Embedded Designer

Price Industries Limited; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental

Virtual Pharmacy

Mental Health services

Life Insurance

Pension match

Wellness reimbursement

Professional development

Community involvement

Tea & coffee

Job summary

Price Electronics, a division of Price Industries, is seeking an Embedded Designer to design, implement, test, and support firmware for HVAC and Building Automation products in Winnipeg. You will work within a multidisciplinary team through the full product lifecycle, from concept to production release and long-term support.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, collaboration with hardware and manufacturing teams, and a strong background in embedded systems, C, and network communication.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience developing embedded systems (professional and project-based).
• Proficiency in C development for microcontroller-based products.
• Experience debugging embedded hardware and software systems.
• Understanding of communication protocols and networking concepts.
• Experience using source control systems such as Git.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware for HVAC and Building Automation products.
• Participate in the complete product lifecycle from concept and architecture through production release and ongoing support.
• Develop and troubleshoot embedded communication networks and system integrations.
• Support hardware bring-up, product validation, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Investigate and resolve firmware, hardware, production, and field‑related issues.
• Develop test methods, automation tools, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including hardware, manufacturing, quality, and product management.
• Take ownership of technical features, subsystems, or products and deliver reliable solutions focused on quality, maintainability, and customer value.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C programming

Debugging embedded systems

Networking protocols

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS)

Tools

Git

Job description

Who We Are:

Price Electronics (www.priceelectronics.ca) a division of Price Industries, believes that Excellence matters, and continuous innovation offers benefits for everyone involved. This is why we invest in our modern, cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada. We have produced high quality, high reliability electronic assemblies for multiple markets for over 25 years. Consider joining us as we continue to innovate and grow.

What You Can Expect:

• Health and Dental - Employees and their families enjoy paid benefits covering an extensive list of medical and dental expenses and services.
• Manulife Virtual Pharmacy - Access pharmacy services anytime, anywhere through the Manulife app, with eligible prescriptions delivered directly to your home.
• Manulife Mental Health and Counselling Services - Access confidential mental health and wellness support through the Manulife app, with convenient options to book counselling, consultations, and guided programs all in one place.
• Life and Disability - You will be provided with life insurance in a multiple of your salary with an option to purchase additional coverage.
• Pension Matching Program - Invest in your future with each pay cheque through our Defined Contribution Pension Plan and we will match your contribution (up to 3% of your salary).
• Wellness Reimbursement Program - Employees are eligible for a fitness centre or club membership reimbursement of up to $300 per year, this includes Fitness related App’s.
• Personal and Professional Development - We are committed to helping you reach your potential through training and education.
• Community Involvement - Generously supporting health, charities, youth, and education opportunities is our passion, and you’re invited to be a part of that.
• Our convenient Price Café offers free Tea and Coffee.

Job Summary:

The Embedded Designer is responsible for the design, implementation, testing, and support of embedded software and electronic control systems used within the DISIO family of HVAC and Building Automation products. Working within a multidisciplinary product development team, the Embedded Designer will participate in the full product lifecycle from concept and architecture through production release and long-term support. The successful candidate will develop firmware for microcontroller-based systems, integrate communication networks, support hardware bring-up and validation activities, and contribute to reliable, maintainable, and scalable control platforms. This role requires a strong foundation in embedded systems design, a hands‑on approach to problem solving, and effective collaboration with hardware designers, manufacturing engineers, quality personnel, and product stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware for HVAC and Building Automation products.
• Participate in the complete product lifecycle from concept and architecture through production release and ongoing support.
• Develop and troubleshoot embedded communication networks and system integrations.
• Support hardware bring-up, product validation, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Investigate and resolve firmware, hardware, production, and field‑related issues.
• Develop test methods, automation tools, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including hardware, manufacturing, quality, and product management.
• Take ownership of technical features, subsystems, or products and deliver reliable solutions focused on quality, maintainability, and customer value.

Qualifications

Required

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience developing embedded systems. (professional and project based)
• Proficiency in C development for microcontroller‑based products
• Experience debugging embedded hardware and software systems.
• Understanding of communication protocols and networking concepts.
• Experience using source control systems such as Git.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Experience with HVAC, Building Automation, or Industrial Control Systems.
• Experience with BACnet, CAN, Modbus, or similar communication protocols.
• Experience with Python, JavaScript, RPA frameworks, or other software development automation tools.
• Experience with automated testing, manufacturing test systems, or product validation.
• Experience bringing new electronic products from concept through production

Job Type: On-site/in office

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.