Manufacturing Engineer II

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Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors. 

ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.

Our facility in Mississauga, Ontario has key positions in Sales, Marketing, Research & Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Support and other disciplines. Operating since 1984, this site specializes in the design, development, manufacturing and marketing of a broad portfolio of innovative LED and Lamp technology. The Toronto facility serves a variety of markets such as electronics, optoelectronics, digital printing, general assembly, coatings, and medical device manufacturing, as well as endoscopy, bioscience research, microscopy and instrumentation. 

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II with strong electronics and test engineering expertise to support rapid new product introduction (NPI) and sustain high‑quality production of electronic and electromechanical products. This role goes beyond traditional process engineering and includes electronics design collaboration, PCBA and product test development, test software, fixture design, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and close partnership with R&D throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings a solid electronics foundation, strong hands‑on aptitude, and experience developing manufacturing and test solutions in regulated or quality‑driven environments.

Main responsibilities: 

• New Product Introduction & Lifecycle Ownership
  • • Ensure manufacturing, test, and validation processes are fully developed, validated, and production ready for product launch.
    • Coordinate and execute trial production runs for all new products.
    • Validate work orders, BOMs, routings, and product structures for NPI products.

• Electronics, Test Engineering & Software Development

  • Develop test strategies, test requirements, and test coverage for PCBAs, sub‑assemblies, and final products.
  • Design, build, and debug electronic test fixtures, assembly fixtures, jigs, and error‑proofing solutions.
  • Write, maintain, and debug test software to support PCBA‑level and final product acceptance testing.
  • Develop and implement advanced test and inspection methodologies in collaboration with QA and R&D.
  • Support production and service teams with troubleshooting of complex electronic, test, or systemic issues

• Design Collaboration

  • Collaborate with design teams on electronics design, testability (DFT), and manufacturability (DFM/DFA).
  • Apply working knowledge of electronic circuits, components, and PCB assemblies, combined with practical mechanical aptitude to design and develop tools, fixtures, and jigs to aid assembly, testing, and quality assurance.

• Validation, Quality & Compliance

  • Develop and execute validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) for manufacturing processes and test equipment.
  • Lead process pFMEA activities and support product design FMEA (dFMEA).
  • Drive root cause failure analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Coordinate testing, evaluation, and verification as required for supplier or CI driven changes.
  • Work with QA to create high‑level inspection and test procedures for critical or high‑risk components.

• Manufacturing & Operational Support

  • Plan, direct, develop manufacturing and test processes.
  • Analyze workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, and production layout for efficiency.
  • Provide production estimates, takt and cycle time analysis to support management decisions.
  • Develop, update, and maintain manufacturing and test documentation (MAPs, ITPs).
  • Train production staff on manufacturing, assembly, and test procedures.
  • Apply statistical methods (SPC, CPK, Gage R&R) to monitor and improve manufacturing performance as required.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across the product lifecycle.

Requirements: 

• 3+ years of experience in Electronics Engineering, Test Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering within a production environment.
  • Electronics Design Engineering – schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium, KiCad, Eagle, Cadstar, or equivalent.
  • Software Engineering – proficient in at least one of the following: JavaScript, Python, LabVIEW, Java, C++, Embedded C or equivalent languages.
  • Test Engineering – development of test requirements, electronic test fixtures, and PCBA/final product acceptance testing procedures.
  • Mechanical Design Engineering – mechanical fixture design using SolidWorks, Solid Edge, AutoCAD, or equivalent.
  • Validation Engineering – development and execution of IQ/OQ/PQ protocols.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline; C.E.T. considered with relevant experience.
• Strong electronics fundamentals (analog/digital circuits, components, PCBA manufacturing and test).
• Hands‑on experience debugging PCBAs at the component, schematic, or signal‑level.
• Experience selecting test instrumentation (DMMs, power supplies, DAQs, oscilloscopes, etc.).
• Practical hands‑on experience with electro‑mechanical assemblies.
• Experience with New Product Introduction, production cell setup, and operator training.
• Experience with validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) in regulated or quality‑driven environments.
• Experience with PLM systems and MRP/ERP software.
• Experience with SPC concepts including CPK and Gage R&R.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S/6S.
• Experience working in an ISO9001, 14001, 13485 certified, and/or FDA QSR compliant environment is an asset

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Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team! Visit: https://jobs.excelitas.com/