Applications Technician

About Voltera

Voltera is a rapidly scaling and profitable Canadian tech company that has been driving change in the additive electronics industry since 2013. Our customers span 92 countries and use our products to improve quality of life and push the boundaries of what electronics can do. From developing electronics skin to exploring space, our products support some of the world’s most exciting engineering endeavors. 

Our first product, the V-One PCB printer, integrates drilling through-holes, printing conductive materials, dispensing solder paste, and reflowing circuits to enable fast iteration of circuit board designs. Our second product, the NOVA materials dispensing system, offers precision dispensing of functional materials on both flexible and rigid substrates for flexible hybrid electronics prototyping and materials research.

As we continue to tackle new challenges, we are looking for ambitious, talented individuals to join the adventure. We are a tight-knit, mission-driven team. You will be supported by people who care, challenged to grow, and trusted to make a real impact. 

About the Job

• Delivering industry application projects - brainstorming, design, creation and assistance with marketing collateral for various applications that use our technology (primarily circuit design).
• Research ways our products can be used in various fields.
• Materials testing (including but not limited to conductive pastes and substrates).
• Recording data from application projects, sample printing and test work, and compiling into data sheets that can be shared internally and externally.
• Hardware troubleshooting.
• Communicating and collaborating with sales, marketing, software and customer support to deliver excellent UX to our users.
• Creating samples requested by the sales team, and creating the corresponding content (pictures, videos, technical spec. sheets).
• Delivering quality prints for printing service customers.

Working conditions

• Works full time out of our office in Waterloo.

About You

• Aptitude for clearly presenting data and summarizing results to be shared both internally and with customers.
• Drive to learn and contribute in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail, documentation, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and roadblocks.
• An understanding of the fundamentals of engineering and the scientific method.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work.

Nice to haves 

• CAD Experience (Onshape, Solidworks, EAGLE, AutoCAD)
• Material science knowledge
• Some programming knowledge (Javascript, Node, Python, C++)
• An understanding of how 3D printers’ function, and the ability to troubleshoot problems that arise
• Arduino programming
• Test design experience
• Data analysis experience

Why We’re Awesome

• We’re a scaling company - you’re hired to have a voice, not to be a cog.
• Three weeks' vacation to start, plus a paid end-of-year company shutdown.
• Flexible work hours.
• Family-friendly work culture.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Located in the growing tech hub of Waterloo, Ontario, close to restaurants and easily accessible by public transit.

If this sounds like a good fit, reach out! We’d love to hear from you.

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this role is CAD $58,000–$65,000. Final compensation will be based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. This range reflects base pay only and does not include bonus eligibility or benefits.

Posting and application details

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications are reviewed by a member of our team; we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates. Selected applicants will be contacted regarding next steps.

Voltera is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to inclusion and diversity. Voltera does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offenses, marital status, family status, disability, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. 

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the recruitment process. If you require accommodation or require recruitment documents in a different format, please contact us at [email protected].