Electrical Engineer

Vitacore Industries; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Metro Vancouver is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer. The role involves designing, testing, and implementing high-performance electronics and energy systems. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 3-5 years of relevant experience in circuit design, with strong skills in PCB layout and debugging. This position offers a competitive salary of $80,000-$100,000 annually, health benefits, and 3 weeks paid vacation.

Benefits

Health & Dental benefits

3 weeks paid vacation

Tuition Assistance Program

Multiple company events

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in circuit design and high-voltage systems.
• Proficient in PCB layout and design tools.
• Excellent hands-on testing and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and test circuits involving high-voltage capacitors.
• Develop and optimize multilayer PCB designs.
• Conduct risk assessments related to high-voltage systems.

Skills

Circuit design

High-voltage systems

PCB layout

Problem-solving

Embedded systems

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

Job description

About Vitacore

Vitacore, we integrate cutting-edge research and technology with a profound commitment to sustainability and innovation. Established in 2020, Vitacore is driven by our mission to develop transformative products and services that address critical global issues, ensuring ethical practices and effective outcomes for the betterment of humankind and the planet. Our journey began with a focus on the healthcare sector, where we became leaders in manufacturing recycling single-use protective equipment. Today, we apply our expertise and innovative spirit to broader challenges, developing advanced technologies, sustainable practices, and innovative manufacturing processes that redefine what is possible across various industries.

About the Role: Vitacore is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role will be instrumental in supporting the design, testing, and implementation of high-performance electronics and energy systems. You will play a key part in developing and refining electrical systems that interface with large high-voltage capacitors and support advanced printed circuit board (PCB) development.

This position is ideal for an individual who is passionate about hands-on prototyping, building novel hardware solutions, and working in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and test circuits involving high-voltage capacitors and energy storage systems.
• Develop and optimize multilayer PCB designs using industry-standard software (e.g., Altium Designer, KiCad).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on electronics integration, prototyping, and system debugging.
• Conduct risk assessments, thermal and safety analyses related to high-voltage systems.
• Generate detailed documentation including schematics, layout files, BOMs, and test plans.
• Support rapid iteration of hardware designs and prototype builds.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards (CSA, UL, CE as applicable).

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 35 years of relevant experience in circuit design and high-voltage systems.
• Proficient in PCB layout and design tools (Altium, KiCad, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of analog and digital electronics.
• Excellent problem-solving, hands-on testing, and debugging skills.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and microcontrollers is an asset.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, R&D, or start-up environment preferred.

Compensation

• $80,000-$100,000 annual salary, depending on experience.
• Health & Dental benefits.
• 3 weeks paid vacation.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Multiple company events throughout the year.