Sr. Electrical Designer/Engineer - Embedded I

Position Summary

At the Toronto Design Centre, our Product Development teams provide solutions to our customers through the design and development of AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies.  In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for the design, documentation, and integration of digital hardware and software into power supplies, as well as the qualification of the resulting designs and integration into customer systems.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of embedded firmware for complex power control systems, including but not limited to motor control, power converters (AC/DC, DC/DC), battery management systems.
• Architect and optimize firmware written in ‘C’ for various microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, dsPIC, C2000 DSPs) ensuring high reliability, efficiency, and real-time performance.
• Develop and debug firmware for hardware-software co-design, collaborating closely with hardware engineers to define specifications, troubleshoot issues, and ensure seamless integration.
• Implement advanced control algorithms (e.g., PID, predictive control, adaptive control) for power regulation and optimization.
• Design and develop robust communication protocols (e.g., CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, PMBUS) for embedded systems and external interfaces.
• Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and validation of firmware, including unit testing, integration testing, and system-level testing to ensure product quality and performance.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and release notes.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers.
• Stay aware of the latest advancements in embedded systems, power electronics, and control theory, integrating new technologies where appropriate.
• Contribute to the full product development life cycle, from concept to production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in existing products and systems.
• Perform schematic entry, calculations, simulations, and bread-boarding in the design process

• Interface with the customer to communicate technical information
• Interface with vendors for design support, technology roadmap, chipset/architecture selection, and component sampling and quotation
• Ensure design is documented to ISO9001 procedures and participate in external/internal ISO audits

Job Duties/Responsibilities Cont.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Model-Based Design using tools like MATLAB/Simulink for control algorithm development and code generation.
• Familiarity with industry standards for power control systems (e.g., safety standards, efficiency regulations).
• Experience with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508) in embedded development.

Education

Experience Required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 12-15 years of progressive experience in embedded firmware development, with a significant focus on power control applications.
• Proven expertise in C programming for embedded systems. 
• Extensive experience with various microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M series, dsPIC, C2000 DSPs) and their associated development environments.
• Deep understanding of power electronics topologies (e.g., buck, boost, buck-boost, flyback, resonant converters, inverters) and their control strategies.
• Proficiency in using debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Knowledge of embedded design as it applies to switching power supplies is required. Experience in power supply design is an asset.
• Experience in developing closed-loop control embedded systems
• Experience with analyzing and debugging analog or digital circuits
• Strong understanding of communication protocols common in embedded and industrial environments - I2C, SMBus, SPI, UART, Ethernet, CAN
• Good knowledge of microcontroller architecture and familiarity with programming, emulation, & debug tools
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and datasheets.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience in high volume manufacturing requirements (e.g. DFM/testability)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a cross-functional team.
   

Work Environment

This position is an on-site role, with one flex day per week of remote work.

Competencies

Compensation Data

Benefits

Our benefit package is comprehensive and includes Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, RRSP/DPSP, Paid Vacation/Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Wellness Programs, and Tuition Reimbursement.  We are conveniently located in Markham near the 404/407 corridor with free parking.