Lab Technician
CANDIDATES MUST BE LOCATED IN THE GREATER MONTREAL AREA, QUEBEC
About SafelyYou SafelyYou’s passionate mission is to empower safer, more person-centered care across senior living through world-leading AI, industry-changing hardware, and remote expert clinicians, significantly improving outcomes for residents while increasing peace of mind for families and reducing costs for communities. Originating in 2015 as the doctoral research of CEO George Netscher—and inspired by his own family's experience with Alzheimer's disease—SafelyYou was spun out of UC Berkeley’s Artificial Intelligence Research Lab, one of the top five AI research groups in the world. And today, our company is solving critical challenges in senior living, from resident falls and ER visits to staffing concerns, length of stay, and NOI. All helping ensure that communities can focus on improved care for residents while still reaching their financial goals. SafelyYou is one of five most innovative fall technologies referenced in the Senate Falls Report (2019), a winner of the McKnight’s Tech Partner of the Year, and has been named to Fortune’s Impact 20 list, which recognizes companies making people’s lives better through innovation. Your Role at SafelyYou As a Lab Technician, you will support the engineering team by building, assembling, troubleshooting, and maintaining hardware prototypes, test fixtures, and lab systems. This is a highly hands-on role that spans electronics assembly, mechanical prototype builds, system-level integration, and day-to-day lab operations. You will help turn engineering concepts into working prototypes by performing SMT soldering and rework, assembling 3D-printed and machined parts, building test jigs and fixtures, and supporting automated and remote test setups. You will also assist with troubleshooting and repair of returned devices, lab shipment logistics, and maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient lab environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in clean and reliable builds, and thrives in a fast-moving product development environment.
Key Responsibilities
Assemble and rework electronic prototypes, including SMT and through-hole components Perform fine hand soldering, PCB rework, wiring, and cable harness assembly Build mechanical prototype assemblies using 3D-printed, injection-molded, CNC-machined, and/or off-the-shelf parts Assemble, maintain, and troubleshoot test jigs and fixtures for bench validation and automated testing Assist developers and engineers with remote test fixtures, including setup, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair returned or RMA devices in collaboration with engineers, and document findings Support system-level builds including Ethernet switches, cabling, connectors, and basic server rack integration Handle lab shipping and receiving logistics, including packaging outgoing units, receiving materials, and coordinating shipments Set up and operate lab equipment such as soldering stations, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and bench power supplies Assist engineers with prototype bring-up, debugging, measurements, and basic troubleshooting Keep the lab organized, clean, safe, and efficient, and help maintain tools, consumables, components, and inventory Follow ESD, safety, and lab best practices at all times The Ideal Candidate: You don't need to meet every requirement to apply. We value curiosity, initiative, attention to detail, and a strong hands-on mindset.
Minimum Qualifications
D.E.C. (Diplome d'etudes collegiales) in Quebec in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electromechanics, or a related technical field Located in the Greater Montreal Area Hands-on experience with electronic assembly and test equipment, including soldering irons, SMT rework tools, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and bench power supplies Experience assembling and troubleshooting prototype electronics and electromechanical systems Experience with mechanical assemblies involving 3D-printed and machined parts, fasteners, and general prototype hardware Comfortable reading assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, and basic schematics Experience with system integration tasks such as network switch installation, cable routing, labelling, and basic rack setups Strong attention to detail, good documentation habits, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional engineering teams Assets / Nice to Have Experience with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks or similar Familiarity with CNC programming or machining workflows Basic firmware programming experience, including using command-line interface Experience supporting automated test fixtures or hardware validation setups in a hardware R&D or prototyping environment Why Join Us? You Can Make a Difference! SafelyYou offers a competitive compensation package, including but not limited to: A mission-driven company culture Fully remote Competitive salary & benefits, including fully paid employee premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision 401k Program Monthly Education, Well-being & WFH stipends Non-accrual PTO Growth Potential Company Retreats Medical & Family/Parental Leave At SafelyYou, we believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, competitive, and resilient company. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We value all the perspectives our team members bring to the table, and that is why we don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We want to hear from YOU! We encourage you to apply even if you do not fit 100% of the technical requirements. Apply To This Job