Electrical & Electronics Design Engineer (Contract)

Job Title: Electrical & Electronics Design Engineer (Contract)

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical & Electronics Design Engineer for a contract role in Toronto, ON. In this position, you will develop electrical concepts, design system architectures, create PCB layouts/schematics, and support existing commercial platforms. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, software, manufacturing), you will drive prototype integration, product testing, DFMEA risk assessments, and continuous engineering improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical Architecture & Design: Develop electrical concepts, system architectures, schematics, PCB layouts, wiring diagrams, and cable assembly documentation.
  

• Development & Prototyping: Support electronics development using Altium Designer; participate in hands-on prototype builds, product integration, and system verification.
  

• Testing & Troubleshooting: Formulate and execute test plans; perform root-cause analysis and troubleshooting for complex electrical and system-level issues.
  

• Design Reviews & Compliance: Participate in technical feasibility assessments, design reviews, and DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) activities.
  

• Lifecycle & Operations Support: Support existing commercial platforms through design updates, engineering change management (ECO/ECN), and technical guidance for manufacturing and field teams.
  

Qualifications & Requirements

Mandatory Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum 8 years of electrical engineering or design experience focused on embedded systems, electronics, robotics, or complex electromechanical platforms.
  

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  

• Technical Skills: Strong background in electrical architecture, schematics, PCB layout, wiring diagrams, and hands-on system troubleshooting.
  

• Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
  

Considered Assets:

• Advanced proficiency with Altium Designer.
  

• Knowledge of sensors, communication interfaces, battery-powered systems, charging circuits, and Battery Management Systems (BMS).
  

• Familiarity with component selection, supply chain considerations, and product lifecycle management.
  

• Experience working in robotics, inspection technologies, or similar high-tech product environments.
  

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.