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Electrical Engineer

Location: Salmon Arm, B.C.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $54,000-$99,500 per year

For over thirty years, Valid Manufacturing has built a reputation as a world-class hi-tech company designing, engineering and manufacturing innovative and reliable solutions for a wide range of industries.  Our reputation has been built on delivering quality products backed by exceptional customer support.  We believe that great customer service starts with employees who are valued and appreciated, and that business thrives when our talented team works cooperatively to solve problems, exchange ideas and find new ways of doing things.

Valid is searching for an Electrical Engineer who will interact with customers and the engineering team using customer input and sales information to design or re-design, develop, test and implement electrical products.  This individual is expected to provide technical support interacting closely with several departments within the company.

Why Consider Valid?

• Competitive salary.
• Work with a team of skilled individuals who will recognize you for your knowledge, skill, enthusiasm, and passion for your role in our organization.
• Work in a comfortable environment that allows you to get the job done while ensuring that you maintain a healthy work / life balance.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Company pension plan that recognizes and rewards length of service.
• Support for your personal and professional development needs.
• Salmon Arm is a great, centrally located, growing community that offers a wide range of activities for all ages.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares electrical drawings for the purpose of design, development and manufacturing of electrical products, adhering to engineering standards and industry codes when applicable.
• Collaborates with the engineering team as new products are being developed and existing systems improved.
• Responds to customers resolving electrical issues and provides engineering technical support as required
• Proposes, sources/develops, tests new system subcomponents, and tests recently developed systems for performance.
• Uses technical observations and customer feedback to act as a catalyst for continued improvement in Valid’s products and processes.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong technical communication and reporting skills.
• Excellent observation skills and attention to detail.

• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be a strong team player.
• Required to be detail-orientated, well organized and have good time management skills.

• Positive attitude and ability to deal with setbacks.
• Ability to take input from a range of sources and incorporate them into the best design possible.
• Ability to make quick decisions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Eligibility for registration with EGBC.
• Experience with engineering and production processes.

• Wide range of technical competency in electrical engineering discipline.

• Familiarity with engineering standards.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite

Working Conditions:

• Office environment
• Occasional overtime may be required

Reflective of the community we work in, Valid recognizes that work/life balance is important.  At Valid, we will keep you interested and rewarded while at work, and we are committed to ensuring that this is a company and career you will want to grow with!

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your cover letter and resume to careers@validmfg.com introducing yourself and telling us why you think you are a good fit with us here at Valid.  Please note that all applications are treated in strict confidence. (Please note that we are not accepting out of country applicants at this time.)

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about us, please go to www.validmfg.com.

Electrical Product Support

Location: Salmon Arm, B.C.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $52,000-$78,000 per year

For over thirty years, Valid Manufacturing has built a reputation as a world-class hi-tech company designing, engineering and manufacturing innovative and reliable solutions for a wide range of industries.  Our reputation has been built on delivering quality products backed by exceptional customer support.  We believe that great customer service starts with employees who are valued and appreciated, and that business thrives when our talented team works cooperatively to solve problems, exchange ideas and find new ways of doing things.

Valid is searching for an Electrical Product Integrator who is responsible for preparing layout drawings for electrical kiosks and cabinets.  This individual will provide specification and documentation support for the company’s electrical products and work as an integral part of the Quality Assurance Program to ensure product reliability.

Why Consider Valid?

• Competitive salary.
• Work with a team of skilled individuals who will recognize you for your knowledge, skill, enthusiasm, and passion for your role in our organization.
• Work in a comfortable environment that allows you to get the job done while ensuring that you maintain a healthy work / life balance.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Company pension plan that recognizes and rewards length of service.
• Support for your personal and professional development needs.
• Salmon Arm is a great, centrally located, growing community that offers a wide range of activities for all ages.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares layout drawings for electrical kiosks and cabinets.
• Verifies that electrical materials and designs follow customer and Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) specifications.
• Prepares material requisitions for layouts and submits to purchasing and work order processors.
• Checks kiosks and cabinets once they have been built and populated with electrical materials.
• Prepares “as built” drawings.
• Develops and maintains spreadsheet calculator templates for various design criteria such as service ratings, circuit ratings, circuit loading, voltage drop and fault current.
• Assists with gathering data from product testing.
• Identifies and annotates existing documents for future design revisions.
• Researches technology for new product development.

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail-orientated, well organized with good time management skills.
• Efficiently manage large volumes of data.
• Ability to deal with multiple projects simultaneously.

Requirements:

• Post-secondary education from an accredited Institute of Technology an asset.
• Possess a strong background in electrical trade.
• Previous CAD experience is an asset.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Familiar with electrical distribution equipment from various manufacturers.
• Previous experience with control, lighting, motor control, VFD and PLC systems is an asset.
• MRP system experience is an asset.
• Project Management experience is an asset.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment an asset.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment with frequent trips to the production floor.
• Must adhere to all safety practices and procedures and work in a safe manner at all times.

Reflective of the community we work in, Valid recognizes that work/life balance is important.  At Valid, we will keep you interested and rewarded while at work, and we are committed to ensuring that this is a company and career you will want to grow with!

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your cover letter and resume to careers@validmfg.com introducing yourself and telling us why you think you are a good fit with us here at Valid.  Please note that all applications are treated in strict confidence. (Please note that we are not accepting out of country applicants at this time.)

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about us, please go to www.validmfg.com.

