Hardware Engineer

Our client is an innovative Canadian technology manufacturer recognized for designing and delivering highly engineered products used in demanding, mission‑critical environments worldwide. As the organization continues to expand its manufacturing capabilities, Venor is seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer deliver robust, reliable, and manufacturable products on their behalf. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Hardware Engineer will lead the design and development of embedded electronic hardware for products operating in demanding environments.

This role is responsible for the complete hardware development lifecycle - from concept and architecture through schematic capture, PCB design, prototype bring-up, verification, production support, and sustaining engineering.

The ideal candidate is a technically rigorous and collaborative engineer who combines deep embedded hardware expertise with a passion for delivering robust, reliable, and manufacturable products.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will drive hardware design and development while partnering closely with firmware, software, mechanical, manufacturing, and test teams to bring world-class products to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded electronic hardware from concept through production and field support.
• Develop system architectures that optimize performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and power consumption.
• Design mixed-signal, analog, and digital circuits using embedded processors and microcontrollers.
• Create and review schematics, component selections, PCB layouts, and technical documentation.
• Perform design analysis, simulations, and validation to ensure product performance and reliability.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) principles to support efficient production.
• Lead hardware integration, bring-up, debugging, verification, and system validation.
• Collaborate with firmware, manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-functional teams throughout the product development cycle.
• Support prototype builds, product launches, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing readiness.
• Investigate technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions for design and field failures.
• Contribute to project planning, technical risk management, and engineering design reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes, design standards, and product development practices.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate is an experienced embedded hardware engineer with a strong foundation in analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design. You thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment and bring strong technical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to drive hardware from concept to production.

Qualifications and experience include

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience designing embedded electronic hardware.
• Strong background in analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of PCB layout principles, including signal integrity, grounding, power distribution, thermal management, and EMC.
• Experience designing power supplies, including switching regulators, LDOs, battery-powered systems, and power management circuits.
• Experience with high-speed digital interfaces, including SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Ethernet, CAN, RS-232, and RS-485.
• Experience with RF-enabled embedded systems, including GNSS, satellite communications (e.g., Iridium), antenna selection, RF integration, and wireless performance troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with applicable regulatory standards, including CE, FCC, IEC, UL, RoHS, and REACH.
• Experience designing embedded systems using ARM microcontrollers, DSPs, or similar processors.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex hardware.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

The following are considered assets

• Experience performing PCB layout.
• Familiarity with embedded software development in C.
• Experience developing engineering tools or test automation using Python or similar scripting languages.

The successful candidate will bring a collaborative mindset, strong technical leadership, and the ability to contribute both as a senior resource and a future leader within the electrical group. We embrace a culture of belonging in the workplace. No matter who you are, where you’re from, how you think, what you believe in, or who you love, we welcome your application.

We all come from different backgrounds and different walks of life, bringing in unique perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities.

To learn more about this opportunity, contact Steph MacIntosh at [email protected] or Craig Coady at [email protected].

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