Pertinent Information:Direct hire position.
Wage:$150,000 – $200,000/year. Comprehensive benefits package included.
*Possible $10K relocation reimbursement.
Location:Windsor, ON. 100% IN-PERSON.
Job Description
The Electronics and Hardware Systems Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing and integrating the hardware for a portable, high-performance ultrasound imaging system for non-destructive testing applications. The role 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 & Integration
- Design high-speed digital and analog circuits, including professional PCB layout and schematic capture using industry-standard tools
- Develop power management systems, autonomous battery operation and charging solutions optimized for portable computing platforms
- Research and select components based on market availability, performance and cost, providing justifications for selected solutions
- Integrate electronic components, ensuring seamless functionality and compliance with protocols such as USB, USB 3.0, PCI-e, and gigabit Ethernet
System-Level Design & Testing
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to design a rugged, ergonomic and portable chassis for system components, including phased array controllers, GPUs, displays and ultrasound probes
- Develop and optimize active cooling systems for high-performance computing modules, using 3d modeling for thermal flow and heat exchange
- Participate in laboratory testing of prototypes to validate performance, identify issues and implement improvements
Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
- Ensuring 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 & 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 discussion, 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, including 3D thermal modeling
- 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