R&D Electronic Engineer
at ABB

Job Description

R&D Electronic EngineerTake your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

****Referral bonus premium $1,500.00**** As an R&D Electronic Engineer, you will contribute significantly to technology and product development projects by identifying and implementing innovative solutions. Reporting to the Global R&D Manager - Self-Contained Lighting, you will use your technical knowledge to oversee development tasks and to contribute to strategic technology plans and the project portfolio.
Your responsibilities

• Proactively contribute to the overall design process of new electronic products starting from the evaluation of market requirements, performing feasibility analysis, and defining detailed requirement specifications.
• Carry out circuit simulations, evaluate and define component selection, and finalize schematic diagrams and PCBA layout.
• Perform preliminary R&D tests for design validation (functional, environmental, electrical safety, EMC, reliability) on prototypes.
• Write technical reports and compile official product documentation for production and testing.
• Make fixes to embedded programming as needed on legacy product.
• Support the life cycle management of the existing product portfolio, implementing range extensions and evaluating and qualifying second sources for EOL components with the goal of ensuring business continuity.
• Make sure that all activities are executed in accordance with internal guidelines and applicable standards.
• Provide technical support to other internal functions (e.g., product management, laboratory, supply chain management, manufacturing engineering) and expand relationships with the other R&D teams as well as relevant external consultants.
• Keep up to date with technologies, tools, and methods, proposing and implementing initiatives to improve the effectiveness of the development process.
• Constructively participate in working teams, sharing own technical/scientific knowledge, supporting colleagues in applying processes and tools as well as consulting colleagues to gain information and knowledge.

Your background

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Engineering or similar technical fields.
• 8 years of professional experience in the design and verification of electronic devices.
• Proficiency in the use of eCAD software (preferably Altium Designer) both for schematic and layout design.
• Good knowledge in embedded firmware design. (C, C++ and/or assembler)
• Good knowledge in the design of analog circuits, AC/DC and DC/DC converters (e.g., SMPS, LDO), digital systems with display (e.g., MCU, SOC, flash memory and ADC) and communication interfaces (e.g., RS485, I2C).
• Knowledge of EMC/EMI topics. Experience in debugging and troubleshooting EMC/EMI issues.
• Experience in circuit simulation (PSpice, LTSpice, or Altium Designer).
• Proficiency in the use of test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, function generators) to carry out laboratory tests on prototypes, PCBAs, and devices.
• Experience in the use of soldering stations for prototyping and PCBA rework.
• Knowledge of PCB/PCBA fabrication and assembly process (SMT, wave/selective, TH) and automatic verification/testing (ICT, AOI, FCT).
• Teamwork oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Proactive and reliable personality with a solution focused approach and strong problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English and French (both written and spoken)

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Healthcare plan
• Accident insurance
• Wellbeing program

More about us
We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.For the 8th year in a row, ABB Canada has been recognized as one of Canada's top employers by Forbes Magazine. Also named as Canada's Top 100 Employers, Montreal's Top Employers, Canada's Top Employers for Young People, Canada's Greenest Employers and in 2021 Best Candidate Experience Award (CandE Award), ABB's culture and commitment are to provide a caring workplace where everyone collaborates, feels valued, respected, included and supported. Also committed to ensuring that all policies and practices respect the Employment Equity Program, we aim for our workforce to be truly representative of the four designated groups; women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities. ABB will provide reasonable accommodation to the applicant with disabilities and encourage applicants to self-identify in the application process.ABB's Military Reservist Policy offers Canada's Reserve Force members the flexibility to undergo military training and activities while maintaining job security, seniority, pay, benefits, and privileges as ABB employees, including up to 15 paid working days per year for training, as well as extended leave for operations both in Canada and abroad, ensuring seamless career integration with our nation's defense forces.#LI-Hybrid

This job has expired.