Hardware Engineer

Our team at Blackline Safety is growing! As a people-driven technology company with a mission to make sure every worker returns home safely we drive innovation practice resiliency demonstrate leadership go the extra mile for our customers and empower our people to be their best.

The Hardware Engineer will play a pivotal role in designing testing and optimizing hardware components for our innovative products. You will be working directly on new and existing connected gas detecting and lone-worker safety devices across Blackline Safetys entire portfolio of hardware addition to electrical design you will collaborate with mechanical firmware manufacturing process and quality engineers to realize best-in-class high-quality devices to be delivered in volume production. Blackline Safety internally architects designs tests manufactures and sells our products with internal engineering SMT firmware & software and customer support teams.

In this role you will contribute to the electrical architecture schematic design PCB layout and system-level integration of multi-layer boards that meet performance integration and cost requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design integration and verification of printed circuit boards (PCBs) flexible printed circuits (FPCs) and overall system-level solutions
• Work with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and design constraints
• Identify diagnose and drive electrical-related issues to closure
• Communicate regular schedule and status updates to product leads
• Travel within Canada and overseas as required

About You

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience designing high-volume consumer/industrial electronic products
• Strong EE fundamentals and hands-on experience in prototype bring-up and debugging as well as functional verification and reliability testing
• Experience with component selection schematic capture and layout of HDI designs (Altium Designer preferred)
• Experience with voltage regulators (SMPS LDO) power delivery networks analog and mixed-signals and battery-powered designs
• Experience with low-speed and high-speed digital interfaces (I2C UART SPI USB MIPI) and signal integrity fundamentals
• Familiarity with using tools and standard lab equipment such as protocol analyzers JTAG debuggers oscilloscopes multimeters and power supplies
• Strong communication problem-solving and analytical skills
• Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively with a team
• Bonus points for:
• Experience with wireless chipsets and RF design including cellular GNSS Wi-Fi BLE and NFC
• Experience with programming languages such as C/C and Python
• Experience with digital and analog simulation tools (LTspice PowerDC/SI)
• Experience with gas detection including electrochemical IR catalytic bead and other sensors
• Experience designing for and resolving challenges related to EMC product safety standards and other regulatory compliance requirements
• Familiarity with hazardous location intrinsic safety standards designs and certifications
• Professional Engineer (.) licensing
• Leadership and mentoring experience

Total Rewards

At Blackline Safety we offer more than just a jobwe offer a career with purpose. Our Total Rewardsofferings are designed to supportthe diverse needs of our global workforce and vary based onemployment type and mayinclude:

• Competitive base salary and annual compensation review
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits*
• Mental health and wellness support
• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work model for eligible positions
• Paid vacation personal and sick days*
• Professional development opportunities
• Education funding
• A collaborative inclusive and mission-driven culture
• Exclusive access toperksand discounts
• Aflexible DressforYour Day environment

*Eligibility and coverage vary by employment type and region.

Diversity Equity & Inclusion

Blackline Safety is powered by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants regardless of age religion race color ancestry gender gender identity or expression disability national origin race or sexual orientation. We enthusiastically encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process pleasecontact us We are committed to ensuring an accessible and equitable experience for all candidates.

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Ifyourepassionate about technology safety and making a differencewedlove to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a safer more connected world.

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