Electronics Technician II

Distech Controls’ success and reputation are fueled by our world-class team of employees. We look for qualified individuals who are striving to succeed and that wish to actively contribute to our continued growth. Distech Controls values its team members and offers them a modern, motivating work environment, and competitive salaries and benefits.
Distech Controls is a Canadian-based company located in Brossard, on the South Shore of Montreal (QC), with a European headquarter in Brignais (Lyon), France. We are proud to be part of the Acuity Inc. family since 2015. Our mission is to connect people with intelligent building solutions for better health, better space, and better efficiencies through our forward-thinking technologies and services.
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.
We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.
Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated Electronics Technician to join our Manufacturing Engineering team. Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering, this role provides first-line technical support to production operations through troubleshooting, product investigation, and repair activities. The successful candidate will support manufacturing teams by assisting with PCBA analysis, RMA investigations, and test equipment maintenance while contributing to product quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
- Provide technical support to production.
- Perform troubleshooting and basic repair of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).
- Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations on production and returned products (RMA).
- Execute electrical and functional tests using established procedures and test equipment.
- Document troubleshooting activities, repair results, and investigation findings.
- Assist in maintaining production test equipment and workstations.
- Support the setup and configuration of production computers, printers, and test software.
- Perform soldering, rework, and component replacement on electronic assemblies.
- Participate in validation of repairs and corrective actions.
- Assist in implementing continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, reliability, and production efficiency.
- Support inventory management of repair and test components.Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Electronics Technology or equivalent technical education.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, repair, or testing.
- Knowledge of analog and digital electronics.
- Experience with electronic assembly, soldering, and rework techniques.
- Familiarity with troubleshooting electronic products and PCBAs.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and assembly drawings.
- Diploma in Electronics Technology or equivalent technical education.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, repair, or testing.
- Knowledge of analog and digital electronics.
- Experience with electronic assembly, soldering, and rework techniques.
- Familiarity with troubleshooting electronic products and PCBAs.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and assembly drawings.
Skills and Minimum Experience Required
- Knowledge of electronic circuit board manufacturing methods and IPC standards.
- Knowledge of CE, UL, CSA, and other applicable standards.
- Experience automating production testing for electronic circuit boards and products.
- Refrigeration and HVAC system knowledge.
- Knowledge of the Linux operating system.
- Experience with ERP or MES systems
- .Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
- Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a rapidly growing organization.
- Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft 365 suite.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft 365 suite.
- Knowledge of electronic circuit board manufacturing methods and IPC standards.Knowledge of CE, UL, CSA, and other applicable standards.
- Experience automating production testing for electronic circuit boards and products.
- Refrigeration and HVAC system knowledge.
- Knowledge of the Linux operating system.
- Experience with ERP or MES systems.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
Distech Controls Inc. is owned by Acuity Inc., which is located in the United States. These companies share a global recruitment system on which the data you provide will be stored, and which will be subject to the laws of the United States of America.
The pay rate for this position is $29 an hour. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on role. For a list of our benefits, click here.
We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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