Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer

Progressive Automations; Richmond; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental

Electric sit-stand desks

Flexible schedule with up to 2 remote/

Job summary

Progressive Automations is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer for our Richmond office. You will analyze, design, test, and commission motor-control electronic systems and PCB hardware for linear actuator products.

Collaborate across R&D, Firmware, Mechanical, and Product teams from concept through production. Key responsibilities include PCB design, component evaluation, testing, and collaborating with overseas partners to ensure manufacturability and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with PCB CAD tools and hardware product development.
• Understanding of the full product development lifecycle from requirements to production release.
• Good understanding of motor control systems and their challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PCBs and flexible PCBs (FPC) for various products.
• Perform circuit analysis, schematic design, layout reviews, and design validation.
• Conduct product testing, debugging, and commissioning of new control systems.
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and product teams throughout the lifecycle.
• Work with overseas manufacturing partners on DFM, prototyping, and production readiness.
• Prepare engineering documentation, including specifications, test procedures, and production packages.

Job description

Progressive Automations is one of the top manufacturers and distributors of linear actuators and home/office automation. We have over a decade of experience in the industry and are quickly growing. Our goal is to lead the industry in innovation while bringing you premium quality products at an affordable price. Our creative, energetic and innovative team has the experience of working together with different customers, from automation enthusiasts, hobbyists to large scale partners. We are constantly developing our skills and knowledge of the industry while we also make sure to have a bit of fun in life!

Job Responsibilities

We currently have an opening for an Intermediate ElectricalDesignEngineer in our Richmond office. This role involves the analysis, design, testing, and commissioning of motor-control electronic systems and PCB hardware for linear actuator products. You will work closely with the Research & Development, Firmware, Mechanical, and Product teams to deliver reliable, manufacturable control systems from concept through production.

Key responsibilities include PCB design, component evaluation, product testing, and supporting in-house assembly and quality-control activities. You will also prepare technical documentation, collaborate with overseas manufacturing partners, and contribute to the development of new actuator controllers and related electronic products.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop PCBs and flexible PCBs (FPC) for a variety of products
• Perform circuit analysis, schematic design, layout reviews, and design validation
• Conduct product testing, debugging, and commissioning of new and updated control systems
• Build and operate test setups for stress, thermal, and reliability evaluations
• Support in-house assembly, troubleshooting, and quality-control activities
• Select and evaluate components for performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability
• Prepare engineering documentation, including specifications, test procedures, and production packages
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and product teams throughout the full product lifecycle
• Work with overseas manufacturing partners on DFM, prototyping, and production readiness
• Contribute to the development of new products and the continuous improvement of existing ones
• Act as Product Owner for developing, procuring, and launching electronic products

Required Skills and Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineeringor a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience with PCB CAD tools and hardware product development
• Strong understanding of the full product development lifecycle, from requirements to production releaseGood understanding of motor control systems and their associated challenges
• Methodical, organized approach to testing, documentation, revision control, and traceability
• Strong time management, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to work independently and with both local and overseas teams

Nice To Have

• Proficiency in Altium Designer for PCB design
• Familiarity with Microchip MCUs
• Embedded programming experience, including C for microcontrollers
• Experience designing or working with test jigs / automated test setups
• Experience with documentation standards and version control tools such as SVN
• Familiarity with root-cause analysis methods
• Understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC considerations
• Knowledge of North American manufacturing standards and certifications
• Familiarity withcommunication and control technologies such as:
• RF
• Wi-Fi
• Thread / Matter
• Bluetooth
• CANBUS
• MODBUS

Reasons you’ll love working here

• Rapidly growing company with strong opportunities for impact and advancement
• Flexible schedule, with up to two remote days per week when in-office work is not required
• Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits
• Electric sit-stand desksandergonomic accessories
• Quarterly team events and monthly free lunch
• Employee discounts across all subsidiaries (Progressive Automations, Progressive Desk, etc.)

The pay range for this role is:
60,000 - 100,000 CAD per year(richmond, bc)