Senior Hardware Engineer, AlumaPower CorporationDo you want to be part of a hyper-growth company that is reducing society’s reliance on fossil fuels by developing products that use a revolutionary new kind of clean fuel?If yes, you may be the perfect candidate to join us at AlumaPower, a cleantech company with facilities in Sarnia and Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.Our breakthrough multi-patented technology re-invents the aluminum-air battery as a ‘galvanic generator’.We are now developing an innovative long-life energy source that runs on post-consumer scrap, or “abandoned” aluminum, as a fuel source - displacing hydrocarbons, and complementing other battery solutions such as lithium-ion.This job is based in Sarnia or Kitchener, ON. You will report to our Director of Systems Engineering and will play a crucial role in supporting Systems Engineering in designing, developing, and implementing Hardware for embedded systems.Confidentiality is a crucial part of this role, and it is essential to note that you will be interacting with a diverse group of people, including employees, management, investors, suppliers, customers, and the public. You must uphold the companys values at all times.Above all, you will be seeking to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and have a hunger to grow personally within the company.If this sounds like you, then you’ll have the following attributes, experience, and skills.Qualifications/Skills:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related fieldMinimum of 10 years of experience in systems designMixed signal design knowledge: amplifiers, op-amp circuitry, control circuitry, signal conditioning, etc.Experience choosing components: gain/bandwidth product, common mode range, offset, bias and offset currents, etc.Experience with system architecture designHands-on experience with schematic and PCB layoutMechanical enclosure design experienceThermal design experiencePCB design experience: design for signal and power integrity, stack-up design, power supply layout, design for EMI, ESD complianceExperience in solving ESD, EMI issuesDetailed experience with power supply designExperience in the elements that drive power efficiency and the limitations of power componentsProficient with oscilloscopes and other analog test equipmentDebugging skills: ability to diagnose and get to the root cause of difficult design issuesAnalysis skills: proficient with Excel and skilled at using circuit simulation tools such as SPICEAbility to anticipate the short and long-term needs of a designMicrocontroller design experience: ability to design around the feature set of a microcontroller, keeping the needs of software in mindLow-level firmware experienceAbility to identify design trade-offs and balance them during a designTest automation skillsAssessing product requirements and deriving requirements for a systemCreating test plans to ensure compliance with derived requirementsJob Duties:Design, development, and testing of power systems hardwareCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure hardware meets project specificationsConduct simulations and analyze the performance of hardware componentsProvide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineersEnsure compliance with industry standards and safety regulationsDocumenting designs, processes, and procedures.CompensationCommensurate with experience.LocationSarnia or Kitchener, Ontario, CanadaYou must be fully permitted to live and work in Canada.Job Type and Working ConditionsThis is a Full-time role.Ability to attend and conduct presentations.Manual dexterity required to use desktop computers and peripherals.Periodic Overtime as required.Benefits:Casual dressCompany eventsDental careEmployee assistance programExtended health carePaid time offLanguageEnglish (Required)Fluency in French will be considered an asset.If you apply for this role, we’ll only contact you if you’re selected for an interview.In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, your personal information will only be used for candidate selection.We’re committed to a barrier-free, respectful, and accessible work environment. If we select you for an interview, and at your subsequent request, we’ll endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate you if you have any disabilities. AlumaPower Corporation is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace.
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Senior Hardware Engineer