Staff Hardware Engineer (Verification)

Ecobee; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading smart technology firm in Toronto seeks a Staff Verification Engineer to validate high-reliability products. You will execute complex test systems and work with cross-functional teams, focusing on RF compliance and test automation. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and has over 7 years of experience in hardware development. This position offers competitive pay and flexible work options.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Health benefits

Professional learning budget

Progressive Parental Top-Up Program

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in hardware development, test automation, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of RF principles and hands-on experience with lab instrumentation.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute engineering design verification (DV) test plans.
• Root-cause factory issues by isolating failures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align test activities.
• Design, simulate, and match antennas for Wi-Fi and BLE bands.
• Develop Python-based scripts for data analysis.

Skills

Test Planning & Verification

Collaboration

RF & Regulatory Compliance

Test Development & Automation

Electrical Design

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB design tools

SolidWorks

Python

Job description

Overview

Hi, weareecobee. ecobee introduced the world’s first smart Wi-Fi thermostat to help millions of consumers save money, conserve energy, and bring home automation into their lives. That was just the beginning. We continue our pursuit to create technology that brings peace of mind into the home and allows people to focus on the moments that matter most. We take pride in making a meaningful difference to the environment, all while being part of the exciting, connected home revolution.

In 2021, ecobee became a subsidiary of Generac Power Systems. Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and later created the category of automatic home standby generator. The company is committed to sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize the 21st century electrical grid. Together, we take pride in making a meaningful difference to the environment.

Join our extraordinary team.

We\u2019re a rapidly growing global tech company headquartered in Canada, in the heart of downtown Toronto, with a satellite office in Leeds, UK (and remote ecopeeps in the US). We get to work with some of North America and UK\'s leading professionals. Our colleagues are proud to bring their authentic selves to work, confident that what we do is grounded in a greater purpose. We\u2019re always looking for curious, talented, and passionate people to join our team.

Role

Who\u2019ll You Be Joining :

Our Hardware team is made up of engineers with a wide variety of specialties, skill sets, backgrounds, and experiences ranging from HVAC control to RF design, digital logic, avionics, test fixtures, embedded software development, PCB layout and power electronics. They aim to bring their wide experience to the cross-functional squads that they are a part of, with a focus on collaboration, learning, development.

As a Staff Verification Engineer, you will be at the forefront of validating and delivering high-reliability products and test systems for next-generation hardware. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working across electrical, mechanical, RF, and software domains. You\u2019ll own the full lifecycle in executing complex test systems —from concept and design to automation and compliance ensuring our products meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and regulatory readiness.

How You\u2019ll Make an Impact

Test Planning & Verification

• Create and execute engineering design verification (DV) test plans using circuit design knowledge and best practices for DUT bench testing.
• Translate ambiguous test requests into clear, peer-reviewable specifications including schedules, risk registers, and success metrics.
• Perform engineering assessments of test and verification activities against real-world product applications.
• Prepare and execute reliability test plans to support warranty and service life targets.
• Conduct HALT / ALT testing to expose vulnerabilities and improve design robustness.
• Analyze experiment results and peer test reports to issue formal approval or rejection.
• Create thorough documentation and reports for all tests performed.

Reliability, Risk, & Manufacturing Readiness

• Root-cause factory issues by isolating failures at the system and component levels using design and manufacturing knowledge.
• Perform PFMEAs and define test coverage for high-volume production builds.
• Execute cost-benefit and risk analyses to optimize test and verification decisions.
• Identify and validate alternate components to reduce BOM cost or mitigate supply chain risks.
• Provide recommendations on design integrity and readiness for mass production.
• Identify and escalate design risk factors, proposing alternatives with cross-functional considerations.
• Monitor schedules and escalate risks related to verification, compliance, and fixture delivery deadlines.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (firmware, regulatory, manufacturing, design) to align test activities and results.
• Recommend and drive improvements to test methods, reports, procedures, and fixtures.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design verification and automation processes across programs.
• Provide mentorship to team members to follow best practices for test execution

RF & Regulatory Compliance

• Design, simulate, and match antennas for Wi-Fi, BLE, and Sub-GHz bands; validate performance using VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and OTA chambers.
• Coordinate pre-validation and regulatory test activities with firmware and compliance teams, including timing, margin analysis, and documentation.
• Research and execute applicable UL, CSA, IEC, and other international standards.
• Perform environmental, ESD, surge, EFT, and compliance testing of products.
• Adapt fixture and RF designs mid-cycle in response to evolving product requirements without impacting delivery timelines.

Test Development & Automation

• Design and build test instrumentation systems to standardize and automate data capture across multiple DUTs.
• Build and iterate custom verification fixtures to enhance repeatability, scope, and throughput.
• Create production test plans, scripts, and fixtures for manufacturing validation.
• Develop Python-based scripts to interface with SCPI instruments, analyze datasets, and visualize results.
• Propose and implement automation and verification improvements from concept through deployment.
• Conduct and review Gage R\u0026R analyses, yield reports, and test issue resolutions.

Electrical & Design

• Develop block diagrams, controlled-impedance schematics, and multi-board PCB layouts; lead design reviews and incorporate feedback.
• Design PCBs for prototypes, fixtures, and development tools.
• Prototype and validate new circuits before inclusion in production designs.
• Perform precision hand-soldering of micro-coax, 0201 passives, and BGA rework when needed.
• Build mechanical and electrical test fixtures supporting repeatable, high-throughput testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in hardware development, test automation, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in PCB design tools, SolidWorks, and Python-based data analysis.
• Strong understanding of RF principles and hands-on experience with lab instrumentation.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Just so you know : The hired candidate will be required to complete a background check.

What happens after you apply

Application review. It will happen. By an actual person in Talent Acquisition. As we sometimes get upwards of 100+ applications for some roles, it can take a few days, but every applicant can expect a note regarding their application status.

Interview Process

• A 30-minute phone / video call with a member in Talent Acquisition
• A 1 hour interview with our Hiring Manager - Sr Manager, Hardware Engineer, Director, Hardware Engineer and our VP of Hardware Engineering. This conversation will revolve around getting to know each other, the backgrounds and professional journeys encompassing some technical discussion
• The next step will be to do a technical case study and present in a final virtual interview of 1 hour. We normally give candidates a week to complete the case study.

What you\u2019ll get

• Be part of something big: Get to work in a fresh, dynamic, and ever-growing industry.
• Make a difference for the environment: Make a sustainable impact while on your daily job, and after it through programs like ecobeeacts.
• Expand your career: Learn with our in-house learning enablement team, and enjoy our generous professional learning budget.
• Put people first: Benefit from competitive salaries, health benefits, and a progressive Parental Top-Up Program (75% top-up or five bonus days off).
• Play a part on an exceptional culture: Enjoy a fun and casual workplace with an open concept office, located at Queens Quay W & York St. ecobee Leeds is based at our riverside office on the Calls.
• Celebrate diversity: Be part of a truly welcoming workplace. We offer a mentorship program and bias training.

Are you interested? Let\'s make it work.

Our people are empowered to take ownership of their schedules with workflows that allow for flexible hours. Based on your job, you have an option of a office-based, fully remote, or hybrid work environment. New team members working remotely, will have all necessary equipment provided and shipped to them, and we conduct our interviews and onboarding sessions primarily through video.

We\u2019re committed to inclusion and accommodation.

ecobee believes that openness and diversity make us better. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply regardless of race, gender, age, religion, identity, or any other aspect which makes them unique. Accommodations can be made upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Our recruitment team is happy to answer any questions candidates may have about virtual interviewing, onboarding, and future work locations.

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