Hardware Designer

Recognized as an industry leader in assistive technology, HumanWare's mission is to develop solutions that enable people living with a visual impairment and vision loss to develop their potential and maintain their autonomy.

From electronic magnifiers to talking GPS to braille devices, our products have helped more than a million people worldwide to see things differently and gain independence. With over 150 employees, our multidisciplinary approach is supported by our teams in electronics, mechanical and software engineering, operations management, manufacturing and logistics, sales and marketing, customer experience and administration. Founded in 1988, HumanWare is a Canadian company with international reach, and has been part of the EssilorLuxottica group since 2013. Looking to make a difference?

HumanWare is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting‑edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Hardware Designer will contribute to the development of new products and related activities.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and implements the electronic circuits of new products
• Documents the design
• Participates in electronic and mechanical design reviews
• Works with the low‑level software team to bring up electronic boards and battery management algorithms
• Develops test plans to ensure production quality
• Follows up with Humanware’s development partners
• Ensures the transfer of new products to production
• Collaborates with production on product maintenance
• Contributes to the execution of Engineering Change Requests

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent experience) and at least 5 years of experience in circuit design and embedded systems development
• Technical skills: Proficiency in electronic design software (Altium is considered an asset), strong interest in new technologies, as well as knowledge and experience in project management (asset).
• Behavioral skills: Recognized for teamwork and ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic and high‑pressure environment. Strong analytical mindset, problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills. Structured, dynamic, and autonomous, adaptable to change, rigorous, and driven by innovation.

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first‑class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844‑303‑0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.