New World Technologies (RAD Torque Systems) is a leading Canadian manufacturer of pneumatic, battery powered, and electronic pistol grip torque wrenches. RAD products have proven to be successful all over the world in industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, mining, aerospace, power generation and manufacturing.
The Electronics Engineer/Designer will have the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team that is reshaping how we design and create innovative solutions to deliver our quality products to the end user. You work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment where priorities can change quickly. You need to be comfortable working in a very complex technical environment where you’ll have to dig deep and go beyond the surface-level solution to find the right solution.
They will be responsible for the design and delivery of high quality, cost-effective products, the Electronics Engineer/Designer develops innovative solutions to meet the requirements and customer needs. Responsibilities include development of initial concepts, electrical hardware and related components, test plans and procedures, evaluating performance, incorporating all regulatory requirements while keeping scalability and future proofing in mind.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
· Bachelor of Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or equivalent.
· Eligible for or registered as a professional engineer in a relevant field is an asset.
EXPERIENCE:
· 3+ years of relevant design experience in a manufacturing environment.
· 1+ year supervising junior / student engineers.
· 2+ years leading electronics projects.
SKILLS:
· Solid knowledge of engineering principles in power electronics, motor drives and controls, PCB layout, and EMC. Knowledge of Heat Transfer and Thermal Dynamics is an asset.
· Familiar with CAD tools and practices, including Altium Designer, KiCAD, LTspice, and SolidWorks Electrical (SWE).
· Familiar with mixed circuit design.
· Familiar with Mechanical, Firmware, and Software disciplines related to electronics design.
· Knowledge of PCB fabrication, and electronics manufacturing processes.
· Familiar with DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFT (Design for Test) requirements
· Experience designing and implemented automated test equipment for manufacturing environments.
· Understanding of EMC Compliance and knowledge of CE, CSA, FCC and other regulatory requirements.
· Must have excellent troubleshooting skills using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc.
· Able to perform SMT soldering down to 0201 packages.
· Knowledge of embedded systems (e.g. bare metal to embedded Linux) and microcontroller debugging.
· Solid interpersonal skills are required to function appropriately in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
· Able to communicate, present and chair meetings with a mixed and diverse audience.
· Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think through concepts quickly in the initial concept stage.
· Fast learning, detail oriented, procedural in workflow, aptitude for accuracy
· Ability to prioritize issues, manage multiple tasks, and estimate/meet target completion dates and budgets.
· Knowledge of product development life cycle processes, including creation of engineering requirements specifications (ERS), design documents, test plans, etc.
· Familiar with engineering documentation processes in a manufacturing environment such as PLM (Product Life Cycle), Change Management, version control systems (e.g. SVN), and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning).
· Familiar with Theory of Constraints (ToC) concepts as applied to a manufacturing environment.
· Able to create engineering logical diagrams and illustrations using drawing tools such as draw.io, Visio, Adobe Illustrator, etc.
· Able to define internal engineering standards and workflows.
· Safety conscious.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
· Innovative – New ideas excite you and you want to make them a reality.
· Responsive – You move quickly and don’t wait to get things done.
· Passionate – You LOVE what you do.
· Dependable – You finish what you start.
· Quality – Getting things done well is in your blood.
OTHER:
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (e.g. CELPIP Level 12).
· Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook
AUTHORITIES:
· Purchasing of project material up to $1000
DUTIES - ENGINEERING:
• Responsible for electronic power/control circuit design and component selection for cost effective and reliable products to meet defined environmental and customer/internal requirements.
• Creates/maintains/verifies BoMs, component specifications, schematics, wiring diagrams, PCB layout, and component libraries.
• Uses CAD tools such as Altium and SolidWorks Electrical (SWE) to create, simulate, update, and verify designs and libraries.
• Assists in transferring the designs to Manufacturing (NPI).
• Sources, evaluates, and approves alternate/substitute components.
• Develops / initiates new and updated designs in alignment with RAD Policies and requirements.
• Writes design specifications, project scopes/requirements, and test documents.
• Builds or defines engineering and production test equipment, including ATE (Automated Test Equipment)
• Builds, tests, and troubleshoots prototypes, including ALT (Accelerated Life Test)
• Writes and reviews test plans and test reports.
• Resolves safety and EMC approval issues for CE, CSA, FCC, etc.
• Performs feasibility studies, cost analyses, and simulations as required to assess the technical and economic viability of the concepts.
• Considers DFM (Design for Manufacturability) in all areas with a view to creating a volume production, high yield product while maintaining reliability.
• Creates tolerance stacks to determine the product can be assembled and will perform as intended when produced in production with all variations considered.
• Performs or considers FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
• Uses analysis and / or simulation to evaluate design options to meet performance, reliability, and regulatory criteria.
• Works with multidisciplinary teams (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Sales, Marketing, Production, QA, etc.) to innovate new products and resolve customer issues.
• Liaises and works collaboratively with external partners, suppliers, manufacturing, contract manufacturers, consultants, and customers/representative to optimize the overall design and support / resolve design issues.
• Performs/Supports failure analysis of field returns and production failures.
• Creates new designs and supports existing designs and projects.
• Contributes to and follows the Product Development Process.
• Manages projects.
• Other duties as assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Timely documenting work and recording of time for SRED projects.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All staff may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time.
DIRECT APPLY:
By email
Include a cover letter and answer the following questions when applying:
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?