Senior Hardware Engineer

Internetwork Expert; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Education funding

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Blackline Safety seeks a Senior Hardware Engineer to own electrical architecture, schematic design, PCB layout oversight, and system-level integration of multi-layer boards across its safety devices. You will collaborate with mechanical, firmware, and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality, volume-ready hardware.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years in electronic product design, and strong signal integrity and power management expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience designing high-volume electronic products.
• Experience with HDI designs and Altium Designer.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, integration, and verification of PCBs, FPCs, and system-level solutions.
• Define system requirements and design constraints with cross-functional teams.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical issues to closure.
• Communicate schedule and status to product leads.
• Travel within Canada and overseas as required.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Prototype bring-up & debugging

Schematic capture & PCB layout

HDI design

Power delivery & voltage regulators

Digital interfaces (I2C, UART, SPI,USB

Lab equipment & measurement

Problem solving & analytical skills

Technical leadership & mentoring

C/C++ and Python exposure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

LTspice

PowerDC/SI

Oscilloscopes

Protocol analyzers / JTAG debuggers

Job description

Our team at Blackline Safety is growing! As a people-driven technology company, with a mission to make sure every worker returns home safely, we drive innovation, practice resiliency, demonstrate leadership, go the extra mile for our customers, and empower our people to be their best.

The Senior Hardware Engineer will be working directly on new and existing connected gas detecting and lone-worker safety devices across Blackline Safety’s entire portfolio of hardware products. In addition to electrical design, you will collaborate with mechanical, firmware, manufacturing process and quality engineers to realize best-in-class, high-quality devices to be delivered in volume production. Blackline Safety internally architects, designs, tests, manufactures and sells our products with internal engineering, SMT, firmware & software, and customer support teams.

In this role, you will own the electrical architecture, schematic design, PCB layout oversight, and system-level integration of multi-layer boards that meet performance, integration, and cost requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the design, integration, and verification of printed circuit boards (PCBs), flexible printed circuits (FPCs), and overall system-level solutions
• Work with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and design constraints
• Identify, diagnose and drive electrical-related issues to closure
• Communicate regular schedule and status updates to product leads
• Travel within Canada and overseas as required

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 10 years' of industry experience designing high-volume consumer/industrial electronic products
  Strong EE fundamentals and hands‑on experience in prototype bring‑up and debugging, as well as functional verification and reliability testing
• Experience with component selection, schematic capture and layout of HDI designs (Altium Designer preferred)
• Experience with voltage regulators (SMPS, LDO), power delivery networks, analog and mixed-signals, and battery-powered designs
• Experience with low‑speed and high‑speed digital interfaces (I2C, UART, SPI, USB, MIPI) and signal integrity fundamentals
• Familiarity with using tools and standard lab equipment such as protocol analyzers, JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills including assessing and communicating trade-offs and risks
• Self‑starter who can work independently and collaboratively with a team
• Technical project leadership and mentoring experience
• Bonus points for:

• Experience with wireless chipsets and RF design including cellular, GNSS, Wi‑Fi, BLE, and NFC
• Experience with programming languages such as C/C++ and Python
• Experience with digital and analog simulation tools (LTspice, PowerDC/SI)
• Experience with gas detection including electrochemical, IR, catalytic bead and other sensors
• Experience designing for and resolving challenges related to EMC, product safety standards and other regulatory compliance requirements
• Familiarity with hazardous location intrinsic safety standards, designs and certifications
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensing

Total Rewards

At Blackline Safety, we offer more than just a job—we offer a career with purpose. Our Total Rewardsofferings are designed to supportthe diverse needs of our global workforce and vary based onemployment type and location.They mayinclude:

• Competitive base salary and annual compensation review
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits*
• Mental health and wellness support
• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work model for eligible positions
• Paid vacation, personal and sick days*
• Professional development opportunities
• Education funding
• A collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven culture
• Exclusive access toperksand discounts
• Aflexible ‘DressforYour Day’ environment

*Eligibility and coverage vary by employment type and region.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Blackline Safety is powered by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants, regardless of age, religion, race, color, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin, race, or sexual orientation. We enthusiastically encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, pleasecontact us [e-mail]. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and equitable experience for all candidates.

Join Us

Ifyou’repassionate about technology, safety, and making a difference,we’dlove to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a safer, more connected world.

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