Hardware Designer
Avidbots Corp.
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Kitchener, ON
Contract type: Full time
Important Info
Avidbots is growing fast and we’re looking for a passionate
Hardware Designer to join our team. If you’re driven by innovation, excited by cutting-edge technology, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!
What you’ll do:
Avidbots is a leader in autonomous cleaning solutions, transforming the way commercial and industrial spaces maintain cleanliness. Our robots, including Neo 2 and Kas, combine advanced navigation and data-driven insights to deliver efficient, sustainable cleaning across industries like retail, airports, and warehouses.
Avidbots is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate the unique perspectives that come from our multicultural team, including our roots as a company founded by international students. Our leadership holds the same standards of respect and inclusivity as every team member. We pride ourselves on providing a safe, respectful environment free from discrimination or hate, and we embrace diversity in all its forms whether race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.
If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know. We’re happy to provide support.
- Location: Kitchener, ON
- Work arrangement: On site, hybrid (3 days on site)
Avidbots is growing fast and we’re looking for a passionate
Hardware Designer to join our team. If you’re driven by innovation, excited by cutting-edge technology, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!
What you’ll do:
- Work on the sub-module design of the electrical systems of our robots and contribute to systems engineering.
- Design and conduct experiments to test prototypes and validate designs while identifying areas for improvement. You'll debug and test on both a board and system level.
- Collaborate with our mechanical team on Wiring Harness Design to minimize EMI and ensure proper mounting, shielding, and accessibility of electronic circuits.
- Participate in PCB and layout design of analog, digital, and power circuits, including control boards, sensor interfaces, power distribution, safety, and motor control units.
- Support and enhance existing robotic products by investigating issues, implementing design improvements, and optimizing performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Create clear engineering drawings, specifications, and other technical documentation, and ensure accuracy and adherence to standards. You'll be familiar with managing Engineering Bill of Materials (BOM) and Change Management Methodology.
- Bachelor's or College Diploma in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 3+ years of hardware design experience in a relevant field (Robotics, Safety Critical, Medical, Aerospace, Automotive, etc.).
- Experience with the hardware development cycle.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software and schematic capture and PCB layout software (Altium preferred).
- Familiar with Dfx (Design for Excellence) Analysis.
- History of product design for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA).
- Proficient with standard test instrumentation equipment such as DMM, Scope, Power Supply, and Function Generator.
- A driven individual who is passionate about robotics and is a self-starter.
- Successfully complete pre-employment onboarding requirements that may include criminal/civil background checks
- Experience working with robots or complex electromechanical systems.
- Experience designing hardware for safety-critical applications (such as aerospace, medical, or automotive).
- Experience with electronics design simulation.
- Experience with Standards or certification experience (UL, CSA, CE, etc).
- Familiar with Jira & Confluence.
- Familiarity with PLM tools (like Arena PLM).
- Work with innovative robotics technology that’s shaping the future of autonomous cleaning
- Grow alongside a fast-expanding company with exciting career development opportunities
- Collaborate with a global team and be part of a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive workforce
- Access comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and wellness coverage
- Thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter
Avidbots is a leader in autonomous cleaning solutions, transforming the way commercial and industrial spaces maintain cleanliness. Our robots, including Neo 2 and Kas, combine advanced navigation and data-driven insights to deliver efficient, sustainable cleaning across industries like retail, airports, and warehouses.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada for any employer
Avidbots is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate the unique perspectives that come from our multicultural team, including our roots as a company founded by international students. Our leadership holds the same standards of respect and inclusivity as every team member. We pride ourselves on providing a safe, respectful environment free from discrimination or hate, and we embrace diversity in all its forms whether race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.
If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know. We’re happy to provide support.
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