Embedded Systems Developer

We Are a Technology Company

Norcada is a photonics, MEMS and nanotechnology company located in Edmonton, Canada. The company focuses on the development and manufacturing of products with applications in microscopy, microanalysis, genomics, environmental monitoring, and sensing and quantum science. Since our founding in 2002, Norcada has developed a broad customer base for its products, with sales and product development collaborations in four continents and more than 40 countries worldwide.

The Position

Norcada is currently looking for an Embedded Systems Developer to support the to support the design, manufacturing, and testing of our new products. The new Engineer will join the Embedded Systems Team, reporting to the Director of Instrument Manufacturing and Assembly, who oversees our design, manufacturing, assembly, and testing of our instrumentation solutions.

We are seeking individuals with a University-level education and experience with a proven track record in design of new products, assembly of electrical parts, development of control systems, execution of production plans and documentation, PCB design, assembly of electronic components on PCB, and electronic testing. This is a full time, permanent position and provides medical and pension benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, development, component selection, and assembly of electronic systems and their required software.
• Project definition, planning, execution, monitoring and reporting to ensure stakeholders are up-to-date and products are delivered in accordance with requirements.
• Define and validate specifications, and write technical reports.
• Testing, debugging, troubleshooting and calibration of new products and R&D instruments.
• Create product documents such as production travellers and customer manuals.
• Work closely with the team leaders, engineers, technologists and other cross-functional teams on prototype planning, execution and quality control.
• Authenticate and validate electrical designs for manufacturing per APEGA.
• Establish good relationships with vendors to develop customized solutions. This may include occasional visits to their facilities.
• Work with team members to ensure clean and organized stations, and establish a lean system through participation and taking initiatives.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and an uncompromised commitment to confidentiality.
  
  

Qualification And Experience

• Post-secondary education in Electrical, Electronics or Computer Engineering (BSc, MSc, PhD). A Professional Engineer designation is preferred for this position.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in design and development of embedded systems, instruments and electronic circuits.
• Hands-on knowledge of control systems, DAQs, MCUs, SBCs, FPGAs, sensors and communication interfaces to develop data acquisition and control systems.
• Experience designing, manufacturing and assembling PCBs is highly sought in this position.
• Experience with CE, CSA, UL, NRTL and other certification standards.
• Solid programming skills in LabVIEW, Python and C/C++.
• Working knowledge of version control systems.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

• Enjoys working with products for scientific and R&D applications.
• Is focused on finding solutions and delivering value to customers.
• Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Is detail-oriented and organized.
• Feels comfortable working assertively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Has the ability to work independently and in collaboration with team members and other colleagues.
• Is open to talk about challenges and receive guidance and feedback.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills. Proficiency in English is a must-have.
• Preferably lives within the greater Edmonton area.
  
  

Applications without a proper cover letter will not be considered for this position.