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About Voltera
Voltera is a rapidly scaling technology company that has been driving change in the additive electronics industry since 2013. Our tools help the worlds most innovative minds solve previously unsolvable problems. Our customers across the board are changing the way we think about electronics and its applications.
Our first product VOne is a multifunctional PCB printer that enables fast iteration. Product developers and educators benefit from VOnes versatility and rapid prototyping capabilities.
Our second product NOVA is a materials dispensing system for flexible hybrid electronics. It was designed to meet the unique demands of novel electronics prototyping and materials research providing precision dispensing on numerous rigid and flexible substrates.
Were a tightknit company looking for ambitious talented individuals. We value the importance of team culture and strive to create a work environment where you feel empowered through knowledge supported by your colleagues passionate about your work and motivated to drive the growth of the company.
About the Job
- Design prototype test and iterate electronics hardware for new and existing products applying best practices to create performant reliable and manufacturable hardware.
- Contribute to all stages of the product development process from architecture design certification and testing.
- Serve as the primary expert for all issues concerning mixedsignal hardware and the integration of mechatronic systems.
- Assist in testing and board bringup.
- Research and develop emerging technologies analyze prototype failures and produce thorough documentation.
- Assemble and debug prototype PCBAs with common electronics lab equipment.
- Work across teams to ensure system integration and broader project success.
- Collaborate with contract manufacturers to ensure quality and timely delivery.
- Accurately plan and execute on the project timeline and scope for multiple projects.
About You
- Postsecondary education in Mechatronics Computer Electronic Engineering or similar.
- 3 years of experience in electronics design.
- Communication interfaces including USB I2C SPI CAN RS232 RS485 Ethernet etc.
- Proven experience with the whole product development lifecycle.
- Knowledgeable in EMC management principles and EMI control best practices with an indepth understanding of PCB design electronics manufacturing and DFM.
- Design for test (DFT) and design for manufacture (DFM) experience.
- Proficiency with ECAD such as Altium Designer KiCAD or OrCAD.
- Good level of understanding of mechatronic systems such as stepper motors BLDC motors and flexible cabling.
- Experience designing microcontrollerbased systems with architectures such as AVR STM32 SAMD etc.
- Familiarity with lab equipment to measure analog digital and RF outputs of the system with tools such as oscilloscopes VNAs spectrum analyzers and logic analyzers.
Nice to haves:
- Experience with mixed signal systems containing digital controls camerabased vision systems stepper motor control circuits and/or analog transducers.
- Understanding of firmware structure and code in C/C.
- Experience with Altium Designer.
- Mechanical / electromechanical design experience or aptitude.
- Robotics interest or experience.
Why Were Awesome
- Were a scaling company youre hired to have a voice not to be a cog.
- Three weeks vacation to start.
- Flexible work hours.
- Familyfriendly work culture.
- Collaborative work environment.
- Located in the growing tech hub of Waterloo Ontario close to restaurants and easily accessible by public transit.
If this sounds like a good fit reach out! Wed love to hear from you.
Voltera is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and diversity. Voltera does not discriminate based on race ancestry place of origin color ethnic origin citizenship creed sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age record of offenses marital status family status disability or any other basis forbidden under federal provincial or local law.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. If you require accommodation or require recruitment documents in a different format please contact us at
Employment Type
Full-Time
