Senior Electronic Designer

BlackBerry Inc.; Quebec; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a senior Electronics Hardware Engineer in Canada to design and develop electronic circuits for complex systems. The role requires 15+ years of experience, strong analytical skills, and hands-on prototyping and testing of boards.

Proficiency with Altium Designer, PSpice and MATLAB is expected; programming with C, Python or VHDL is a plus. Fluency in French and English is required, with French as a must for local communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in electronics hardware.
• Prototyping and commissioning of electronic boards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in French and English; French is required, English used for external customers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic circuits with modeling and simulation for digital and analog systems.
• Select components and design cables and harnesses.
• Contribute to design documentation, budgets and test/commissioning docs.
• Participate in commissioning and testing of electronic boards.
• Lead multidisciplinary design reviews and present progress at milestones.
• Participate in project planning and estimation tasks; ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and EMC standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Analytical skills

Prototyping

Strong communication

French language

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

PSpice

MATLAB

C

Python

VHDL

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. ABB’s Process Automation business area enables customers to operate some of the world’s largest and most complex industrial infrastructures, helping them outrun – leaner and cleaner. We offer a broad range of automation, electrification and digital solutions for process, hybrid and maritime industries, including industry-specific integrated control and software as well as measurement and analytics solutions and services.

Your Role:

Design and develop electronic circuits, including modeling and simulation for both digital and analog systems. Select appropriate electronic components. Design cables and harnesses. Contribute to the writing of design documentation, technical budgets, and test and commissioning documentation. Participate in the commissioning and testing of electronic boards. Take part in multidisciplinary design reviews and present progress at various project stages. Actively contribute to project planning and estimation tasks. Participate in the application of safety standards (CE, CSA, ATEX), environmental standards (RoHS, WEEE), and electromagnetic compliance standards (CE, FCC).

What it takes to Run what runs the world

Holds a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with over 15 years of experience, along with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of electronic circuits. Skilled in prototyping and commissioning of electronic boards, with hands‑on experience in hardware development. Proficient with tools such as Altium Designer, PSpice, and MATLAB; knowledge of programming languages including C, Python, and VHDL is considered an asset. Bilingual in French and English, with excellent communication skills in both spoken and written forms. French is required. English is also required to communicate with customers outside Quebec on a regular basis.

Why ABB?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger. #ABBCareers #RunwithABB #Runwhatrunstheworld #LI-hybrid

Employment Equity & Inclusion Statement (Canada)

ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of all our employees.

As an Employment Equity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

We actively support the principles of the Employment Equity Act and strive to build a workforce that reflects Canada’s diversity, including:

• Women
• Indigenous Peoples
• Members of visible minorities
• Persons with disabilities

ABB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.

Why ABB Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world.

Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

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We grow

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.