Product Designer Electrical

Dometic; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Statutory Holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Dometic in Vancouver, BC, is seeking a passionate Product Designer – Electrical to lead innovative solutions for the boating industry. This role involves new product development and continuous improvement of existing products in collaboration with a cross-functional team.

Key responsibilities include circuit design, validation testing, and supporting product launches. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering and has a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

At Dometic, we offer competitive benefits including medical insurance, retirement programs, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronic, or related discipline is required.
• Minimum 1 year of industry or relevant electronic design experience in automotive or safety critical systems.
• Strong proficiency in electronic CAD programs like Altium Designer.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as SAE, ASTM, ISO.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new product development and maintenance of existing products.
• Perform circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout.
• Prepare design documentation for new products.
• Conduct validation tests and support new product launches.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Proficiency in Altium Designer

Knowledge of motor drive technologies

Familiar with communication interfaces

Strong analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related discipline

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

About the Position

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years, and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Product Designer – Electrical. This position reports to the Electrical Design Manager and will work in Vancouver, BC.

Dometic Marine’s headquarters are in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The facility develops and manufactures hydraulic, electronic, and combustion-based products.

As Product Designer – Electrical of the Vancouver team, you will be responsible for new product development as well as maintenance and continuous improvement of existing products within the Design Engineering team. In conjunction with new product development, a Product Designer – Electrical is expected to conduct validation and qualification testing to ensure products meet the rigorous functional and safety standards associated with Dometic Marine products. Team members will be working alongside electronic, embedded firmware, and mechanical product designers to solve a variety of technical challenges to develop novel technologies that pave roads towards successful product launches.

General Responsibilities

• Circuit design including schematic capture, component selection, PCB layout, and routing using Altium Designer (or an equivalent electronic CAD program)
• Prepare design documentation for new products and components such as PCBA engineering specification, drawings, and test reports
• Support new product launches by working with cross‑functional product development teams including Design Engineering, Test Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Automation Engineering
• Hold design reviews and conduct validation tests (EMC, EFT, and other automotive qualification testing)
• Work alongside embedded firmware development team to select microcontrollers and implement electronic designs
• Provide cost and schedule estimates for new projects. Support research and development project activities
• Maintain bill of materials and designs of existing products to ensure product continuity across an ever‑changing supply chain
• Conduct isolated testing of existing products in search of continuous improvements, reduction of field failures, or cost reduction

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• Retirement Programs (RSP and Company Pension Plan)
• Paid Vacation
• Statutory Holidays
• Free on‑site parking
• Tuition and Professional Designation dues assistance
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Company events
• Opportunities to make an impact

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronic, or related engineering discipline is required
• Minimum 1 year of industry or relevant electronic design experience
• Consumer electronic product design experience and new product development experience, ideally related to automotive and/or safety critical systems
• Strong proficiency in Altium Designer, or equivalent electronic CAD program
• Knowledge of motor drive technologies and topologies, including pre‑driver theory, MOSFET technologies, motor drive strategies, and motor technologies
• Knowledge of sensor technologies related to position, acceleration, temperature, GPS, IMU, and relevant parameters associated with sensor selection
• Knowledge of microcontroller parameters related to selecting components based on specifications and applications
• Familiar with PCB manufacturing processes and fabrication capabilities, specifically as it relates to interfacing with external fabrication houses
• Working knowledge of communication interfaces such as CAN, SPI, I2C, RS232
• Experience with troubleshooting EMC related issues during the certification testing of a product
• Familiar with lithium batteries, battery chargers, battery management
• Knowledge of industry standards such as SAE, ASTM, ISO, and familiarity with ISO9001
• Familiar with ERP systems to control engineering Bills of Materials
• Experience with simulation and scripting languages (Python) to accelerate electronic design and analysis

Additional Skills & Characteristics

• Self‑starter with a passion for learning
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with ability to work well within a team environment and all levels of personnel
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Professional demeanor whether in person, via email, or on the telephone
• Innovative thinker with both successes and defendable failures in product/technology development

Dometic’s Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Salary

The salary for this position ranges from $82,000 CAD to $96,000 CAD per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role. Here is Dometic Vancouver’s Pay Transparency Report for 2025: Dometic Vancouver Pay Transparency Report.