Senior Electrical Engineer

Kraken Robotics; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraken Robotics in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Engineer to design PCBs, develop systems, and lead projects end-to-end. You will collaborate with mechanical, firmware, and product teams to ensure reliable, efficient, and safe electrical solutions for oceanic applications.

The role requires a strong engineering background, hands-on PCB and harness design, and the ability to mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent engineering discipline with 4+ years experience.
• Excellent design standards and strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage high level objectives while executing detailed design tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and proven technical track record.
• Experience with electrical equipment installation and wiring practices.
• PCB Fab/assembly drawing design experience and input on new product designs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PCBs for electronic systems with reliability and manufacturability.
• Conduct circuit simulations to optimize performance per specifications.
• Design wiring harnesses and assemblies with EMC/EMI considerations.
• Develop system architectures and integrate electrical components.
• Lead projects from concept to completion and assist PMO with work breakdowns.
• Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, and product teams for seamless integration.
• Ensure manufacturing, installation, and testing meet specifications and customer needs.
• Develop test plans, conduct validation tests, and ensure reliability.

Skills

PCB design

Circuit simulation

Wiring harnesses

System architecture

Project leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Manufacturing support

Field support

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Altium

Zuken E3

LabVIEW

ABB motors and drives

Embedded controllers

Sonar systems

Job description

Intermediate Electrical Engineer

NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Build your career with Kraken Robotics. Make a difference to others. If innovation drives you, and you want a career that makes a difference to the world, helping humanity overcome the challenges in our oceans – safely, efficiently, and sustainably – then come join us at Kraken Robotics.

Kraken Robotics is currently recruiting for an Intermediate Electrical Engineer to join our Dartmouth, Nova Scotia office.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop printed circuit boards (PCBs) for electronic systems, ensuring functionality, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Conducting circuit simulations using software tools to analyze and optimize circuit performance, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.
• Designing wiring harnesses and cable assemblies for electrical systems, considering factors such as signal integrity, thermal management, and EMC/EMI compliance.
• Developing system architectures and integrating electrical components into larger systems, considering overall functionality, performance, and safety requirements.
• Leading electrical engineering projects from concept to completion. Support the project management office in developing work breakdown structures.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, firmware engineers, and product designers, to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems with other components.
• Direct activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.
• Developing test plans and procedures, conducting testing, and performing validation to ensure the reliability and performance of electrical systems.
• Establish design criteria for projects using required codes and standards.
• Participate in the design review process.
• Review and approval of engineering deliverables.
• Work with the Production department to provide technical assistance during the manufacturing process.
• Work with customers to understand project requirements and provide operational support while in the field.
• Mentor Electrical Engineers and Technologists.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent engineering discipline with 4+ years experience.
• Excellent design standards and strong troubleshooting skills.
• Effectively focus on high level project objectives while executing detailed design tasks.
• Incredible attention to detail.
• Demonstrated technical skills along with a proven track record for success.
• Experience in the design specification, installation and connection methods of electrical equipment.
• Design and review PCB Fab drawings, PCB Assembly drawings and provide input into new product designs.
• Strong written and oral communications skills (technical reporting).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work independently, as well as effectively within a team environment.
• High degree of organization, with the ability to prioritize task.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience with the following would be considered an asset:
• Experience with Altium.
• Experience with Altium.
• Experience with Zuken E3.
• Experience with Zuken E3.
• Experience with Sonar systems especially in an ocean environment.
• Experience with Sonar systems especially in an ocean environment.
• Experience with LabVIEW.
• Experience with LabVIEW.
• Experience with high voltages.
• Experience with high voltages.
• Experience with ABB motors and drives.
• Experience with ABB motors and drives.
• Experience with embedded controllers.
• Experience with embedded controllers.

Dartmouth, Canada