Sr. Electrical Designer/Engineer - Embedded level I

Murata Power Solutions is a leading provider of power conversion products that are sustainable and efficient. We are focused in two transformative technology, macro market segments; Server, Storage, Networking (SSN) and E-Mobility, including electric vehicles, robotics and energy storage. Ranked amongst the world’s top 5 suppliers of breakthrough power electronics, we design and manufacture the industry’s broadest offering of standard products and are a market leading designer of custom power solutions.

Well known for the quality of its products and workforce, we can provide you the opportunity to work with talented people and a management team focused on growth and the ongoing development of leading-edge technologies for many of the world’s major OEM’s.

Summary:

At the Toronto Design Centre, our Product Development teams provide solutions to our customers through the design and development of AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies. In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for design, documentation, and integration of digital hardware and software into power supplies as well as qualification of the resulting designs and integration into customer systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of embedded firmware for complex power control systems, including but not limited to motor control, power converters (AC/DC, DC/DC), and battery management systems.
• Architect and optimize firmware written in ‘C’ for various microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, dsPIC, C2000 DSPs), ensuring high reliability, efficiency, and real-time performance.
• Develop and debug firmware for hardware-software co-design, collaborating closely with hardware engineers to define specifications, troubleshoot issues, and ensure seamless integration.
• Implement advanced control algorithms (e.g., PID, predictive control, adaptive control) for power regulation and optimization.
• Design and develop robust communication protocols (e.g., CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, PMBUS) for embedded systems and external interfaces.
• Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and validation of firmware, including unit testing, integration testing, and system-level testing to ensure product quality and performance.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and release notes.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers.
• Stay aware of the latest advancements in embedded systems, power electronics, and control theory, integrating new technologies where appropriate.
• Contribute to the full product development life cycle, from concept to production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in existing products and systems.

• Perform schematic entry, calculations, simulations, and bread-boarding in the design process
• Interface with the customer to communicate technical information
• Interface with vendors for design support, technology roadmap, chipset/architecture selection, and component sampling and quotation
• Ensure design is documented to ISO9001 procedures and participate in external/internal ISO audits

Required Education / Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 12-15 years of progressive experience in embedded firmware development, with a significant focus on power control applications.
• Proven expertise in C programming for embedded systems.
• Extensive experience with various microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M series, dsPIC, C2000 DSPs) and their associated development environments.
• Deep understanding of power electronics topologies (e.g., buck, boost, buck-boost, flyback, resonant converters, inverters) and their control strategies.
• Proficiency in using debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Knowledge of embedded design as it applies to switching power supplies is required. Experience in power supply design is an asset.
• Experience in developing closed-loop control embedded systems
• Experience with analyzing and debugging analog or digital circuits
• Strong understanding of communication protocols common in embedded and industrial environments - I2C, SMBus, SPI, UART, Ethernet, CAN
• Good knowledge of microcontroller architecture and familiarity with programming, emulation, & debug tools
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and datasheets.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience in high volume manufacturing requirements (e.g. DFM/testability)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a cross-functional team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Model-Based Design using tools like MATLAB/Simulink for control algorithm development and code generation.
• Familiarity with industry standards for power control systems (e.g., safety standards, efficiency regulations).
• Experience with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508) in embedded development.

Compensation and Benefits:

Our benefit package is comprehensive and includes Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, RRSP/DPSP, Paid Vacation/Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Tuition Reimbursement. We are conveniently located in Markham near the 404/407 corridor with free parking.