Senior Electronics Engineer

Stoakley-Stewart Consultants; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electronics sector is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves designing innovative solutions, overseeing electronic circuit design, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in electronics design, particularly in power engineering and PCB layout, and will thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electronics design and PCB layout.
• 3+ years in a senior position.
• Experience with power engineering or motor design is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and roll out cost-efficient products and solutions.
• Oversee design of electronic power/control circuits.
• Facilitate transition of designs to manufacturing phase.

Skills

Power electronics

Motor controls

PCB designs

EMC engineering

Troubleshooting

DFM

DFT

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

LTspice

Matlab

Simulink

PSIM

SolidWorks

Job description

The Senior Electronics Engineer will join a dynamic team dedicated to re-imagining the way innovative solutions are crafted to ensure top-tier product delivery to consumers.

Position Description

This important role demands adaptability in a swift, agile setting where tasks and priorities may swiftly shift. You thrive in intricate technical scenarios, delving deeper than the apparent solutions to discern the optimal one.

You will be responsible for designing and rolling out superior, cost-efficient products, crafting inventive solutions that align with specifications and client demands. This includes conceiving initial ideas, developing electrical hardware and associated components, formulating test strategies, assessing performance, and ensuring all regulatory standards are met, all the while emphasizing scalability and long-term relevance.

• Oversees the design of electronic power / control circuits, selecting components for cost-efficiency and reliability in order to meet specific standards and demands.
• Handles and updates BoMs, component details, schematics, wiring diagrams, PCB layouts, and component databases.
• Utilizes CAD software, particularly Altium, for designing, simulating, and verifying design components and databases.
• Facilitates the transition of designs to the manufacturing phase (NPI).
• Identifies, evaluates, and approves alternative or replacement components.
• Pioneers and refines designs in accordance with RAD guidelines and standards.
• Drafts design criteria, project outlines, and testing documentation.
• Outlines or constructs engineering and production testing apparatus, including Automated Test Equipment (ATE).
• Assembles, assesses, and rectifies prototype designs, including undertaking Accelerated Life Tests (ALT).
• Composes and evaluates testing strategies and findings.
• Address and solves approval challenges for CE, CSA, FCC, among others concerning safety and EMC.
• Conducts feasibility reviews, cost assessments, and simulations to evaluate both technical and financial viability of concepts.
• Always considers Design for Manufacturability (DFM) with the aim of achieving high-yield, mass-produced products without compromising on reliability.
• Develops tolerance analyses to ensure that products can be efficiently produced and will operate as intended under varied conditions.
• Engages in or reflects upon Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Evaluates design options using analytical or simulated methods to satisfy performance, dependability, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, spanning Mechanical to Sales and Marketing, to innovate and address customer concerns.
• Coordinates closely with external stakeholders, such as suppliers and consultants, to enhance designs and address related challenges.
• Engages in or aids failure assessments of products returned from the field and those from the production line.
• Innovates new designs while supporting existing ones and ongoing projects.
• Plays a role in and adheres to the Product Development Process.

Experience

• 5+ years or relevant experience in electronics design and PCB layout
• 3+ years of senior experience in this type of position
• Experience with power engineering or motor design is must-have
• Manufacturing experience an asset

Qualifications

• Proficient understanding of power electronics, motor controls, PCB designs, and EMC engineering principles. Heat Transfer and Thermal
• Dynamics expertise is a bonus.
• Acquainted with CAD tools and methodologies. Experience with Altium Designer, LTspice, Matlab, Simulink, PSIM, and SolidWorks is beneficial.
• Experienced in mixed circuit development.
• Knowledgeable in Mechanical, Firmware, and Software aspects linked to electronic design.
• Possesses adept troubleshooting abilities, utilizing tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and microcontroller debugging devices.
• Understanding of electronics manufacturing techniques and their specific demands / limitations is a clear advantage.
• Well-versed in DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFT (Design for Test) protocols.
• Strong interpersonal capabilities, essential for effective teamwork in a cross-functional setting.
• Outstanding problem-solving acumen with a knack for rapid conceptualization.
• Eager to learn, meticulous in approach, systematic in execution, with a keen eye for precision.
• Capable of prioritizing tasks, handling several projects, and adhering to deadlines and budgets.
• Knowledgeable about manufacturing-centric engineering documentation processes, including PLM, Change Management, and ERP procedures.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or in a similar area of study / expertise
• Registered as (or eligibility for) a professional engineer an asset