Electrical Designer, Competence Center

Intero Integrity Services is the world's only inspection and industrial services specialist to combine innovative technologies, critical insights, state-of-the-art equipment and advanced data management with a streamlined project approach. We are an agile company with a sizable backing and an enhanced management team dedicated to redefining asset performance. Intero is committed to significantly increasing the lifetime and performance of industrial assets and installations. By combining our extensive range of inspection and industrial solutions, we can create unique packages and turnkey solutions, adding value to keeping industrial assets safe and efficient.

Due to our rapid growth, Intero Integrity Services is hiring for an existing vacancy in our Scarborough location.

The Electrical Designer is responsible for designing new robotics systems with your colleagues, assembling the prototype of your new design, running tests in the laboratory or engineering shop, driving a 20-foot long and 1500lbs robot, researching new technologies, creating documents to help others understand what you've done, and/or writing some code.

The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in circuit design and electrical engineering fundamentals, a creative mindset, and takes an analytical approach to problem solving. As a hardware design engineer, you'd be working closely with our firmware, software and mechanical design groups as a multidisciplinary team focusing on robotics and battery powered systems.

• Analog & Digital Circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout using Altium Designer.
• Circuit simulation, prototyping and testing using typical lab tools and analysis software.
• Documentation of electrical designs, testing and assembly procedures.
• Troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of issues in electrical systems.
• Electrical hardware assembly design and manufacturing.
• Design for manufacture and testing; DFX.
• Peripheral responsibilities.
• Depending on available skills a candidate would also have opportunities to work on the following more specific aspects of a project:
• Python/Matlab scripting for simulation and scripted testing of robot modules.
• Assembly, C/C++ embedded programming targeting Atmel & ARM devices.
• Wireless communication and RF design and testing.
• Support and development for automated equipment testingx.
• Participation in field-testing and on-site debugging of equipment.
• FPGA / CPLD design from requirements to validation.

• 3-5 years' experience in hardware design, robotics, PCB design and/or embedded systems.
• Altium, OrCAD or similar for schematic capture and PCB Layout.
• Digital and Analog design, various hardware communication protocols (I2C, TWI, SPI, CAN, Ethernet, PCIe, etc).
• Battery powered systems (Li-ion, Li-polymer).
• Brushless DC Motor systems.
• Prototyping & troubleshooting skills, e.g., laboratory tools, soldering, etc.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Solid self-discipline and the ability to work both independently and within a team.
• An inquisitive mentality: the desire to tinker and learn through experience.

• Experience with Python, Matlab, or other scripting languages.
• Embedded C or Assembly programming experience.
• Experience with version control systems (SVN, git) and a love for clean & effective documentation.
• Experience with Solidworks or similar mechanical CAD software.
• Robotics and motion control experience.
• Experience with Wi-Fi / Bluetooth hardware interfaces and RF design.
• Knowledge of non-destructive testing techniques.
• Knowledge of Xilinx/Altera (Intel) or similar chipsetsc.
• Experience with VHDL/Verilog or similar languages.
• Experience in the FPGA development lifecycle.

• P. Eng is an asset.

Approximate Salary Range: $80,000 - $105,000. The offer will be commensurate with job-related skills, experience and qualifications including relevant education and training.

• A technical, professional, and challenging work environment.
• Competitive wages and a bonus program based on company & individual performance.
• Engaging company culture that encourages teamwork and rewards both team and individual achievements.
• Extended Healthcare benefits coverage (including dental & vision), life insurance, AD&D insurance alongside flexible work hours and paid time off.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence-enabled tools to support administrative and screening activities (such as resume review and candidate matching). These tools are used to assist-not replace-human decision-making. All hiring decisions are made by qualified individuals and are subject to human review.

We are committed to fair, equitable, and inclusive hiring practices. Our use of technology is designed to support objective, job-related assessments and does not involve automated decision-making that produces final employment outcomes without human oversight. Personal information is collected, used, and retained in accordance with applicable privacy legislation.

As part of this commitment, accommodation is available upon request at any stage of the hiring process to ensure equal opportunity and full participation for candidates with diverse needs. As an inclusive employer, we value and celebrate the unique contributions of individuals from all backgrounds, and we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and supported.