Hardware Research and Development
Job Summary
Lead R&D Hardware Research and Development
Engineering / Product Development/ Product Management
Ottawa Ontario
$100000$130000 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
>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
About Company
Bemsiq is a group of innovative and fast-growing companies providing technology and products in building automation and metering. The group has a global footprint with the ambition to build the most comprehensive portfolio of products within the smart buildings market.Bemsiq is one of ... View more