Lead, R&D; Hardware Research and Development
Engineering / Product Development/ Product Management

Ottawa, Ontario

$100,000–$130,000 a year

The Opportunity
An innovative and hands‑on R&D; Hardware Research and Development Specialist to lead the design, development, and validation of advanced hardware & embedded software solutions. This role focuses on exploring new technologies, prototyping concepts, and delivering robust hardware designs that support next‑generation products. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with a research‑driven mindset and a passion for innovation.

Objective & Summary

In cooperation with the Principal Engineer, drive innovation by researching, evaluating, and applying emerging hardware technologies for Products and Testing

Accelerate product development through rapid prototyping and iterative designs

Ensure hardware designs meet performance, quality, safety, regulatory standards, and baseline engineering quality standards

Support seamless integration between hardware, firmware, and software systems

Quickly turn initial requirements into a concept prototype for demonstrations/acceptance

HW architectures, PCBAs, and Mechanical concepts for Improving Product Test Station multi-up designs, including cost reductions

Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Research & Innovation

In cooperation with the Principal Engineer or individually, conduct new component research, materials research, and research technologies relevant to product development

Evaluate feasibility, performance, and cost of new hardware concepts





Develop proof‑of‑concept prototypes and validate creative ideas

Stay current with industry trends, standards, and emerging technologies

Hardware Design & Development

Design electronic hardware systems, including schematics, PCB layouts, and system architecture.

Select components based on performance, cost, availability, reliability, and environmental compliance

Perform circuit design, simulation, and analysis (analog, digital, and mixed signal)

Collaborate with mechanical and software teams to ensure seamless system integration

Prototyping & Testing

Build and test prototypes to validate design concepts and performance requirements

Develop and execute test plans, including functional, environmental, and reliability testing

Analyze test data and iterate on designs to improve performance and robustness

Use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power analyzers

Validation & Compliance

Ensure designs meet regulatory and industry standards (e.g., UL, CE, FCC, IEC, CSA other).

Support certification processes and documentation as it relates to Hardware Design

Perform failure analysis and root cause investigations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with software, firmware,



and mechanical engineering teams

Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA), including cross‑functional failure mode analysis (FMEA)

Support transition from prototype to production, including cross‑site (Ottawa / Moncton) development

Product Development & Lifecycle Management

Work with cross‑functional teams (Engineering, R&D;, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Quality) in cooperation with Project Management to deliver product development projects, including developing detailed product test plans complete with efforts and timeline estimates.

Manage Hardware and Software design IP according to PLM standards and methods, including revision controls, data structures and release processes

Management

This position reports to the R&D; Manager

Education, Training & Experience

B.SC. Engineering SW/HW

>8 years of experience in HW Product Design

Electrical Design using Altium and related life cycle management best practices

PSPICE Simulations / Processors/ Microcontrollers

Math CAD

C++

Skills And Competency Requirements

HVAC Gas Sensors/Transmitter product knowledge will be considered a robust asset

HVAC Gas Sensors/Transmitter field application knowledge will be considered a strong asset

Ability to communicate and work with technical and non‑technical staff to define product requirements

Understanding/Writing Product Requirements

System Design (Monitor/Transmitter and BAC)

SW / Scripting Languages

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