Electronic Design Engineer, Sr

ZEISS Group; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Halifax, Nova Scotia is seeking a Senior Electronic Design Engineer to join their R&D team. The successful candidate will design and develop electronic systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Required qualifications include a degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of five years' experience in electronic systems development. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage, along with paid time off.

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Dental

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in developing electronic systems for mixed-signal mechatronic products.
• Experience with electronic design for manufacturing and test automation.
• Proficiency in English; basic German is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and documentation of complex electronic systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for project success.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure design integrity.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Team Collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ECAD (Pulsonix)

SPICE

Job description

About Us:

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles ever-changing environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

Location/Region: This position is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia

What’s the role?
Join Zeiss Meditec-Halifax as a Sr Electronic Design Engineer and become an integral part of our pioneering ETP R&D hub in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We are looking for a passionate, creative, and adaptable professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is driven by innovation. If you have a solutions-oriented mindset and a commitment to advancing medical technology through exceptional design, this role is perfect for you.

As a Sr Electronic Design Engineer, you will leverage your engineering expertise to analyze, recommend, and develop cutting-edge design solutions that consistently exceed customer expectations. You will spearhead interdisciplinary projects of varying complexity, ensuring they meet specifications, timelines, and budgetary goals. Your work will encompass the design and development of electronic control PCBA’s, as well as electro-mechanical and electro-optical systems.

Sound Interesting?

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work seamlessly with a diverse team, including R&D, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and marketing, to achieve project goals.
• Technical Design and Testing: Partner with technical teams to design, fabricate, integrate, and test electronic systems, ensuring alignment with product and schedule requirements.
• Detailed Circuit Design: Conduct comprehensive design, development, and documentation of complex electronic circuits and systems, including:
  • Printed circuit board design (component selection, schematic capture, layout, testing)
  • Integration and testing of electronic sub-systems
  • Microcontroller firmware design, implementation, and documentation
• Documentation and Testing: Generate detailed schematics, assembly drawings, procedures, timing diagrams, and operational descriptions. Develop test protocols for various product development phases, including manufacturing.
• Vendor Interaction: Initiate and manage vendor contacts, assisting purchasing in evaluating and selecting vendors for tooling, fabricated parts, and components.
• Design Review: Serve as an independent reviewer in electronic design evaluations of complex systems and circuits.
• Project Management: Engage in project planning and execution, including timeline and cost estimations.
• Verification and Validation: Participate in the verification and validation of equipment and designs.
• Interdisciplinary Coordination: Collaborate with mechanical engineering, software, purchasing, manufacturing, quality, marketing, and electrical engineering teams.
• External Interaction: Engage with printed circuit board vendors, electronic distributors, manufacturers, and regulatory agencies.
• Onsite Collaboration: As part of our lean R&D team, onsite work in our Halifax office during regular hours is essential for collaborative success.
• Travel Opportunities: Occasional travel may be required to other ZEISS locations, including Oberkochen, Germany and California, USA.

Do you qualify?

• Educational Background: Degree in electrical engineering, electronics, optoelectronics, or comparable qualification (master’s degree preferred).
• Professional Experience: Minimum of five years in developing electronic systems for mixed-signal mechatronic products, ideally in medical technology (including one year of project management preferred).
• Technical Expertise: Strong appreciation for well-specified and documented electronics, with experience in electronic design for manufacturing. Skilled in programmable logic and embedded microprocessor integration. Experience in test and qualification automation.
• Electronics Design Tools: Proficient in electronic software tools, including ECAD (Pulsonix is an asset) and SPICE.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Exceptional troubleshooting and debugging abilities.
• Interpersonal Skills and Communication: Enthusiasm for working collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams, fostering a cooperative and productive work environment. Adept at conveying complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in English, with basic German language skills considered an asset.
• Additional Skills: Affinity for embedded software development and familiarity with medical device regulations and electrical safety standards are considered assets.

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• RPP
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Paid time off including vacation, personal, and sick days
• The list goes on!

ZEISS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Jo Anne Mittelman

Accommodation

ZEISS is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices. Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.