At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative hardware R&D projects and develop cutting-edge prototypes.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking tech company in Ottawa focused on next-gen products.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with exciting career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of technology and make a real impact in product development.
- Qualifications: B.Sc. in Engineering with 8+ years in hardware design and strong technical skills.
The predicted salary is between 108900 - 133100 $ per year.
An innovative and hands-on R&D Hardware Research and Development Specialist to lead the design, development, and validation of advanced hardware & embedded software solutions. This role focuses on exploring new technologies, prototyping concepts, and delivering robust hardware designs that support next-generation products. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with a research-driven mindset and a passion for innovation.
Objective & Summary
- In cooperation with the Principal Engineer, drive innovation by researching, evaluating, and applying emerging hardware technologies for Products and Testing.
- Accelerate product development through rapid prototyping and iterative designs.
- Ensure hardware designs meet performance, quality, safety, regulatory standards, and baseline engineering quality standards.
- Support seamless integration between hardware, firmware, and software systems.
- Quickly turn initial requirements into a concept prototype for demonstrations/acceptance.
- HW architectures, PCBAs, and Mechanical concepts for Improving Product Test Station multi-up designs, including cost reductions.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Research & Innovation
- In cooperation with the Principal Engineer or individually, conduct new component research, materials research, and research technologies relevant to product development.
- Evaluate feasibility, performance, and cost of new hardware concepts.
- Develop proof-of-concept prototypes and validate innovative ideas.
- Stay current with industry trends, standards, and emerging technologies.
Hardware Design & Development
- Design electronic hardware systems, including schematics, PCB layouts, and system architecture.
- Select components based on performance, cost, availability, reliability, and environmental compliance.
- Perform circuit design, simulation, and analysis (analog, digital, and mixed signal).
- Collaborate with mechanical and software teams to ensure seamless system integration.
Prototyping & Testing
- Build and test prototypes to validate design concepts and performance requirements.
- Develop and execute test plans, including functional, environmental, and reliability testing.
- Analyze test data and iterate on designs to improve performance and robustness.
- Use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power analyzers.
Validation & Compliance
- Ensure designs meet regulatory and industry standards (e.g., UL, CE, FCC, IEC, CSA).
- Support certification processes and documentation as it relates to Hardware Design.
- Perform failure analysis and root cause investigations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with software, firmware, and mechanical engineering teams.
- Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA), including cross-functional failure mode analysis (FMEA).
- Support transition from prototype to production, including cross-site (Ottawa / Moncton) development.
Product Development & Lifecycle Management
- Work with cross-functional teams (Engineering, R&D, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Quality) in cooperation with Project Management to deliver product development projects, including developing detailed product test plans complete with efforts and timeline estimates.
- Manage Hardware and Software design IP according to PLM standards and methods, including revision controls, data structures and release processes.
Education, Training & Experience
- B.SC. Engineering SW/HW.
- More than 8 years of experience in HW Product Design.
- Electrical Design using Altium and related life cycle management best practices.
- PSPICE Simulations / Processors/ Microcontrollers.
- Math CAD.
- C++.
Skills And Competency Requirements
- HVAC Gas Sensors/Transmitter product knowledge will be considered a strong asset.
- HVAC Gas Sensors/Transmitter field application knowledge will be considered a strong asset.
- Ability to communicate and work with technical and non-technical staff to define product requirements.
- Understanding/Writing Product Requirements.
- System Design (Monitor/Transmitter and BAC).
- SW / Scripting Languages.
Hardware Research and Development employer: Bemsiq Group
Join a forward-thinking company in Ottawa that prioritizes innovation and collaboration, making it an excellent employer for those passionate about hardware research and development. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work alongside industry experts, fostering a vibrant work culture that values creativity and teamwork. Enjoy the unique advantage of being part of a community that embraces cutting-edge technology while contributing to the development of next-generation systems.
