Embedded Firmware and Hardware Engineer at TCP Reliable Manufacturing Inc – Anjou, Quebec

Embedded Firmware and Hardware Engineer

Cryopak is looking for a versatile Embedded Firmware & Hardware Engineer to design and develop next-generation high precision temperature and humidity monitoring and logging devices with integrated Wi-Fi and LTE connectivity for applications in logistics, transport and cold chain. This role combines firmware development with hands-on hardware design, bringing products from concept through production. You’ll play a key role in building reliable, secure, and scalable connected systems deployed in real-world environments. The candidate. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will work closely with multiple individuals in R&D, manufacturing and quality control to help deliver products on-time and meet customer expectations.

Essential Job Functions

1. Firmware Development
   • Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware in C/C++ for logger devices
   • Integrate and optimize Wi-Fi, LTE, BLE, LoRa stacks for reliable connectivity
   • Develop drivers and interfaces for sensors, modems, and peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, USB, etc.)
   • Optimize firmware for network connectivity, power consumption, performance, and memory constraints
   • Debug and trouble-shoot system-level issues across hardware and software
   • Produce flowcharts and state diagrams to fully represent firmware functionality
2. Hardware Design
   • Design schematics and assist with PCB layout for embedded devices
   • Select and integrate components (MCUs, LTE/Wi-Fi modules, PMICs, sensors, antennas)
   • Bring up new hardware, including board validation and debugging
   • Working with manufacturing partners on DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFT (Design for Test)
   • Assess and recommend PCB vendors for volumes manufacturing, reliability and cost considerations
3. Cross Functional Work
   • Work with Quality control to address reliability and yield aspects of all products
   • Support product certification (FCC/CE, carrier approvals for LTE)
   • Develop and maintain technical documentation (schematics, firmware architecture, test plans)
   • Participate in code reviews and hardware design reviews
   • Assist in field debugging and performance monitoring of deployed devices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering or related field
• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in embedded systems development and strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded platforms.
• Hands on experience with micro-controllers, in hardware design, and experience with IoT communication protocols
• Bilingual French and English, (English proficiency is required, as approximately 70% of the workday involves working with Global tools and participating in daily meetings with both American and Canadian peers)

Competencies Required for this Position

• Familiarity with TCP/IP stacks, MQTT, HTTP/HTTPS, and cloud IoT services
• Experience with LTE modem integration and carrier certification processes
• Knowledge of RF design considerations and antenna tuning
• Experience with secure firmware (secure boot, encryption, key management)
• Familiarity with battery-powered and energy-efficient designs
• Experience in full product lifecycle development (prototype → production)
• Strong system-level thinking across hardware and software
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Detail-oriented with a focus on reliability and scalability