Senior Hardware Engineer Sustaining

Blackline Safety is looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead the sustaining engineering of our hardware-based this role you will own electrical design of Blackline Safetys released hardware portfolio including adding new features solving production issues improving reliability and lifecycle management. You will be responsible for the electrical design of multi-layer HDI PCBs regulatory compliance intrinsic safety-certification of products deployed globally in safety-critical applications.

The Sustaining team includes hardware firmware and mechanical engineers and works closely with Manufacturing Quality Verification Supply Chain and Data Management teams. The ideal candidate is a strong system thinker with full product lifecycle experience a solid foundation in design for manufacturing/test and the ability to lead complex cross-functional technical work.

Skill & Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent education and experience

• 5 years of industry experience designing high-volume consumer or industrial electronic products
• Strong EE fundamentals with hands-on experience in prototype bring-up debugging and functional verification
• Experience with schematic capture and layout of HDI multi-layer PCB designs (Altium Designer preferred)
• Strong background in power systems including SMPS LDOs PDN design and battery-powered optimization
• Experience with low- and high-speed digital interfaces (I²C UART SPI USB etc.) and signal integrity fundamentals
• Proficient with standard lab equipment: oscilloscopes logic/protocol analyzers JTAG debuggers DMMs power supplies
• Demonstrated ability to independently drive complex technical problems to resolution Strong collaboration communication and mentoring skills
• Bonus points for:
• Experience with wireless technologies: cellular GNSS Wi-Fi/Bluetooth NFC
• Experience with C/C or Python for test debug or analysis
• Familiarity with simulation tools (LTspice PowerDC/SI etc.)
• Experience with gas detection or safety-critical products
• EMC compliance design and troubleshooting experience
• Experience with intrinsically safe product design and certification
• . (APEGA) licensure or eligibility to practice in Alberta

Responsibilities:

• Circuit design to improve maintain and modify existing products from the design concept stage design verification Intrinsic Safety (IS) certification regulatory and ultimately production release
• Develop an expert level understanding of Intrinsic Safety (IS) certification for explosive atmospheres
• Triage electrical and system-level performance issues in manufacturing and the field; lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Collaborate closely with firmware engineers on HW/FW integration and system-level problem solving
• Work with manufacturing and test engineering to ensure robust high-volume production
• Support product validation and Design Quality teams to maintain product reliability and compliance
• Provide regular schedule risk and status updates to product and engineering leadership
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and interns
• Minimal travel may be required

Total Rewards

At Blackline Safety we offer more than just a jobwe offer a career with purpose. Our Total Rewardsofferings are designed to supportthe diverse needs of our global workforce and vary based onemployment type and mayinclude:

• Competitive base salary and annual compensation review

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits*

• Mental health and wellness support

• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work model for eligible positions

• Paid vacation personal and sick days*

• Professional development opportunities

• Education funding
• A collaborative inclusive and mission-driven culture

• Exclusive access toperksand discounts

• Aflexible DressforYour Day environment

*Eligibility and coverage vary by employment type and region.

Diversity Equity & Inclusion

Blackline Safety is powered by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants regardless of age religion race color ancestry gender gender identity or expression disability national origin race or sexual orientation. We enthusiastically encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.

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Ifyourepassionate about technology safety and making a differencewedlove to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a safer more connected world.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC