Posted 2 months ago
Electronics Soldering & Assembly Technician
@ Total Directional Services LLC
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Total Directional Services LLC is hiring a full-time Electronics Soldering & Assembly Technician in Calgary to build downhole drilling tools. The work covers soldering, cable and wire harness assembly, and mechanical assembly, with documentation and basic testing. The posting requires 3+ years of hands-on soldering experience, offers a salary of $70,000 to $85,000, and describes stable, year-round non-field work.
Responsibilities:
- Assemble cable and wire harnesses from schematics and wiring diagrams
- Perform precision soldering for prototype and low-volume downhole electronics
- Complete mechanical assembly with torque-controlled fasteners and hand tools
- Maintain build documentation, photos and notes
- Support basic testing and troubleshooting
Requirements summary:
- 3+ years of hands-on soldering experience (oilfield/downhole preferred)
- Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Familiarity with ESD-safe handling and clean assembly
- IPC-A-610 or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification or training
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620 |
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Total Directional Services LLC
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Electronics Soldering & Assembly Technician (Downhole Tools)
Role Overview
We are seeking a hands-on technician to support the soldering, cable and wire harness assembly, and mechanical assembly of electronic systems used in downhole drilling tools. This role is suited for someone who takes pride in clean, reliable builds and can work independently in a focused, production-driven environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Assemble and wire cable and wire harnesses using schematics and wiring diagrams
- Maintain clear build documentation (Excel/Word, photos, notes where required)
- Perform precision soldering for prototype and low-volume downhole electronics.
- Complete mechanical assembly (torque-controlled fasteners, sealing, general hand tools)
- Support testing and troubleshooting at a basic level
- Contribute to continuous improvement in build quality and workflow
Requirements
What We’re Looking For (Required)
- Minimum 3+ years of hands-on soldering experience (oilfield/downhole strongly preferred)
- Ability to read and work from schematics and wiring diagrams
- Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
- Strong documentation and record-keeping skills to support traceability and future reference; proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, photos, and notes as required
- Familiarity with ESD-safe handling and clean assembly practices
- Strong attention to detail and a build quality mindset
- Certifications and/or formal training (e.g., IPC-A-610 or IPC/WHMA-A-620)
- General mechanical aptitude in assembly:
- Torque tools and specifications
- General hand tool use
- Hands-on experience with drill presses and light shop equipment
What Sets You Apart (Strong Assets)
- Ability to understand circuits and components (not just follow drawings)
- Strong organization skills (inventory, parts tracking, build kits)
- Ability to improve or create build workflows and documentation
- Working knowledge of Ohm's Law and basic troubleshooting
Compensation & Work Environment (Calgary Context)
- Competitive salary: $70,000 – $85,000, depending on experience and capability
- Stable, year-round work (non-field role)
- Small, technically focused team — high ownership, low bureaucracy
- Opportunity to grow into advanced builds, testing, or development support
Salary Description
$70,000 - $85,000 DOEJournal
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