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As our new Electrical Engineer, you will design, build, and test electrical and electromechanical systems for our Extract Energy heat-to-power technology and other innovative products incorporating shape memory alloys (SMA).
We are looking for a hands-on engineer with experience in electrical hardware, power electronics, controls, and embedded systems who can independently take projects from concept through prototyping, testing, and production. You will have significant technical autonomy while collaborating with our multidisciplinary engineering team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, build, and test electrical and electromechanical systems incorporating SMA technology
Design and integrate power electronics, including generators, motor drives, rectifiers, and inverters
Design industrial electrical control panels, including schematics, component selection, and compliance with applicable CSA standards and ESA requirements
Develop control and data acquisition systems (DAQ), integrating sensors, actuators, and feedback controls
Design and test custom electronic circuits and PCBs, including schematic capture and PCB layout
Develop embedded firmware and software for hardware control, data acquisition, and system integration
Support electrical prototyping, troubleshooting, equipment procurement, commissioning, and validation
Collaborate across engineering, R&D, and manufacturing to deliver reliable, production-ready solutions
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer, or Systems Design Engineering, or a related discipline
Hands-on experience designing, assembling, and troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems
Strong understanding of power electronics, analog and digital circuits, and control systems
Experience developing automation, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems
Experience designing industrial electrical panels to applicable CSA standards and Ontario Electrical Safety Code requirements
Experience with schematic capture, PCB design, and electronic component selection
Proficiency in embedded programming (C/C++) and microcontroller development
Strong practical problem-solving skills and ability to independently manage technical projects
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with generators, motor drives, inverters, power conversion, and power management systems (e.g., Victron Energy, OutBack Power)
Experience with industrial automation, PLCs, SCADA, and industrial communication protocols
Proficiency with PCB design tools, preferably Altium Designer
Experience with embedded platforms such as ESP32, STM32, Microchip PIC, Arduino, or Raspberry Pi
Experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar programming and data analysis tools
Familiarity with ESA equipment approval processes and industrial electrical commissioning
Experience with mechatronics, mechanical design, or shape memory alloys
Experience in a fast-paced R&D or product development environment
WORKING WITH SMARTER ALLOYS
Smarter Alloys is a certified medical device manufacturer and smart materials innovator developing proprietary shape memory alloy technologies for applications in medical devices, dental, clean energy, automotive, and consumer products. We are a small, focused team working at the intersection of advanced materials, engineering, and precision manufacturing.
This is a full-time, permanent position based on-site at our Cambridge, ON facility. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, full medical and dental benefits, a flexible schedule with core hours between 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM, and opportunities for professional development.
We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in and encourage applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.
Smarter Alloys | Cambridge, ON | www.smarteralloys.com
From one-off concepts to end-to-end solutions, SMA Lab Solutions by Smarter Alloys offers the most advanced materials and capabilities to help plan, create, test and manufacture products for the medical, auto, aerospace and clean energy sectors.
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