QA Test & Validation Technician

SPARK Microsystems is looking for a Junior Technician in Electrical or Electronic Engineering Technology (or similar), recently graduated, to conduct validation testing of our revolutionary wireless technology on various embedded products.

Reporting to the Validation Director, you will work with practical solutions, such as computer mice, headsets, speakers and IoT products, that use our innovative UWB radio chips. You will work closely with the firmware, hardware, application and ASIC teams, in an Agile Scrum environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Run established test plans repeatedly on SPARK hardware and silicon to ensure consistent performance and reliability.
• Set up, use, and maintain validation test benches in collaboration with engineers.
• Accurately record test data and observations to support analysis and debugging.
• Detect anomalies, failures, or unexpected behaviors and clearly report them to the engineering team.
• Help improve test efficiency and lab workflows over time.
• Any other relevant task

Nice to have (depending on profile):

• Assemble or modify test bench prototypes (basic HW hands-on work).
• Write or adapt simple scripts (e.g., Python or similar) to automate tests or collect data.

Your Qualifications

• Education & Experience

College diploma (DEC) in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field (Targeting Level 1-2 profiles).

0–3 years of experience in a test or validation environment (Junior/Intermediate profile).

• Technical Skills

Familiarity with standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters).

Ability to read and follow technical test plans and procedures.

• Key Attributes

High attention to detail and the ability to perform repetitive testing tasks with high rigor and consistency.

Adhere to and contribute to the continuous improvement of the verification and validation process.

Excellent communication and writing skills in French and English: Need to interact on a regular basis with colleagues/clients across the country and abroad.

The Perks

• A growing start-up where each person has an important role in the success of the Company.
• Be part of a passionate, creative and motivated team in a collaborative mode.
• A place where you can grow and become the professional you want to be.
• Group insurance from day one.
• Employee stock option plan.
• A fun social life: events/activities, coffee-breaks, lunch and learns, and more!
• Flexible hours to balance work/personal life.
• In addition to vacation, sick leave and holidays, Spark offers additional days off.