Hardware Verification Engineer

OpTalent; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

OpTalent is partnering with a fast-growing Canadian technology company that designs connected hardware used in millions of homes across North America. We’re looking for a Hardware Verification Engineer early in their career to help test and deliver its next generation of products.

This is a hands-on lab role focused on hardware testing, problem solving and collaboration with electrical, RF, firmware and software teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Computer or related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years in hardware development and test automation.
• Hands-on with oscilloscopes, power supplies, e-loads, signal generators, thermal chambers.
• Strong Python skills; familiarity with embedded C and Linux.
• Experience with Altium or similar schematic/CAD tool.

Responsibilities

• Run design verification tests on pre-production hardware using lab equipment.
• Write Python scripts to control lab equipment and analyze data.
• Evaluate prototype circuits and assist in designing schematics and boards.
• Collaborate with Design, Firmware, Manufacturing and Test Fixture teams to fix root causes.

Skills

Python scripting

Embedded C

Linux

Communication

Test reporting

Education

Electrical/Computer Engineering degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

e-loads

Signal generators

Altium

Job description

The Opportunity

OpTalent is partnering with a fast-growing Canadian technology company that designs connected hardware used in millions of homes across North America. We’re looking for a Hardware Verification Engineer early in their career to help test and deliver its next generation of products.

This is a hands-on lab role for an engineer who enjoys getting into the hardware: running tests, finding problems and working across electrical, RF, firmware and software teams. You’ll join a supportive, multidisciplinary hardware team where you’ll learn quickly and see your work go into products people use every day.

Please note: this is a hardware verification role. It is not ASIC or chip-design verification, and it is not software QA.

What You’ll Be Doing

Verification Testing

• Run design verification tests on pre-production hardware using oscilloscopes, power supplies, e-loads, thermal chambers and data loggers
• Validate signal integrity and timing on I2C, SPI, UART and SDIO interfaces
• Build thermal test profiles and test hardware under changing environmental conditions
• Modify and rework prototype boards to measure current draw, voltage ripple and other performance metrics
• Write clear test reports and present your findings to the team

Test Automation

• Write Python scripts to control lab equipment, analyze data and produce plots
• Set up equipment for overnight and long-term stress tests using basic Linux scripts
• Adjust example C code so new hardware runs in the right modes for testing
• Write step-by-step test procedures so testing is fast and repeatable

Hardware Development

• Read datasheets and compare component specs against test results
• Help evaluate prototype circuits, and with senior engineers’ support, design schematics and circuit boards for simple circuits
• Assemble small circuit boards using stencils and reflow equipment
• Work with the Design, Firmware, Manufacturing and Test Fixture teams to find and fix root causes
• Track progress, flag risks early and keep everyone informed

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Electrical, Computer or a related engineering discipline
• 2+ years of experience in hardware development and test automation
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, power supplies, e-loads, signal generators and thermal chambers
• Strong Python skills; familiarity with embedded C and Linux
• Experience with Altium or a similar tool for schematic and circuit board design
• Strong communication and organization skills

What’s on Offer

• $75,000–$95,000 base salary, plus short- and long-term incentives
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental and vision, life and disability insurance, retirement savings and paid time off
• Hybrid schedule with 4 days a week in the office
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and real room to grow