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Why DEI Engineering

DEI provides a creative, dynamic and stimulating work environment and is committed to assisting employees’ professional and personal development.

From world first solutions to high volume consumer products used by millions of people every day, you’ll thrive on the variety and challenges at DEI.

We work in small, multidisciplinary teams using the latest tools. You will be close to the client, from the kick-off meeting to product launch.

Work/Life Balance—Work that stays at work, flexible hours, office or remote, three weeks holidays to start, your birthday day off, paid sick days.

Employment Opportunities:

Position: Hardware Design Engineer (Re: DE2602)

Location: 

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Hardware Engineer to join our engineering team. You will be a key contributor to the product development process, from concept to production.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and test embedded systems hardware.
  • Create detailed schematics and PCB layouts using Altium and Cadence CAD tools.
  • Select and integrate electronic components for performance, cost, and manufacturability.
  • Develop and execute hardware validation, verification, and debugging procedures.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware-firmware integration.
  • Work directly with clients to capture requirements, provide project updates, and translate their needs into robust hardware solutions.
  • Support manufacturing teams with prototype builds and production ramp-up.

Qualifications / Experience:

  • 5+ years experience of hands-on hardware design and PCB layout.
  • Experience with Cadence and/or Altium PCB design tools and up to date knowledge of the manufacturing techniques.
  • Experience with high speed interfaces, common low-level interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, etc.), and data communication interface (USB, Ethernet, CAN bus, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of digital and analog circuit design principles.
  • Experience with hardware debug at the component level.
  • Competence in EMC/EMI testing, troubleshooting, and design-level mitigation.
  • Knowledge of FPGA design flow and tools for either Xilinx or Intel is desirable.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.

Personal Characteristics:

  • Positive, open minded, problem solving attitude.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Self-directed, proactive approach to tasks and time management.

What We Offer:

  • Opportunity to work on innovative, industry-leading projects.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Professional growth and training opportunities.

Applications:
If you are interested in the above opportunity, please e-mail your resume to careers@dei-eng.com and in the subject line please give the position that you are applying for. Only selected candidates will be contacted. As we cannot respond to every enquiry, thank you in advance for your interest in DEI Engineering.

Send Us Your Resume

Send employment inquires to careers@dei-eng.com.

As we cannot respond to every enquiry, thank you in advance for your interest in working at DEI.