Senior Electrical Engineer

STERIS Canada Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare technology company is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Ottawa, Ontario. The role involves designing and documenting complex electrical systems, mentoring junior engineers, and troubleshooting high voltage issues. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. This position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Annual merit raises and bonuses

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Paid time off and vacation

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience in designing complex electrical and electro-mechanical systems.
• Hands-on experience with electronics assembly and diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and documentation of complex electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve high voltage and RF issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical support.

Skills

Design of complex electrical systems

Troubleshooting skills

Proficiency with CAD tools

High voltage experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence

Autodesk

Oscilloscopes

Job description

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At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will lead the design, analysis, testing, and documentation of complex electrical and electronic systems used in STERIS electron beam equipment. You will take ownership of the electrical system level design lifecycle—from concept through implementation—while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams. This role also involves hands on troubleshooting, mentoring junior engineers, working with suppliers, and occasional international travel to support installations and customer projects.

What You\'ll do as a Senior Electrical Engineer

Design & Development

• Lead the full PCB design process, including schematic creation, layout guidance, prototyping, testing, and implementation.
• Design and evaluate electronic assemblies, control systems, and high voltage and RF subsystems used in radiation sterilization equipment.
• Apply engineering best practices to ensure all designs meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, update, and maintain detailed design specifications, system requirements, and supporting engineering documentation.

Technical Execution

• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, RF, high voltage, and electromechanical issues across new and existing systems.
• Conduct system level evaluations, qualification testing, and design reviews to ensure reliability and manufacturability.
• Perform component selection, sourcing, and coordination with suppliers to support project timelines.
• Work closely with mechanical, physics, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure cohesive system integration.
• Mentor engineering designers and junior engineers on design practices, tools, and problem solving.
• Provide technical support to internal Service groups, including occasional international travel for requirements gathering and system support.

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum 5 years experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing complex electrical and electro-mechanical systems (analog, digital, RF, control electronics).
• Proficiency with CAD tools for schematic capture, PCB layout design, electrical simulation and 3D Modelling. (Preferably Cadence & Autodesk)
• Experience producing and reviewing technical documentation (specifications, drawings, reports, validation plans).
• Handson experience with electronics assembly and diagnostic equipment (soldering equipment, oscilloscopes, function generators, VNAs, DMMs).
• Ability to travel internationally occasionally if required.

The Preferred Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• Significant experience with low power RF control board design.
• Experience with high power RF components including waveguides, circulators, loads, and directional couplers.
• Familiarity with high-power RF emitting devices including klystrons and magnetrons.
• Familiarity with design considerations for equipment operating in high-radiation environments.
• Skilled in the use of RF test instruments such as Vector Network Analyzers (VNA) and Spectrum Analyzers.

High Voltage & Pulsed Power

• Experience designing or working with high voltage DC systems up to 50 kV.
• Background with pulsed power circuits, including modulators, switching devices, energy storage components, and transient analysis techniques.

General Electrical Test & Measurement

• Proficiency with oscilloscopes, DMMs, high voltage and current probes, Hall effect sensors, and related instrumentation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to diagnose complex system behavior.

What STERIS Offers

STERIS is a well-established global company that will invest in your long-term career growth. STERIS would not be where it is today without our incredible and talented people. That\'s why we share our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring people who are in it for the long haul with STERIS is our ultimate goal. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Annual merit raises and bonus plans
• Company vehicle, fuel, uniforms, and all necessary tools provided
• Medical, vision, dental, prescription, and life insurance
• RRSP program
• Paid time off from day one and paid vacation
• Tuition assistance and training program
• Opportunities for advancement

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Pay range for this opportunity is $82,450.00 - $106,700.00. This position is eligible for bonus participation, with an annual bonus opportunity of 7.5% of your fiscal year compensation, subject to the Bonus Plan\’s terms and conditions.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.

STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. STERIS is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and applicants with a disability may request to be accommodated throughout the recruitment process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs.

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