Manufacturing Engineer

WaveRyde Instruments; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in Canada's Quantum Valley seeks a manufacturing engineer to ensure the manufacturability and reliability of complex systems integrating electronics and optics. This full-time role involves collaboration with various teams and requires hands-on experience in mid-volume manufacturing. Applicants should have a B.S. in Engineering and expertise in Design-for-Manufacturability.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Direct experience with mid-volume manufacturing.
• Proven expertise in complex systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead Design-for-Manufacturability efforts for products.
• Collaborate with R&D and production teams to optimize systems.
• Manage relationships with OEMs and ODMs for production.

Skills

Design-for-Manufacturability

Collaboration

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

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Company:

WaveRyde Instruments is growing its world-class technical team to develop quantum sensor systems for 5G applications.A spin-off from Quantum Valley Ideas Laboratories (QVIL), WaveRyde benefits from strong support by QVIL and leaders in the wireless industry. WaveRyde is located in Waterloo, Canada (near Toronto), in the heart of Canada’s ‘Quantum Valley’ with excellent academic research and technology communities, including outstanding universities. The WaveRyde Instruments team includes pioneering leaders in quantum sensors and wireless technologies.

Job Description:

We are seeking a full-time manufacturing engineer to join our team on-site in Waterloo, Canada. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the manufacturability, scalability, and reliability of complex systems that integrate electronics (FPGA & Analog/RF), optoelectronics (lasers, photodetectors), and optical components (fiber optics). This role requires hands-on experience with mid-volume (1,000s) manufacturing and collaboration with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and contract manufacturers.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead Design-for-Manufacturability (DFM) efforts for enterprise-class products.
• Work closely with R&D and production teams to optimize electronics, optoelectronics, and optical systems for manufacturing.
• Develop and implement cost-reduction and reliability improvement strategies.
• Manage relationships with OEMs, ODMs, and manufacturing partners to streamline production.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (Mil-Std-Class desirable).
• Collaborate on supply chain management to optimize component sourcing and logistics.

Required qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering (Manufacturing, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field).
• Direct experience with mid-volume (1,000s) manufacturing.
• Proven expertise in Design-for-Manufacturability for complex systems integrating electronics, optoelectronics, and optics.

Preferred:

• Proven experience in implementing Design-for-Reliability principles.
• Proficient in MIL-STD-810 standards compliance and testing.
• Proven track record of implementing cost-reduction strategies in manufacturing.
• Extensive experience collaborating with manufacturing partners (OEMs, ODMs), and managing supply chains.

WaveRyde Instruments provides a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a dynamic, challenging, and supportive work environment. If you're passionate about joining our team and contributing to our mission, we invite you to apply.

• To apply, please submit your full CV, including a list of publications, along with a cover letter. All application materials should be sent in PDF format to [e-mail]. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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