Director of Hardware Engineering

SmartSkin Technologies; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions company in Fredericton is seeking a Director of Hardware Engineering to lead innovative hardware product development. This role requires 10+ years of experience in hardware engineering with strong expertise in electronics and team leadership. The ideal candidate will foster a culture of innovation and drive best practices in design. Competitive compensation, health benefits, and career growth opportunities are offered in this high-impact leadership position.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Company-paid health and dental benefits

Group RRSP with matching

Relocation assistance available

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in hardware engineering, R&D, or product development.
• Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary hardware teams.
• Strong technical expertise in PCB design and embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hardware engineering team to deliver innovative sensorized products.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in hardware design.
• Collaborate with software and firmware teams to align hardware design.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Electronics expertise

Communication

Mechanical integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

SmartSkin Technologies delivers advanced manufacturing optimization solutions globally to the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. Our patented, award-winning Quantifeel™ sensor and software platform serves the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies and leading beverage brands. Our engineering and R&D teams are based in New Brunswick, with growing presence in North America and Europe.

We are seeking a strategic, results-driven Director of Hardware Engineering to lead the design, development, and innovation of our sensor hardware products. Reporting to the Chief Product Officer, this leader will guide multidisciplinary engineering teams, drive innovation, and ensure the delivery of high-performance, scalable hardware solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Hardware Design & Development

• Lead the hardware engineering team to deliver innovative sensorized container twins, integrating PCB, electronics, and mechanical design with customer-specific packaging geometries.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in hardware design, including design for manufacturability, testability and reliability.
• Scale and grow the team, establishing effective onboarding, mentoring, and training processes for new members.
• Direct the creation and refinement of manufacturing tooling, such as custom fixtures, jigs, and equipment, to ensure scalable, consistent and reliable end products.
• Collaborate with software, firmware, and product management teams to align hardware design with product goals and market requirements.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and materials to improve product performance, efficiency, and innovation.

Team Leadership & Organizational Development

• Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing hardware engineering team across electronics, mechanical, and embedded disciplines.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support professional development, career growth, and cross-functional collaboration for engineering staff.
• Lead technical planning, resource allocation, and project execution within the hardware team.

Strategic & Technical Leadership

• Collaborate and dDefine the hardware vision and roadmap to support long-term product innovation and organizational growth.
• Ensure engineering decisions balance performance, reliability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Establish engineering standards, documentation practices, and best-in-class design processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electronics, mechatronics, or a related field (advanced degree a plus).
• 10+ years of leadership experience in hardware engineering, R&D, or product development.
• Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary hardware teams and delivering complex hardware products.
• Strong technical expertise in electronics, PCB design, mechanical integration, and embedded systems.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Experience defining hardware roadmaps, technical standards, and driving engineering innovation.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with sensors, IoT devices, or embedded systems hardware design.
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping, validation, and product development processes.
• Demonstrated success in leading innovation-driven engineering teams.

What We Offer

• A high-impact leadership role shaping the hardware engineering vision for a global technology leader.
• A collaborative, innovation-driven environment with opportunity to influence the next generation of sensor products.
• Relocation assistance for candidates outside New Brunswick may be available.

SmartSkin is driven by integrity, innovation, and ambition. We offer competitive compensation, company-paid health and dental benefits, a Group RRSP with matching, and real opportunities to grow your career while making an impact in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

Please apply online at https://smartskintech.com/careers/ for this opportunity. We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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