Electronics/Hardware Systems Design Engineer

Pertinent Information: Direct hire position with a very progressive company. Steady days. 100% in person – no remote work offered. *This is a newly created role to add to the existing team.

Wage: $130,000 – $160,000/year + comprehensive benefits package. Negotiable for the right candidate. *Possible $10K relocation reimbursement.

Location: Windsor, ON

Job Description

The Electronics and Hardware Systems Engineer combines expertise in electronics design, thermal and mechanical integration, regulatory compliance and project management to deliver an innovative, rugged system that meets stringent performance and reliability standards.Responsibilities to include the following, but not limited to:

Electronics Design, Development, and Integration:

• Design high-speed digital and analog circuits, including professional PCB layout and schematic capture using industry-standard tools.
• Research, select, and review components based on market availability, performance, product lifecycle and cost
• Integrate electronic components, ensuring seamless functionality and compliance with protocols such as USB,USB 3.0, PCI-e, and gigabit Ethernet.

System-Level Design and Testing:

• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to design a rugged, ergonomic, and portable chassis for system components, including phased array controllers, GPUs, displays, and probes.
• Participate in laboratory testing of prototypes to validate performance, identify issues, and implement improvements.

Regulatory Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure hardware meets regulatory certification standards, including FCC, UL, CE, and other relevant certifications.
• Work with testing agencies and certification bodies to achieve product compliance and approval.
• Maintain system documentation, including specifications, schematics, and integration guides, while managing risk analysis processes like FMEA.

Project Management and Leadership:

• Plan and manage hardware development projects to meet deadlines, ensuring resource allocation aligns with milestones.
• Track progress, address potential delays, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Lead technical discussions, mentor junior team members, and foster a collaborative environment across internal and external teams.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Hardware Engineering or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of industrial experience in hardware and electronics engineering
• Strong expertise in high-speed digital and analog circuit design, PCB layout and schematic capture
• Hands on experience with electronics prototyping, fine-pitch soldering and lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and power supplies
• Practical knowledge of power management systems, battery operations and thermal system design.
• Must be familiar with regulatory certification processes (FCC, UL, CE, etc) and experience in achieving product compliance
• Proficiency in mechanical design tools – Solidworks or AutoCAD
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines and allocate resources effectively
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset