Hardware Engineer

Arlo Technologies, Inc.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlo Technologies, Inc. in Richmond, BC seeks a Hardware/Electrical Engineer with 3+ years of experience to work primarily in the lab. You will review schematics and PCB layouts, evaluate components, and participate in product testing under supervision, including automated test scripting and data reporting.

The role emphasizes bench testing, EMI and power measurements, and resolving issues with collaboration across engineering teams. This is an on-site position based in Richmond, Canada.

Qualifications

• Experience with bench-top measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and power analyzers.
• Experience compiling test data reports using Excel or similar tools.
• Experience with using Python for test scripting and automation.

Responsibilities

• Review schematics, PCB layouts, and test results for hardware projects.
• Evaluate new components and design circuits as needed for future products.
• Participate in hardware product testing under engineering supervision.
• Perform manual bench tests and develop automated test scripts.
• Assist with battery charging/discharging tests, EMI tests, and power consumption measurements.
• Identify root causes of issues and propose fixes with team support.
• Generate clear test and data reports for engineers.

Skills

Bench measurements

Test data reports

Python scripting

Education

BSEE or higher

Job description

About Arlo: At Arlo, we're passionate about creating innovative and reliable solutions that help people protect what matters most to them. Our team is dedicated to delivering products that exceed our customers' expectations, while always pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the world of protection technology. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe and secure, whether they're at home or away, and we're committed to providing our customers with the peace of mind they need to live their lives without worry. Arlo’s deep expertise in AI- and CV-powered analytics, cloud services, user experience, product design, and innovative wireless and RF connectivity enables the delivery of a seamless, smart security experience for Arlo users that is easy to set up and interact with every day.

The Arlo Smart Home Device team is seeking a Hardware/Electrical Engineer with 3+ years of experience in the electronics industry. You should be self‑motivated and able to manage multiple tasks at the same time under supervision of a Manager. You should be comfortable with product‑level testing, test scripting, reviewing other engineer’s work in some cases. You should be able to report results and issues in a clear manner. The position is in large part lab work in our office in Richmond, BC.

Tasks

• Review schematics, PCB layouts, and test results from 3rd party suppliers (mostly in Asia) and share feedback, including through video calls.
• Evaluate new components for future projects and design some circuits as needed.
• Participate in product testing within the Hardware team under engineering supervision.
• Testing includes manual bench testing and automated testing via test scripts.
• Tests will be diverse including verifying battery charging & discharging, EMI coexistence tests, power consumption, functionality, ….. Root cause any issue found
• Root cause any issue found and propose fixes, with help from other engineers as needed.
• Review test results from 3rd party suppliers and share feedback.
• Generate clear test and data reports for engineering colleagues to review.

Key Qualifications

• Experience in performing measurements with bench top equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, power analyzers.
• Experience in compiling test data reports using Excel or similar.
• Experience with using test scripts such as Python.
• Education BSEE or higher.

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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age, or any other legally protected status in all hiring and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these factors.

We are a passionate and diverse group of thought leaders, creators, and developers across all disciplines dedicated to changing how people protect and connect with the people and things they love. Our talented employees, located throughout the United States, Canada, Asia, Australia, and Europe communicate, connect and work together to lead the industry in delivering a world‑class end‑to‑end connected lifestyle solution. At every location, passionate and innovative employees work together to shape the future of connectivity. At Arlo, our employees are recognized as central to our business success, now and into the future.