Hardware Design Engineer

Work setting

• Private sector

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read electrical schematics, blueprints and other technical diagrams
• Design electrical and electronic components, systems and equipment
• Design, develop and test power equipment and systems
• Conduct micro or nanodevices simulations, characterization, process modeling and integration in the development of new electronic devices and products
• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Electrical wiring devices

Computer and technology knowledge

• AutoCAD
• Firmware development

Instrument experience

• Wireless transmission (radio)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Testing and measuring equipment

Area of work experience

• Project management
• Testing and evaluation
• Project planning
• Design

Area of specialization

• Analog and digital signal
• Testing
• Electronic test equipment

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Travel insurance