Technical Lead

MistyWest; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 108,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A hardware engineering consultancy in Vancouver is seeking a Technical Lead to drive technical vision and solve client challenges. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in hardware product development, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to sustainability. This position offers a hybrid work model, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

4 weeks vacation

Comprehensive health & extended dental coverage

Professional development budget

Banked time

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in complex hardware product development.
• Hands-on experience with sensors, optics, and motion control.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical vision and system design for client challenges.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Guide teams through implementation and product roadmap.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Hardware-software integration

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Technical Lead

Full-Time Position

Location: Hybrid (at least 3 days per week in MWHQ, Vancouver, BC)

Base Salary: $127,200

About MistyWest

MistyWest is a hardware engineering consultancy that exists to create novel technologies that enable a healthier planet and bring prosperity to all humankind, with a focus primarily on hardware projects that advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

About the Role

As a Technical Lead at MistyWest, you’ll drive the technical vision and system design to solve client challenges. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, collaborate closely with clients and project managers, and stay hands-on with key technologies like sensors, optics, and motion control to deliver innovative products across industries.

Accountabilities

• Understand client goals and define technical solutions that align with their vision
• Translate product requirements into clear technical tasks and project plans
• Guide the team through implementation, problem-solving, and delivery
• Communicate effectively with clients, managing expectations and weekly check-ins
• Own the product roadmap and ensure alignment across stakeholders
• Ensure high-quality, technically sound deliverables
• Lead complex, multi-party projects and collaborate with external partners
• Identify opportunities for IP reuse and process improvements
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to internal technical leadership

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading complex hardware product development projects, including hardware-software integration
• Proven expertise in project management methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Strong multidisciplinary technical background with hands-on experience in hardware systems (e.g., sensors, embedded systems, optics, motion control)
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively with clients and stakeholders
• Excellent problem-solving skills, curiosity, and a continuous learning mindset
• Commitment to sustainability and developing technologies that support global environmental and social goals

• 4 weeks vacation to start
• Comprehensive health & extended dental coverage
• 3 Pro-D days plus an annual learning budget
• Banked time
• And much more