We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical / Hardware Engineer in the Windsor ON Area!

What is in it for you?

Be a part of a dynamic, progressive global organization

• Above-average compensation package
• Great team environment
• Be a part of an organization that offers career growth

Job description:

1. Work with a team of ultrasound physicists, software developers, and scientists to design and develop a rugged portable high-performance ultrasound imaging system;

2. Engineer a compact rugged chassis providing a safe electromechanical environment for the main system modules:

• phased array controller,
• portable tablet,
• external PCI-express GPU block,
• display,
• ultrasound probe;

3. For each electrical component, perform thorough research on market availabilities and provide a rationale for picking the item that meets prototype requirements the best;

4. Develop detailed electrical specifications and design of the power management system, autonomous battery operation and charging systems, as well as an active cooling system for the portable ultrasound phased array controller:

5. Work with a mechanical engineer to design a rugged, ergonomic, and portable carrying case for the system;

6. Work with a rugged carrying case manufacturer to build a compact, rugged enclosure for all system components;

7. Integrate all components into a rugged miniaturized system prototype. This may include working with an external integrator company and properly formulating the job description based on developed specifications. 8. Participate in the laboratory testing of the developed system

General requirements:

• Bachelor or M. S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Hardware Engineering, or equivalent;

• High-speed digital and analog circuit design, PCB layout, and schematic capture using professional design software;

• Experience with common electronic communication standards: USB, USB 3.0, PCI-e, gigabit ethernet, etc.;

• Ability to create technical documentation and a habit of documenting own work;

• Electronics prototyping abilities including fine pitch soldering and familiarity with basic electronics lab equipment: Power supply, Oscilloscope, Function Generator, etc. Project-specific requirements:

• Understanding the specifics of portable, high-performance GPU-assisted computing systems such as the need to have a robust cooling system and optimized power and battery management; • Practical experience in 3D modeling of thermal flow, heat exchange, design and optimization of active cooling systems for high-performance computers;

• Working knowledge and understanding of ultrasound systems hardware and practical experience in developing them is a plus;

• Practical work experience in developing portable computational platforms is a plus;

• Professional experience in mechanical design with SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD

ACCU-STAFF is committed to providing accessible employment practices that follow the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please let our recruitment team know.