Computer Hardware Engineer

Computer Hardware Engineer

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic, and results‑driven professional to join our team as a Computer Hardware Engineer. This role reports to the Manager of Engineering and is responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining high‑quality control computer systems, including replacement components and controllers in Real‑Time Process Computing (RTPC), responding to technical issues, and ensuring compliance with design governance.

Key Accountabilities

• Design, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot control computer systems in a nuclear facility.
• Utilize computer component development tools to design, test, and refine control computing system components.
• Manage, implement, and enhance Real‑Time Process Computing (RTPC) systems for reliable performance.
• Perform development, testing, and troubleshooting in a computer lab environment.
• Apply knowledge of digital logic, computer architecture, digital electronics, computer buses, and basic operating system concepts.
• Prepare comprehensive design documentation, technical specifications, plans, procedures, user manuals, reports, drawings, and guidelines per the Engineering Change Control (ECC) process.
• Provide operations, maintenance, and project stakeholders with specialized expertise in site control computer hardware and computing labs.
• Conduct technical discussions, meetings, and collaboration with stakeholders in electrical, electronics, and computing systems.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and training involving electrical, electronics, cyber security, hardware, and software systems.
• Lead technical teams to drive engineering processes required for modifications at a nuclear facility.
• Maintain and upgrade site computer labs and computing hardware support tools and test jigs.
• Assess internal and external business challenges, regulatory issues, and OPEX; recommend process and design improvements.
• Reverse‑engineer legacy computing hardware to develop design‑basis documents and component / device requirements.
• Perform electromagnetic susceptibility and immunity analysis of control computer equipment.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Status : Regular Full Time

Working Conditions : Hybrid

Education Level : Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Base Location : Pickering, ON

Shifts : Days

Travel : 10%

Deadline to Apply : December 19, 2025

Salary Range : $1,704.68 – $2,924.93 per week

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, contact AODA@opg.com.

OPG is committed to employment equity and encourages applicants from equity‑seeking communities.

To apply, submit your application online at jobs.opg.com. OPG thanks all applicants; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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