Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years, and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Electronics Design Engineer. This position reports to the Engineering Manager and will work in Richmond, BC.

About the position

As an Electronic Design Engineer of the Vancouver team, you will be responsible for new product development as well as maintenance and continuous improvement of existing products within the Design Engineering team. In conjunction with new product development, an Electronic Design Engineer is expected to conduct validation and qualification testing to ensure products meet the rigorous functional and safety standards associated with Dometic Marine products. Team members will be working alongside electronic, embedded firmware, and mechanical product designers to solve a variety of technical challenges to develop novel technologies that pave roads towards successful product launches.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Circuit design including schematic capture, component selection, PCB layout, and routing using Altium Designer (or an equivalent electronic CAD program)
• Prepare design documentation for new products and components such as PCBA engineering specification, drawings, and test reports
• Support new product launches by working with cross-functional product development teams including Design Engineering, Test Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Automation Engineering
• Hold design reviews and conduct validation tests (EMC, EFT, and other automotive qualification testing)
• Work alongside embedded firmware development team to select microcontrollers and implement electronic designs
• Provide cost and schedule estimates for new projects. Support research and development project activities.
• Maintain bill of materials and designs of existing products to ensure product continuity across an ever-changing supply chain
• Conduct isolated testing of existing products in search of continuous improvements, reduction of field failures, or cost reduction

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• Retirement Programs (RSP and Company Pension Plan)
• Paid Vacation
• Statutory Holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Tuition and Professional Designation dues assistance
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Company Events
• Opportunities to make an impact

Skills & Requirements

A suitable background would be a solid experience within electronics and product development as well as the following qualifications and experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronic, or related engineering discipline is required
• Minimum 1 year of industry or relevant electronic design experience; candidates with 5+ years are preferred
• Consumer electronic product design experience and new product development experience, ideally related to automotive and/or safety critical systems
• Strong proficiency in Altium Designer, or equivalent electronic CAD program
• Knowledge of pre-driver theory and MOSFET technologies
• Knowledge of sensor technologies related to position, acceleration, temperature, GPS, IMU, and relevant parameters associated with selection of appropriate sensors
• Familiar with PCB manufacturing processes and fabrication capabilities, specifically as it relates to interfacing with external fabrication houses
• Working knowledge of communication interfaces such as CAN, SPI, I2C, RS232
• Experience with troubleshooting EMC related issues during the certification testing of a product is an asset
• Familiar with lithium batteries, battery chargers, battery management
• Knowledge of industry standards such as SAE, ASTM, ISO, and familiarity with ISO9001
• Familiar with ERP systems to control engineering Bills of Materials
• Experience with simulation and scripting languages (Python) to accelerate electronic design and analysis
• Familiar with firmware program languages such as C, C++, and assembly for embedded controllers such as Freescale, NXP, and ARM
• Strong proficiency with MS Office programs including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint; and the ability to learn other applications quickly

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with ability to work well within a team environment and all levels of personnel
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Innovative thinker with both successes and defendable failures in product/technology development
• Professional demeanor whether in person, via email or on the telephone.

Dometic’s Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application. Selection is being made on a running basis. If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Nikki Melendez, at nikki.melendez@dometic.com.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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