 2023" by Financial Times and honored with the Deloitte Fast 50 Clean Technology award in 2022, as well as the Deloitte Fast 500distinctionin both 2021 and 2022,CoolIT'srapid growth is capturing global attention.

As demand for generative AI,high performancecomputing and cloud solutions rapidlyexpands, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team

During pre-screening, we may use an AI tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and/or interview scheduling. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-hire background checks as a condition of employment.