Senior Hardware Design Engineer

iENSO; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a skilled Embedded Hardware Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will design and develop cutting-edge hardware for embedded systems, including high-performance cameras and wireless modules. Your expertise in embedded system architecture, PCB design, and circuit modeling will be crucial in driving projects from conception through to production. Collaborating closely with mechanical and software engineers, you will ensure the successful integration of complex systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful IoT products that enhance efficiency and decision-making in various industries. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in engineering design and development.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping circuits and debugging.
• Knowledge of PSPICE or equivalent for circuit modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware for embedded systems and digital cameras.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure component specifications and testing.
• Create design documentation and coordinate with manufacturing teams.

Skills

Embedded system architecture and design

MCU and high-speed design

Embedded & Analog Circuit Design

PCB design and Layout using ALTIUM and/or PADs

Knowledge of UART, I2C, SPI, GPIO

Power chain and power budget creation

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to write basic test code in C or C++

Hands-on experience with design instruments

Previous experience with imaging and computer vision

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

ALTIUM

MS Windows

MS Office

Confluence

Jira

Version control Software

Job description

iENSO makes Embedded Vision and Edge AI platforms for companies that need to include AI, image processing, and data connectivity capabilities in intelligent IoT Products that can output actionable data so that humankind can make better decisions and be more efficient. Our global network of expertise is in vision, design, development, and manufacture of optimized and scalable embedded vision systems for home automation, robotics, precision farming & agriculture, remote security, and medical equipment.

Our growing company is hiring for an experienced Embedded Hardware Design Engineer.

Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications.

We look forward to reviewing your resume!

Scope of Position:

• Salary: TBD + Benefits
• Date Posted: January 21, 2025

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field
• 8+ years of related experience in an engineering design and development environment
• Embedded system architecture and design
• MCU and high-speed design
• Design with camera specific DSP / SoC chips
• Embedded & Analog Circuit Design for Imaging and Camera related products
• Knowledge of PSPICE or equivalent for modeling of circuits
• PCB design and Layout using ALTIUM and/or PADs
• Layout rules and standards IPC 2221. IPC-A-610
• Designing with dense BGA chips, DDR types of memory, and different data-bus types
• Knowledge of UART, I2C, SPI, GPIO, PLL, ADC, MIPI, SDIO, ETH JTAG, serial FLASH
• Power chain, power up, power down, charging and power budget creation
• Understanding of embedded OS booting sequence and design implications
• Understanding low-noise analog design and EMI compliance considerations
• Ability to write basic test code in C or C ++ for bringing up and prototyping newly designed boards, a plus
• FPGA circuit design and related SW (VHDL), a plus
• Hands on with prototyping circuits and ability to repair and rework for debugging and bringing up prototype PCBAs
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, DVMs, logic analyzers, and other design and development supporting instruments and tools
• MS Windows / MS Office
• PM software
• Confluence/ Jira
• Version control Software
• Able to work independently as needed, and work closely with others as team player for joint tasks
• Ability to think fundamentally
• Strong problem-solving skills, fast learning, and multi-tasking
• Taking initiative and ownership
• Previous experience with imaging and computer vision would be an asset
• Eligibility to work in Canada
• Some international travel may be required

Reporting to the Director of Systems Engineering, the Senior Embedded Hardware Design Engineer designs and develops hardware for embedded systems such as digital high-performance cameras, embedded systems that include wireless modules such as WiFi or Bluetooth & Cellular modem subsystems, high-speed data bus systems, and general imaging and vision related subsystems. Working closely with mechanical and software engineers the position is responsible for selecting new components, designing digital imaging systems and subsystems, conducting various tests on prototypes, supporting and overseeing electrical certifications, and supporting the OPs team to transition designs to manufacturing.

• Collaboratively define, create and review embedded imaging related architectures and embedded HW designs with respect to: System architecture and design aspect; Power flow and power integrity, General Signal flow and connector placement for DFM, RF link budgets, EMI/EMC considerations, DFM and Thermal considerations;
• Closely interface with the other development teams for: Ensuring and validating component specifications, Defining hardware testing and developing testing requirements and protocols, Performing product Mech-Elec integration and product testing, Reviewing designs for DFM and power integrity, Participating in design reviews, Optimizing BOM during product design, Transitioning and supporting designs for EMI testing and other electrical testing such as PTCRB;
• Define internal product specification and preliminary BOM as it relates to: Working with the Product and Engineering teams to define and maintain product HW specification, Selecting components for design suitability and cost, Putting together approximate BOM list tied to the design, Costing preliminary BOMs;
• Independently create or participate in creating design and development documentation: Product requirement documents, Testing reports, GPIO tables, bus resource allocation tables, Power budget analysis documents, HW planning and review documents, Other relevant documentation as may be required by the project;
• Coordinate and interface with our OPs team for: Component sourcing during development, Transitioning designs to MP, Assisting with factory MP testing preparation, Leading design issue resolution as it relates to MP, Identifying substitutes and long L/T parts to assist in MP readiness.

In Accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), iENSO strives to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory. If you require accommodation, please advise HR in advance of attending the interview.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All other applicants are thanked for their interest.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing