Progressive Automations is one of the top manufacturers and distributors of linear actuators and home/office automation. We have over a decade of experience in the industry and are quickly growing. Our goal is to lead the industry in innovation while bringing you premium quality products at an affordable price. Our creative, energetic and innovative team has the experience of working together with different customers, from automation enthusiasts, hobbyists to large scale partners. We are constantly developing our skills and knowledge of the industry while we also make sure to have a bit of fun in life!

Job Responsibilities
We currently have an opening for an Intermediate ElectricalDesignEngineer in our Richmond office. This role involves the analysis, design, testing, and commissioning of motor-control electronic systems and PCB hardware for linear actuator products. You will work closely with the Research & Development, Firmware, Mechanical, and Product teams to deliver reliable, manufacturable control systems from concept through production.

Key responsibilities include PCB design, component evaluation, product testing, and supporting in-house assembly and quality-control activities. You will also prepare technical documentation, collaborate with overseas manufacturing partners, and contribute to the development of new actuator controllers and related electronic products.

What You’ll Do

Design and develop PCBs and flexible PCBs (FPC) for a variety of products

Perform circuit analysis, schematic design, layout reviews, and design validation

Conduct product testing, debugging, and commissioning of current and updated control systems

Build and operate test setups for stress, thermal, and reliability evaluations

Support in-house assembly, troubleshooting, and quality-control activities

Select and evaluate components for performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability

Prepare engineering documentation, including specifications, test procedures, and production packages

Collaborate with firmware, mechanical,



and product teams throughout the full product lifecycle

Work with overseas manufacturing partners on DFM, prototyping, and production readiness

Contribute to the development of new products and the continuous improvement of existing ones

Act as Product Owner for developing, procuring, and launching electronic products

Required Skills and Experiences

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineeringor a related field

Minimum 5 years of experience with PCB CAD tools and hardware product development

Strong understanding of the full product development lifecycle, from requirements to production releaseGood understanding of motor control systems and their associated challenges

Methodical, organized approach to testing, documentation, revision control, and traceability

Strong time management, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to work independently and with both local and overseas teams

Nice To Have

Proficiency in Altium Designer for PCB design

Familiarity with Microchip MCUs

Embedded programming experience, including C for microcontrollers

Experience designing or working with test jigs / automated test setups

Experience with documentation standards and version control tools such as SVN

Familiarity with root-cause analysis methods

Understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC considerations

Knowledge of North American manufacturing standards and certifications

Familiarity withcommunication and control technologies such as:

RF

Wi-Fi

Thread / Matter

Bluetooth

CANBUS

MODBUS

Reasons you’ll love working here

Rapidly growing company with strong opportunities for impact and advancement

Flexible schedule, with up to two remote days per week when in-office work is not required

Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits

Electric sit-stand desksandergonomic accessories

Quarterly team events and monthly free lunch

Employee discounts across all subsidiaries (Progressive Automations, Progressive Desk, etc.)

The pay range for this role is:
60,000 - 100,000 CAD per year(richmond, bc)

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📌 Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer (British Columbia)
🏢 Progressive Automations
📍 British Columbia