It engineer Jobs in Abbotsford, BC

Job Title: Systems Design EngineerLocation: Abbotsford, BCEmployment Type: Full-Time, PermanentIndustry: Industrial Machinery / Electromechanical Product ManufacturingCompensation: Competitive salary, based on experienceSchedule: Full-time, flexible hours available About the Opportunity: Acara Solutions is seeking a Systems Design Engineer for a full-time opportunity with our client in Abbotsford, BC. This is an excellent opportunity for an intermediate to senior-level engineer with strong experience in product design, systems engineering, system integration, and multidisciplinary engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, analyzing, implementing, integrating, and verifying complex systems involving mechanical, electronic, firmware, and software components. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering problems, working with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that all parts of a product function together as intended. Why You'll Love Working Here: * Supportive, hands-on engineering environment that values collaboration, quality, and accountability* Opportunity to work on high-quality products used across multiple global industries* Strong company culture that encourages innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement* Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits* Opportunity to contribute to full product lifecycle design, development, testing, and improvement Why This Opportunity is Exciting: This role offers the chance to work on complex electromechanical products where your engineering expertise directly contributes to product performance, reliability, and innovation. You will collaborate with mechanical, electronics, firmware, software, verification and validation, and project management teams to bring integrated product solutions to life. About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider. We help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Sound like a good fit? What You'll Do: * Gather, review, and analyze system requirements from stakeholders and customers* Translate requirements into technical specifications, system designs, and subsystem solutions* Assess system components and technologies for feasibility, risk, performance, reliability, scalability, and readiness* Create and maintain system specifications, interface documentation, and technical design documents* Support the implementation, integration, troubleshooting, and verification of systems and subsystems* Design and execute tests to verify and validate system functionality and performance* Ensure requirements, design, testing, and validation activities are properly documented and traceable* Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electronics, firmware, software, V&V, and project management* Identify technical risks and recommend mitigation strategies* Prepare technical documentation including requirements, design analysis, FMEAs, and technical reports* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers What You'll Need: * Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field* 10+ years of relevant product design or product development experience* Strong experience working with multidisciplinary systems involving mechanical, electronic, firmware, and/or software components* Demonstrated ability to approach engineering design from a system-level perspective* Experience with system integration, verification, validation, requirements, traceability, and technical documentation* , or eligibility and motivation to obtain * Firmware development experience is considered an asset* Leadership or mentorship experience is considered an asset Ideal Background: Candidates from the following industries would be a strong fit: * Industrial machinery manufacturing* Electromechanical product manufacturing* Automation or robotics* Power tools or torque tools* Aerospace* Automotive or EV systems* Energy, mining, oil and gas, or power generation equipment* Hardware product development What's Offered: * Competitive compensation* Comprehensive health and dental benefits* Employee assistance program* RSP program* Profit-sharing bonus opportunities* Flexible hours* Innovative and collaborative work environment* Opportunity to work on products used across global industries Acara Solutions is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for applicants and employees. We are committed to filling open positions using balanced selection criteria to avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status protected or required by law. Acara Solutions welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. Dismiss services promo card What You'll Bring: * Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field* 10+ years of relevant product design or product development experience* Strong experience working with multidisciplinary systems involving mechanical, electronic, firmware, and/or software components* Ability to approach engineering design from a system-level perspective* Experience with system integration, requirements gathering, verification, validation, traceability, and technical documentation* Ability to translate requirements into technical specifications, system designs, and subsystem solutions* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot system integration issues* Experience preparing technical documentation, including design analysis, requirements, FMEAs, and technical reports* Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electronics, firmware, software, V&V, and project management* , or eligibility and motivation to obtain What Sets You Apart: * Firmware development experience* Previous leadership or mentorship experience* Experience taking products from concept through design, testing, validation, and production* Background in industrial machinery, electromechanical products, power tools, automation, aerospace, automotive, energy, mining, oil and gas, or hardware product development* Strong understanding of product performance, reliability, feasibility, scalability, risk, and technical readiness* Ability to identify project risks and recommend practical mitigation strategies* Comfortable working in a hands-on, collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment* Strong ownership mindset with a focus on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement Additional Information: * Full-time opportunity based in Abbotsford, BC* Competitive compensation based on experience* Comprehensive health and dental benefits* Employee assistance program* RSP program* Profit-sharing bonus opportunities* Flexible hours available* Collaborative and innovative engineering environment* Equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants of all backgrounds After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.