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Vaughan, ON

Founded in 1991, the Mircom Group of Companies is North America’s largest independent designer, manufacturer and distributor of intelligent building and life safety solutions. Reaching customers in over 100 countries worldwide, our portfolio includes: fire detection & alarm, communications & security, mass notification, nurse call, and building automation & smart technologies.

Mircom’s mission is to save lives and protect property by providing a line-up of innovative and advanced solutions which are scalable to satisfy diverse user demands, from small buildings to the largest complexes. Our unwavering commitment to North American manufacturing enables us to offer the highest quality and best competitive value across our vast range of products and solutions.

The successful candidate in this role will define and own the end-to-end production and validation test strategy for PCBs and electronic equipment used in life safety products. You will create test requirements, develop detailed test plans/protocols, and ensure compliance with UL and other applicable standards. The position involves designing and building test fixtures and equipment, developing and maintaining test software, and taking full accountability for the quality and reliability of the test process. You will work closely with product design and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure products are testable and manufacturable, support design reviews with DFT input, and drive continuous improvement by analyzing test data to troubleshoot issues, improve yield, and reduce cycle time. The role also includes performing Measurement System Analysis using Six Sigma methods (stability, bias, repeatability/reproducibility), conducting risk assessments, keeping test systems current, and training production/engineering teams—especially during NPI—to ensure successful deployment and ongoing support of test processes. This is a full time permanent role based out of our facility in Vaughan, ON.

• Define test requirements and methodologies for PCBs and electronics equipment used in life safety products.
• Develop detailed test plans, protocols, and procedures to ensure product quality and compliance with UL and other industry requirements.
• Design and develop test fixtures and equipment for efficient production and validation testing.
• Write and maintain test software using appropriate programming languages and tools.
• Ownership and accountability for quality and reliability of the test process.
• Work closely with product designers to understand product specifications and ensure testability.
• Conduct Measurement System Analysis using 6σ methodology to assess stability, bias, repeatability, and reproducibility of the test environment.
• Partner with manufacturing engineers to develop and optimize test processes for safety, quality, and delivery, and cost.
• Provide input during new product design reviews to influence product design for testability and manufacturability.
• Analyze test data to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and recommend process improvements.
• Optimize test procedures to reduce cycle time, improve yield, and enhance overall test efficiency.
• Maintain and update test equipment and processes to align with technological advancements and best practices.
• Performs risk assessments to identify and mitigate weakness in the testing process.
• Functional understanding of automation tools and AI to problem solve for labour inefficiencies.
• Define clear goals for all aspects of a product test and develop steps for their proper execution
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for test fixtures, equipment, and procedures.
• Ensure all test processes comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Train production and engineering teams on the proper use of test equipment and systems, including troubleshooting and resolving test related issues during the new product introduction phase.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field; advanced training in test software platforms preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on test engineering experience within an electronics manufacturing company.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing test systems and processes that conform to UL and CSA requirements, and other Canadian safety standards.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance methodologies.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to train and guide test technicians and collaborate effectively across various departments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Project development with solid understanding of protocols, standards, and product specifications to plan and execute test development activities.
• Advanced understanding and experience with software engineering, customer experience and product design architecture.
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with various operating systems and backend programming.
• Professional work experience in analyzing and testing computer hardware and software, with strong technical skills in network protocols and test methodologies.

• A great working environment
• Competitive salary
• Group Insurance benefits
• Company RRSP program

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

At Mircom Group of Companies, we take a thoughtful and balanced approach to compensation. Salary ranges reflect the starting point for each role, while final offers are determined through a holistic assessment of the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, potential contributions, internal equity, and prevailing market conditions following the selection process. In addition to competitive pay, Mircom offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes robust benefits coverage and RRSP.

Mircom Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants regardless of cultural background, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, family status, disability or any other grounds as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code. In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Mircom is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive work environment for all individuals with disabilities in a respectful and dignified manner. Accommodations will be made available, upon request, to applicants who have specialized needs throughout the recruitment process.

Disclaimer: Mircom does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Our recruitment supplier arrangements are restricted to specific hiring needs and do not include this or other job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved in advance by Mircom to provide resumes to this posting or web-site will be considered unsolicited