Sr. Engineer, Electrical Design

IMAX Enhanced | Streaming & Consumer Technology; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IMAX is seeking a Senior Engineer in Electrical Design to join their dynamic team. The role involves working on circuit design, preparing engineering documentation, and interfacing with multiple specialists in a collaborative environment. This contract position offers the chance to be a part of an innovative team focused on delivering cutting-edge entertainment technology while fostering a workplace that encourages creativity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in electrical/electronic design in a product development environment.
• Familiarity with EMC and Safety requirements for product certification.
• Understanding of design-for-manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering/manufacturing documentation, schematics, and design specifications.
• Design and qualification of next-generation electronic/electrical equipment.
• Support Software development team with integration control documents.

Skills

Knowledge of digital and high-speed design concepts

Proficiency with PCB fabrication and assembly processes

Good understanding of PCB, digital, analog and system level grounding principles

Good knowledge of I2C, SPI, RS485/422/232, CAN, Ethernet, digital and analog I/O interfacing

Education

BSEE in electronics or equivalent

Tools

Altium

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Job Description

With over 50 years of history as a global innovator in entertainment technology, IMAX is the gold standard in immersive entertainment. We are the go-to, end-to-end premium technology platform for the world’s greatest filmmakers and creators — giving them the tools to realize their visions to the fullest.

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Job Description

With over 50 years of history as a global innovator in entertainment technology, IMAX is the gold standard in immersive entertainment. We are the go-to, end-to-end premium technology platform for the world’s greatest filmmakers and creators — giving them the tools to realize their visions to the fullest.

As a result, IMAX attracts the most skilled and accomplished professionals in entertainment and technology. Our global teams merge technical, creative and operational expertise, deep industry relationships spanning the world, and an agile, entrepreneurial approach that prioritizes quality and innovation.

Our success is driven by our people. We cultivate our unique culture by fostering strong team connections, recognizing and rewarding excellence, and creating a workplace that empowers success. By working together in service of our mission, we push the limits of human imagination and transcend the ordinary.

Job Description

The position will utilize knowledge of specification writing from the perspective of the design of electrical systems, including the development lifecycle. Partnering in a dynamic cross-functional project environment and interfacing with mechanical, optical, audio, video, and software specialists. Working on circuit design and general electrical engineering principles, such as design and debug of digital (and some analogue) circuits, the development lifecycle and maintenance, interconnect and harness design, test plan/report specification and execution, as well as exposure to design-for-manufacturing. This is a 12 months contract role.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare engineering/manufacturing documentation, schematics and design specifications, systems requirements and test plans
• Work with Component Engineering on component selection and Bill of Material generation targeted for a manufacturing environment for both legacy and new products
• Fulfill Engineering Change Requests (ECRs)
• Design and qualification of next-generation electronic/electrical equipment
• System diagnostics and development of test fixtures and plans
• PCB projects through layout and fabrication
• Help design and troubleshoot system wiring diagrams
• Support Software development team (integration control documents)
• Provide support to Manufacturing, Installation, Technical Services and Purchasing organizations
  
  

What You'll Need

• BSEE in electronics or equivalent, with 5-7 years of experience in electrical/electronic design in a product development environment
• Knowledge of digital and high-speed design concepts including MCU and its peripherals
• Knowledge of signal integrity design principles
• Proficiency with Altium (or equivalent – both capture and layout)
• Proficiency with PCB fabrication and assembly processes
• Good understanding of PCB, digital, analog and system level grounding principles
• Understanding of cable/harness design, drawing and documentation, for board-to-board as well as system level
• Understanding of board and system power distribution, including different PSU topologies, power budgets and power/heat-load calculations
• Good knowledge of I2C, SPI, RS485/422/232, CAN, Ethernet, digital and analog I/O interfacing
• Familiarity with EMC and Safety requirements for product certification, board and system level
• Familiarity with component derating and reliability concepts
• Understanding of design-for-manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of ECR/ECO processes
  
  

Nice To Have

• Understanding of and some experience with DSP and FPGA
• Knowledge of major MCU architectures
• Familiarity with HD SDI, HDMI, and PCIe protocols
• SDRAM/DDR/DDR2 interface and debug/layout principles
• Familiarity with digital/analog/acoustic Audio concepts
• Familiarity with UL, CE, FCC, SMPTE, DCI, AES/EBU standards
  
  

At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect – we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization.

For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

IMAX will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Change Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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  Mid-Senior level

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  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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