Design Engineer in Richmond, British Columbia at NORSAT INTERNATIONAL INC
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Job Description
About Us:
Norsat International Inc., founded in 1977, is a leading provider of innovative communication solutions that enable the transmission of data, audio, and video for remote and challenging applications. Norsat’s products and services include customizable satellite components, portable satellite systems, maritime solutions, and network solutions. The company’s products and services are used extensively by telecommunications services providers, emergency services and homeland security agencies, military organizations, health care providers, news organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies.
Why Join Norsat International Inc.?
We have an innovative and outstanding team of industry professionals who drive our ongoing success at Norsat International Inc. We strive to offer a supportive, inclusive and nurturing environment that helps our employees expand their careers and reach their highest potential.
Summary:
As a staff of the Electrical Engineering team in the Engineering Group you will report to the Director of Engineering. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team and provide electrical design and support the company’s products, including BUC, LNB, satellite terminals and robotics.
What You'll Do:
Design
- Transform conceptual designs into detailed schematics, PCB layouts, fabrication and assembly drawings;
- Assemble, test and troubleshoot PCBA & electrical subsystems;
- Produce technical documentation for manufacturing needs (specifications, procedures, test plans/procedures, modification instructions, etc.).
- Research, source and acquire OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) components.
- Ensure new product designs/processes meet overall systems performance requirements.
Support
- Provide production/manufacturing support (track/categorize issue reports, problem reports, update procedures, update designs due to component obsolescence, etc.).
- Interact with fabricators and suppliers of electrical parts to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Delivery of products, milestones, and project deliverables on time and on budget
- Quality documentation – NCR, waivers, issues
- Assisting in the transfer of designed and white label products to manufacturing.
- Work with Production to troubleshoot component failures, design issues and testing issues.
- Continuously improving our products/process through time and cost reduction.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring:
- B.A.Sc. in Electrical required
- Minimum 5 years of electrical engineering experience required in electronics design
- Experience in a supervisory role in electronics
- Schematic capture and PCB layout experience
- Relevant experience with Protel/Altium preferred
- Exposure to digital and analog electronic designs preferred
- Hands-on experience building, testing and troubleshooting electronic circuits
- Hands-on experience with test equipment including signal analyzers, vector network analyzers, signal generators and oscilloscopes
- Knowledge of RF fundamentals and design an asset
What We Offer:
- Paid vacation days;
- 5 paid sick days;
- 100% paid by employer comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, life & more (coverage varies);
- RRSP program;
- Up to an annual maximum of $2,000 per year professional development fund for designations and accreditations;
- 100% reimbursed for job-related training;
- On-going training available;
- Flexible hours of work based on position;
- Employee Referral Program;
- Employee Award Program;
- Plenty of on-site and street parking & a bus stop right in front of the office (bus 405, 410, 416);
- Leisure areas in the office, employees are encouraged to have some fun! (i.e., ping pong table, foosball, Wii, tabletop games, card games);
- Employee events & initiatives: company BBQs, field trips, annual summer event, free snacks events, lunchroom has free flow of coffees & teas.
Please note that benefits may vary by location and employment status.
This is an on-site position, so relocation will be required. Remote work is not supported at this time.
Applicants must hold either a Canadian citizenship, Canadian Permanent Residency, or Work/ Study Permit. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide assistance for work authorization.