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Job Description:

The position will utilize knowledge of specification writing from the perspective of the design of electrical systems, including the development lifecycle. Partnering in a dynamic cross-functional project environment and interfacing with mechanical, optical, audio, video, and software specialists. Working on circuit design and general electrical engineering principles; such as design and debug of digital (and some analogue) circuits, the development lifecycle and maintenance, interconnect and harness design, test plan/report specification and execution, as well as exposure to design-for-manufacturing.

What you'll be doing:

• Prepare engineering/manufacturing documentation, schematics and design specifications, systems requirements and test plans
• Work with Component Engineering on component selection and Bill of Material generation targeted for a manufacturing environment for both legacy and new products
• Fulfill Engineering Change Requests (ECRs)
• Design and qualification of next-generation electronic/electrical equipment
• System diagnostics and development of test fixtures and plans
• PCB projects through layout and fabrication
• Help design and troubleshoot system wiring diagrams
• Support Software development team (integration control documents)
• Provide support to Manufacturing, Installation, Technical Services and Purchasing organizations

What we're looking for:

• BSC in electronics or equivalent, with 3-years of experience in electrical/electronic design in a product development environment.
• Knowledge of digital and high-speed design concepts including MCU and its peripherals.
• Knowledge of signal integrity design principles.
• Working Knowledge of Altium (or equivalent - both capture and layout).
• Working knowledge of PCB fabrication and assembly processes.
• Understanding of PCB, digital, analog and system level grounding principles.
• Understanding of cable/harness design, drawing and documentation, for board-to-board as well as system level.
• Understanding of board and system power distribution, including different PSU topologies, power budgets and power/heat-load calculations.
• Working knowledge of I2C, SPI, RS485/422/232, CAN, Ethernet, digital and analog I/O interfacing.
• Familiarity with EMC and Safety requirements for product certification, board and system level.
• Familiarity with component derating and reliability concepts.
• Understanding of design-for-manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with ECR/ECO processes.

Nice to have (Not Mandatory):

• Understanding of and some experience with DSP and FPGA
• Knowledge of major MCU architectures
• Familiarity with HD SDI, HDMI, and PCIe protocols
• SDRAM/DDR/DDR2 interface and debug/layout principles
• Familiarity with digital/analog/acoustic Audio concepts
• Familiarity with UL, CE, FCC, SMPTE, DCI, AES/EBU standards

At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect - we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization.

For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.