Associate Hardware Design Engineer (PCB)

Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Salary: CAD 70,000–75,000 per year

Company

hirify.global designs semiconductor solutions and intellectual property cores for consumer connectivity and data communications products.

What you will do

• Develop evaluation platforms using bills of material, design tools, and manufacturing design rules.
• Perform schematic capture, PCB layout, and system-level signal integrity analysis and optimization using Cadence Allegro and OrCAD.
• Deliver high-speed board designs and assemblies for semiconductor product performance measurement.
• Support mechanical design of fixtures and housings.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams and local and international suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or another relevant discipline.
• Knowledge of high-speed layout and electronic design.
• Understanding of RF, analog, and digital circuits.
• Advanced knowledge of Cadence APD and Allegro.
• Experience with laboratory testing, measurement, hardware debugging, and optimization using VNAs, high-speed oscilloscopes, and probe stations.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision, stay organized, adapt to a fast-paced environment, and communicate effectively with team members.
• Creativity, determination, and innovation.
• Familiarity with PCBA technologies including Chip On Board, wirebond, flip chip, optoelectronic devices, and high-speed connectors.
• Familiarity with high-speed modeling tools such as HFSS, microcontrollers, and FPGA.
• Experience troubleshooting PCBs and systems.

Nice to have

• Additional degrees or certifications related to high-speed electrical modeling.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity for growth and development in card design and electrical modeling.
• Work with local and international suppliers and cross-functional internal teams.
• Equal opportunity and drug-free workplace.