Hardware Research and Development

Lead, R&D Hardware Research and Development Engineering / Product Development/ Product Management Ottawa, Ontario $100,000–$130,000 a year The Opportunity 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 other). · 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 Management · This position reports to the R&D Manager Education, Training & Experience · B.SC .

Engineering SW/HW · >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