Hardware Engineering Director: AI & Automation Leader

Ross Video; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading video technology company in Ottawa seeks an experienced Hardware Engineering Leader to define long-term strategies and mentor teams. This role requires a strong background in hardware development and modern tool usage, focusing on process improvement, collaboration across teams, and driving innovation through AI and automation. The ideal candidate will have a decade of experience, a relevant degree, and a passion for enhancing engineering practices in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous paid time off

Fitness/wellness allowance

Employee share ownership program

Social activities and events

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in hardware development (electronics or related fields).
• Experience shaping multi-year engineering strategies.
• Ability to influence teams through coaching.

Responsibilities

• Define and own Hardware Engineering Excellence Strategy.
• Mentor engineers and technical leads.
• Lead transformation programs for quality and predictability.
• Champion modern hardware development ecosystems.
• Encourage design re-use across teams.

Skills

Cross-team collaboration

Mentoring

Data analysis

Hardware development

AI and automation understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

EDA/CAD tools

Automated test systems

Job description

A leading video technology company in Ottawa seeks an experienced Hardware Engineering Leader to define long-term strategies and mentor teams. This role requires a strong background in hardware development and modern tool usage, focusing on process improvement, collaboration across teams, and driving innovation through AI and automation. The ideal candidate will have a decade of experience, a relevant degree, and a passion for enhancing engineering practices in a dynamic environment.