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Job Summary Senior Hardware Designer is fully competent in digital and analog hardware design and typically fulfills the role of Hardware Technical Lead on project teams developing building automation and control products. This role is responsible for the design, prototyping, research, validation, and documentation of recent and existing hardware with minimal supervision. The Senior Hardware Designer is expected to design hardware with reliability, manufacturability, and regulatory compliance in mind, and to collaborate closely with firmware, compliance, and manufacturing teams.
Duties and Responsibilities Product Development & Technical Leadership Develop hardware designs in accordance with established procedures and the Product Development Process (PDP)
Provide technical leadership on hardware projects, including design planning and scheduling
Provide technical guidance and design oversight to other hardware designers
Assist in the collection and clarification of product and system requirements
Identify technical risks and contribute to mitigation strategies
Perform cost analysis and support cost-reduction initiatives
Review and approve key hardware development milestones
Research and Design Research new technologies relevant to building automation and control product directions
Perform technical analysis of proposed designs
Capture designs in schematics and produce PCB layouts
Liaise with mechanical designers to ensure physical and environmental requirements are met
Design with consideration for system power requirements, thermal performance, and component lifecycle
Ensure component selection follows established standards and best practices
Generate accurate documentation for products and variants including addition to and ongoing maintenance in PLM
Quality, Testing, and System Integration Perform preliminary product testing and support board bring-up
Create test plans for new hardware designs




Assist in the development of quality and verification test procedures
Ensure designs are reviewed by qualified hardware or QA specialists
Review work produced by other hardware designers
Analyze product failures and contribute to root-cause analysis
Collaborate with firmware developers during system integration and debugging
Firmware Exposure (Minor) General understanding of embedded firmware concepts and hardware/firmware interfaces
Ability to read or make minor modifications to firmware for testing or debugging
Collaborate with firmware teams to define hardware interfaces and requirements
This role does not require primary firmware development ownership
Compliance & Regulatory Exposure Design hardware with regulatory and safety requirements in mind
Support certification and compliance testing, primarily UL and CE
Apply best practices for safety, isolation, creepage/clearance, grounding, EMC, and ESD
Required Skills and Abilities Solid understanding of mixed-signal, analog, and digital circuit design, including printed circuit design
Strong technical communications and writing skills
Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively
Able to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision
Proficiency with EDA software (Altium Designer experience preferred)
Experience with microcontrollers/microprocessors and peripheral interfaces
Hands‑on experience debugging hardware in a lab environment
Basic embedded C/C++ familiarity
Ability to collaborate across firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and compliance teams
Nice to Have Registered as either P.Eng. or E.I.T.




Experience with industrial or building automation products
Exposure to EMC standards commonly used in industrial environments (e.g., EN 61000 series)
Experience supporting products through certification and production
Required Qualifications Technology Diploma in Electronics or equivalent combination of education and experience
8+ years of experience in electronic hardware design
Work Location Hybrid (Currently 3 days a week, subject to change)
City: Surrey
Type: full‑time, Permanent
Salary: 95,000 - 125,000 CAD (range reflects the minimum and maximum target payable for the base salary of new hires across all Canadian locations.)
Why work for us? We provide fantastic opportunities to individuals passionate about business and technology. Delta Electronics products are the most energy efficient power products in the industry and our company is perfect for those who want to create, design and build sustainable solutions using massively scalable, big‑data architecture, with a strong focus on building automation. Here are some of the Delta perks you’ll receive from day 1!
Employee & safety centric culture with the possibility of remote work
Flexible hours and scheduling available
Competitive total compensation along with generous vacation allowances
Three weeks of vacation
In‑house & external training provided along with education support and opportunities for growth
Company funded annual personal development budget
Financial benefits & planning such as group RRSP & company match
Employer paid premiums for extended healthcare and family‑focused benefits (health, vision and dental)
Travel insurance coverage and access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness - onsite fitness center & company reimbursement for personal gym memberships
Internal Recognition & Service Awards
Transit accessible with free onsite parking
Regular company events such as "Food Truck Fridays", Lunch & Learn and other planned activities

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📌 Senior Hardware Designer (British Columbia)
🏢 Delta Controls
📍 British Columbia