Hardware Engineer/ Electrical Designer

Axxess Industries; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Axxess Industries in Kelowna, BC is looking for a Hardware Designer to develop embedded hardware for intelligent room automation systems, including lighting controllers, sensors, and gateways.

You will design schematics and PCBs, work with firmware and manufacturing teams, perform validation and EMC testing, and contribute to the product lifecycle from concept to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience designing electronic products.
• Strong knowledge of analog and digital circuit design.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout software such as Altium.
• Experience with microcontroller-based systems (STM32, Silicon Labs, NXP, Microchip).
• Knowledge of signal integrity and grounding.
• Experience with UART, SPI, I2C, RS-485, CAN, Ethernet.
• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design electronic hardware for embedded control systems and IoT products.
• Create schematics and multilayer PCB layouts using Altium Designer.
• Select and evaluate components including MCUs, power supplies, sensors, and wireless modules.
• Develop hardware for lighting control, HVAC interfaces, and building automation devices.
• Support firmware engineers during board bring-up and system integration.
• Perform hardware validation, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Conduct EMC/EMI pre-compliance testing and support certifications.
• Develop manufacturing test procedures and assist ramp-up.
• Prepare design documentation and change orders.
• Collaborate with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and certification bodies.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Digital circuit design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Altium Designer

Microcontroller-based systems

Signal integrity

Troubleshooting

UART SPI I2C RS-485 CAN Ethernet

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Power analyzers

Job description

Axxess Industries is a leading developer of intelligent guest room management, lighting control, and energy management solutions for the hospitality industry. Our products are deployed in hotels worldwide, delivering enhanced guest experiences, operational efficiency, and sustainable energy management.

We are seeking a Hardware Designer to join our engineering team in Kelowna, BC. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys designing innovative electronic products from concept through production and collaborating closely with firmware, software, and manufacturing teams.

Position Summary

As a Hardware Designer, you will be responsible for the design, development, validation, and support of embedded electronic hardware used in intelligent room automation systems. You will work on products including lighting controllers, touch panels, occupancy sensors, thermostats, power interfaces, relays, gateways, and wireless IoT devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electronic hardware for embedded control systems and IoT products.
• Create schematics and multilayer PCB layouts using Altium Designer or similar EDA tools.
• Develop hardware solutions for lighting control, HVAC interfaces, guest room management systems, and building automation devices.
• Select and evaluate components including microcontrollers, power supplies, sensors, relays, wireless modules, and interface circuitry.
• Design analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits.
• Design power supply circuits including AC/DC conversion, DC/DC regulators, and low-voltage distribution systems.
• Develop products utilizing communication interfaces such as:
• UART, SPI,I²C,RS-485,CAN,Ethernet,USB
• Integrate wireless technologies including Zigbee, Bluetooth LE, Wi-Fi, and other IoT communication platforms.
• Support firmware engineers during board bring-up and product integration.
• Perform hardware validation, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Conduct EMC/EMI pre-compliance testing and support certification activities.
• Develop manufacturing test procedures and support production ramp-up.
• Participate in product architecture reviews, design verification, and design for manufacturability (DFM) efforts.
• Prepare design documentation, specifications, test reports, and engineering change documentation.
• Collaborate with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and certification agencies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience designing electronic products.
• Strong knowledge of analog and digital circuit design.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout software such as Altium Designer.
• Experience with microcontroller-based systems (STM32, Silicon Labs, NXP, Microchip, or similar).
• Strong understanding of:
• Signal integrity
• Grounding
• Experience working with communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I²C, RS-485, CAN, or Ethernet.
• Proficiency using laboratory equipment including:
• Logic analyzers
• Spectrum analyzers
• Power analyzers
• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing products for hospitality, building automation, lighting control, or industrial control applications.
• Familiarity with lighting control standards such as:
• DALI
• DMX
• 0-10V
• BACnet
• Modbus
• Experience with touch interfaces and capacitive sensing technologies.
• Experience designing products that interface with 24VDC and 120/277VAC systems.
• Knowledge of UL, FCC, CE, EMC, and safety certification requirements.
• Familiarity with Embedded Linux or IoT gateway hardware platforms.
• Experience supporting products through manufacturing and field deployment.

What You'll Bring

• A passion for designing innovative and reliable hardware products.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to engineering excellence.
• A practical, hands-on approach to solving technical problems.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A desire to contribute to products used by leading hospitality brands worldwide.

Why Join Axxess Industries?

• Work on innovative smart-building and hospitality technologies.
• Participate in the complete product lifecycle-from concept to production.
• Collaborate with a highly skilled team of hardware, firmware, cloud, and application developers.
• Make a direct impact on products deployed in hotels around the world.
• Enjoy living and working in beautiful Kelowna, British Columbia.