Hardware Design Engineer

Brunel; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a motivated Hardware Design Engineer to join its dynamic R&D team. This role involves collaborating with electrical, software, and mechanical engineers to develop and improve products from design to testing. You will perform circuit design, PCB layout, and ensure the quality of documentation. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment, where your contributions will directly impact product development. If you are passionate about electronics and eager to advance your career, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in hardware design and PCB layout.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware design activities including PCB layout and BOM creation.
• Conduct testing for both analog and digital circuitry.

Skills

Circuit Design

PCB Layout

Problem-Solving Skills

Bilingualism (English, French)

Soldering Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCAD

Lab Measurement Equipment

Job description

As part of its R&D team, our client is looking for a highly motivated Hardware Design engineer. Reporting to the R&D Manager, you will work in an agile team of electrical, software and mechanical engineers. The engineer’s responsibilities will mainly focus on product development and improvement. From the design phase to testing and validation, he/she ensures good quality of both product and required documents.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Perform hardware design activities including electronic design, schematic capture, PCB layout, BOM creation, and PCB manufacturing package generation
2. Perform circuit level design and testing for both analog and digital circuitry (filter design, signal conditioning, optical/capacitive isolation, SMPS, current sensing, communication interfaces)
3. Experience with different communication protocols and physical layers (SPI, I2C, UART, etc.)
4. Design test stations for product debug and verification
5. Plan and perform board bring-up and testing for PCBA
6. Prepare PCBA manufacturing package and support manufacturer
7. Maintain documentation and prepare test plans
8. Support the software development team on the hardware related tasks
9. Conduct and document investigations of hardware anomalies and failures
10. Stay up to date with the most recent technological advancement in electronics to apply to future product developments
11. Document the design, functionality and tests related to product development
12. Adhere to health and safety rules (personal and equipment)
13. Ensure to meet scheduled deadlines and report risks, problems and delays to the supervisor

Requirements:

1. Holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical or electronics engineering with 3+ years of experience
2. Experience with circuit design and PCB layout using specialized software (e.g. Altium Designer, KiCAD)
3. Hands on experience with lab measurement equipment
4. Able to assemble and solder components
5. Good analytical and problem-solving skills
6. Autonomous, rigorous and results-oriented
7. Holds a Canadian work permit
8. Bilingualism (English, French) written and spoken

What We Offer:

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About Us:

Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That’s what we continually strive for. Brunel provides the global recruitment and workforce services you need to lead your industry. With 45 years of market experience in Renewable Energy, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Mining and Infrastructure, we help you finish major projects safely, compliantly, on-time, within budget and at the highest quality, so you can keep growing – anywhere in the world.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Industries: IT System Design Services and Engineering Services