We are seeking an experienced Hardware Designer. This role involves all aspects of new product development including researching, planning, design, implementation, verification and testing. Developing complex circuits and layout for multi-layer PCB designs using signal integrity design strategies and high-speed serial techniques.

Who We Are

For over 35 years, Connect Tech has built a solid reputation providing high-performance computing solutions for some of the world’s most influential companies. As NVIDIA’s largest hardware partner, Connect Tech’s products are used in state-of-the-art technology on land, sea, sky, and space. With leading-edge design and manufacturing services backed by stellar technical support, our commitment to excellence in design and customer satisfaction is the driving force behind our success.

What We Offer

  • Wage band for this position is $70,000 – $95,000
  • Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package
  • 3 weeks’ vacation per year with no waiting period, including shutdown at Christmas
  • Paid sick days
  • Opportunity to work within a high-tech, leading-edge technology field with products that appear in some really cool applications! (Robots, Drones, Artificial Intelligence, Vision Systems)
  • A dynamic, energetic and growing company with a friendly community atmosphere
  • A collaborative and supportive workplace that values the contributions and ideas of our staff, and are proud of our extremely low turnover rate throughout our 35+ year history
  • Employees who have great passion for their work and who are always looking for ways to propel Connect Tech to the next level

Check out our corporate video to see what we’re like!

Responsibilities

  • Be involved in all aspects of new product development including researching, planning, design, implementation, verification and testing
  • Develop complex circuits and layout for multi-layer PCB designs using signal integrity design strategies and high-speed serial techniques
  • Specify and source new board level and system components, communicating with suppliers, sales, representatives, and manufacturers
  • Interface with vendors and manufacturing personnel, creating PCB stack-ups and bill of materials
  • Lead standard and custom product development projects with a cross-functional team ensuring budget and timeline adherence

 

Requirements and preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years in electronics engineering design role with experience in multilayer, high-speed, high-density interconnect (HDI) based design
  • 6+ months of demonstrated design experience in one of Connect Tech core technologies: Computer on Module architectures (NVIDIA Jetson, COM Express, SMARC), embedded or server class Intel x86 & ARM based processor, Ethernet switches, or FPGAs
  • 6+ months of experience using Altium Designer
  • Competence with schematic capture, layout, component libraries development, and bill of material creation
  • Demonstrated abilities debugging electronics and system level issues using modern lab equipment including high speed oscilloscopes, bus analyzers, logic analyzers, voltmeters, etc.
  • Knowledge of standard computer and embedded interconnection standards such as PCI Express, USB, SATA, CAN, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, MIPI, HDMI, DisplayPort, and VGA
  • Mixed analog-digital power electronics design and verification experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent

 

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume in PDF format to the email address below.

Connect Tech is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practice in compliance with the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.). In compliance with the A.O.D.A., Connect Tech will make necessary accommodations for applicants with disabilities to support participation in the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources if you require assistance.