Hardware Designer Job Description:

We’re seeking an experienced hardware engineer to join our team at Mircom

You’ll deliver exceptional and innovative schematics for building new hardware products. As a key player in ensuring the quality of our hardware products, you’ll also oversee ongoing hardware projects and suggest improvements while working side by side with the mechanical design team and the firmware design team.

If you have a passion for hardware development, excellent analytical skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, you’ll be a perfect fit for the team.

We offer competitive pay, health and travel benefits, and learning and internal growth opportunities.

Company Description

Mircom Group of Companies is a global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of intelligent building solutions with a focus on fire detection, alarm systems, communications, security, mass notification, and building automation. With a presence in over 100 countries, Mircom is committed to technological advancement in life safety and property protection. The company's portfolio includes brands like Mircom, Secutron, and U.E.C. United Export Corporation, offering high-quality solutions tailored to clients' unique needs.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Hardware Design Engineer at Mircom Group of Companies in Vaughan, ON. The Hardware Design Engineer will be responsible for tasks such as hardware development, electronics hardware design, circuit design, and hardware architecture to contribute to the design and development of intelligent building solutions.

Qualifications

• Hardware Development and Hardware Design skills
• Electronics Hardware Design and Circuit Design skills, Analog & Digital Circuits
• Knowledge of Hardware Architecture
• Experience in designing hardware components for intelligent building solutions
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Objectives of this role

• Design and develop hardware products, including circuit boards, components, and systems, while adhering to industry standards and best practices.
• Generate and maintain hardware design, testing, and quality control documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and product validation activities to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, development and customer support, to provide feedback and input on product design, performance optimisation, and manufacturability.

Your tasks

• Execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate the performance, functionality, and durability of hardware products.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of hardware products to ensure compliance with specifications, requirements and quality standards.
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting of hardware defects and implement preventive measures for malfunctions to minimise future occurrences.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in hardware testing methodologies and apply them to improve the overall quality of our products.

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Proficiency in programming languages, like C/C++ and/or Verilog/VHDL.
• Familiar with industry regulations like ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and RoHS.
• Knowledge of hardware regulatory requirements, such as FCC, UL/ULC and CE.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and project management skills.
• Previous experience with Fire Alarm, Intercom, Access Control or Building Automation equipment