Electrical Engineering Manager

Location: Salmon Arm, B.C.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary Range:  $125,000 – $150,000

For over thirty years, Valid has built a reputation as a world-class innovator in high-tech manufacturing. By focusing on exceptional quality and customer service, we develop strong relationships and partnerships with really great companies jointly creating really great products.

Valid is searching for an Electrical Engineering Supervisor who will serve as the functional engineering leader supervising a team of electrical technologists and engineers as they develop, test, modify, and create solutions to technical problems. This individual oversees various engineering processes and timelines in order to ensure successful completions on the work that is required

Responsibilities:

• Leads the engineering team members and promotes professional development and high engagement through recognition and establishment of individual and team objectives.
• Reviews the work performed and the methods used by engineering staff.
• Completes employee performance reviews and develops personal growth opportunities.
• Participates in preparing budgets, and approving expenditures.
• Oversees policy, procedure and safety guideline adherence.
• Communicates and collaborates with other departments to coordinate work.

Skills & Abilities:

• Work requires a broad knowledge of electrical engineering processes.
• Able to deal with complex issues in a fast-paced setting.
• Must be able to function effectively in a results-oriented, deadline-driven environment.
• Experienced with leading, managing and developing a team.
• Experienced with project management being able to keep projects, processes, and the engineering team on track.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of groups and take input from a range of sources and incorporate them into the best outcome possible.

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or another related field
• Registration in good standing as a professional engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists BC, or another Canadian provincial Engineering Association, and qualified for the role of Responsible Registrant.
• 5+ years’ supervisory experience
• 5+ years’ experience in a related field
• Solid knowledge of MRP, product flow and scheduling systems
• Experience or familiarity with Canadian Electrical Code
• Experience dealing with third party testing laboratories (CSA, UL, ETL, etc.) product inspections, certifications and ongoing updates an asset
• Exhibits maturity, professionalism, and a customer-first focus
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and able to balance competing priorities

Working Conditions: 

• Office environment
• Occasional travel required

Why Consider Valid?

• Work with a team of skilled individuals who will recognize you for your knowledge, skill, enthusiasm, and passion for your role in our organization
• Work in a comfortable environment that allows you to get the job done while ensuring that you maintain a healthy work / life balance
• Support for your personal and professional development needs
• Salmon Arm is a great, centrally-located, affordable community that offers a wide range of activities for all ages
• Competitive salary, benefits, and pension plan

Reflective of the community we work in, Valid recognizes that work / life balance is important, and we are committed to ensuring that this is a company and career you will want to grow with. At Valid, we will keep you interested and rewarded while at work. Our community, and all that the Shuswap / Okanagan region has to offer, will keep you interested and rewarded the rest of the time!

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward a cover letter and resume to careers@validmfg.com introducing yourself and tell us why you think you are a good fit with us here at Valid.

To learn more about us, please go to www.validmfg.com. We thank all applicants in advance but only those individuals who we feel best fit this role will be contacted.

Mechanical Designer

Location: Salmon Arm, B.C.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $52,000-$84,000 per year

For over thirty years, Valid Manufacturing has built a reputation as a world-class hi-tech company designing, engineering and manufacturing innovative and reliable solutions for a wide range of industries.  Our reputation has been built on delivering quality products backed by exceptional customer support.  We believe that great customer service starts with employees who are valued and appreciated, and that business thrives when our talented team works cooperatively to solve problems, exchange ideas and find new ways of doing things.

Valid is searching for a Mechanical Designer who is responsible for the maintenance and support of existing product lines and over time will be responsible for the design and development of new products. This role may be assigned several projects simultaneously and will be responsible for their overall success, all while working closely with other departments within the company.

Why Consider Valid?

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Company pension plan that recognizes and rewards length of service.
• Work with a team of skilled individuals who will recognize you for your knowledge, skill, enthusiasm, and passion for your role in our organization.
• Work in a comfortable environment that allows you to get the job done while ensuring that you maintain a healthy work / life balance.
• Support for your personal and professional development needs.
• Salmon Arm is a great, centrally located, growing community that offers a wide range of activities for all ages.

Responsibilities:

• Supports existing product lines and modifies products according to customer’s specific needs.
• Develops new product variants ensuring that designs are as cost effective as possible.
• Communicates regularly with manufacturing.
• Production and maintenance of all fabrication drawings.
• Ensures accuracy of bill of materials and fabrication procedures.
• Gains knowledge of manufacturing processes to support decision making.
• Other duties as assigned or required. 

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail-orientated, well organized with good troubleshooting skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to deal with setbacks.
• Work as part of a team with an ability to work independently when necessary.
• Take responsibility and initiative for the success of a project and work effectively with others involved.
• Open to positive and constructive feedback.
• Ability to take input from a range of sources and incorporate them into the best design possible.
• Ability to make quick decisions.

Requirements:

• Mechanical Engineering Technologist Diploma or Engineering Degree.
• Previous Solidworks work experience.
• Good working knowledge of design tables and sheet metal parts.
• Must have competent computer skills with MS Office products.
• Experience in the design of weldments, machined parts and sheet metal parts an asset.
• Experience in relative costing of various manufacturing processes an asset.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment
• Occasional overtime may be required

Reflective of the community we work in, Valid recognizes that work/life balance is important.  At Valid, we will keep you interested and rewarded while at work, and we are committed to ensuring that this is a company and career you will want to grow with!

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your cover letter and resume to careers@validmfg.com introducing yourself and telling us why you think you are a good fit with us here at Valid.  Please note that all applications are treated in strict confidence. (Please note that we are not accepting out of country applicants at this time.)

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about us, please go to www.validmfg.com.