Hardware Electronics Developer - Co-op
Top Benefits
About the role
Who We Are Reliable Controls is dedicated to reducing the carbon footprint of buildings around the world. Our team specializes in the design, development, and assembly of building automation controls and software programs.
We align ourselves with the right people and empower them in the right ways. An established company based in Victoria, BC, we nurture a strong culture of communication, trust, and collaboration. Embracing a work–life balance, promoting continuous learning, and celebrating our achievements are a few of the ways we show our enduring commitment to employees. Let’s combine our passions for building a greener future!
Your Mission To contribute to the development of cutting-edge electronics products, leveraging your knowledge and experience in hardware design, testing and troubleshooting.
What We Offer
- Free parking at both of our Victoria locations,
- Green Transportation Incentive – bus, bike or walk to work and earn extra money for it!
- Social Committee Events – games nights, cabin trips, bowling, camping and more,
- …and most importantly, a genuinely great culture fostered by the senior management team and sustained by fantastic people!
What We Hope To Create Solutions for building operators to enable the vision of Net-Zero Emissions by 2050. Help us get there.
In This Role You Will
- Design electrical/electronic circuits for HVAC/lighting controls and sensors
- Work on schematic capture and PCB layout
- Assemble and aid in the design of production test jigs
- Build prototypes by hand SMT and through hole
- Document test procedures and technical notes
- Test of new engineering circuits and product, thermal, cycle and endurance testing
- Prepare product test apparatus for UL/CE and Safety and Smoke Control and FCC testing
- Re-work defective new products
- Use most current RCC application software to verify correct operation (e.g. RC- Studio/ RC-Toolkit)
- Other duties as assigned
You'll Have Access To
- An onboarding package to get you up to speed.
- Online training courses
- A mentor
This role might be right for you if you have/are:
- Completed relevant coursework in circuits, digital systems, microprocessors, and programming
- Experience with electronics design and debugging, including soldering, circuit prototyping, using oscilloscopes and other lab equipment
- Familiarity with programming languages such as C/C++ and Python
- Experience with PCB design software and schematic capture tools such as Altium Designer or Eagle PCB
- Understanding of digital and analog circuit design principles and techniques
- Familiarity with various microcontroller families
- Knowledge of industry standard communication protocols
- Knowledge of embedded systems, including real time operating systems and device drivers
- Familiarity with power electronics and power supply design principles
You’ll Be Successful In This Position If You
- Are an enthusiastic, innovative individual who cares about sustainability.
- Look for ways to have a meaningful impact on your team's work.
- Are interested in using devices to control the physical environment, and you're willing to learn our products and industry.
- Like a challenge and want to grow professionally
- Are patient and diligent; quality may take longer, but you know it's worth it
- Value a healthy work–life balance; we don't expect you to work overtime or weekends.
Start Date: September 2025
Let’s connect!
At Reliable Controls it’s not only experience and skills we are seeking; alignment with our values is of the utmost importance to us. Continuous improvement is vital to our organization, and we are prepared to invest in our team’s future, not just their current abilities. Let’s connect. We would love to hear from you!
Hardware Electronics Developer - Co-op
Top Benefits
About the role
Who We Are Reliable Controls is dedicated to reducing the carbon footprint of buildings around the world. Our team specializes in the design, development, and assembly of building automation controls and software programs.
We align ourselves with the right people and empower them in the right ways. An established company based in Victoria, BC, we nurture a strong culture of communication, trust, and collaboration. Embracing a work–life balance, promoting continuous learning, and celebrating our achievements are a few of the ways we show our enduring commitment to employees. Let’s combine our passions for building a greener future!
Your Mission To contribute to the development of cutting-edge electronics products, leveraging your knowledge and experience in hardware design, testing and troubleshooting.
What We Offer
- Free parking at both of our Victoria locations,
- Green Transportation Incentive – bus, bike or walk to work and earn extra money for it!
- Social Committee Events – games nights, cabin trips, bowling, camping and more,
- …and most importantly, a genuinely great culture fostered by the senior management team and sustained by fantastic people!
What We Hope To Create Solutions for building operators to enable the vision of Net-Zero Emissions by 2050. Help us get there.
In This Role You Will
- Design electrical/electronic circuits for HVAC/lighting controls and sensors
- Work on schematic capture and PCB layout
- Assemble and aid in the design of production test jigs
- Build prototypes by hand SMT and through hole
- Document test procedures and technical notes
- Test of new engineering circuits and product, thermal, cycle and endurance testing
- Prepare product test apparatus for UL/CE and Safety and Smoke Control and FCC testing
- Re-work defective new products
- Use most current RCC application software to verify correct operation (e.g. RC- Studio/ RC-Toolkit)
- Other duties as assigned
You'll Have Access To
- An onboarding package to get you up to speed.
- Online training courses
- A mentor
This role might be right for you if you have/are:
- Completed relevant coursework in circuits, digital systems, microprocessors, and programming
- Experience with electronics design and debugging, including soldering, circuit prototyping, using oscilloscopes and other lab equipment
- Familiarity with programming languages such as C/C++ and Python
- Experience with PCB design software and schematic capture tools such as Altium Designer or Eagle PCB
- Understanding of digital and analog circuit design principles and techniques
- Familiarity with various microcontroller families
- Knowledge of industry standard communication protocols
- Knowledge of embedded systems, including real time operating systems and device drivers
- Familiarity with power electronics and power supply design principles
You’ll Be Successful In This Position If You
- Are an enthusiastic, innovative individual who cares about sustainability.
- Look for ways to have a meaningful impact on your team's work.
- Are interested in using devices to control the physical environment, and you're willing to learn our products and industry.
- Like a challenge and want to grow professionally
- Are patient and diligent; quality may take longer, but you know it's worth it
- Value a healthy work–life balance; we don't expect you to work overtime or weekends.
Start Date: September 2025
Let’s connect!
At Reliable Controls it’s not only experience and skills we are seeking; alignment with our values is of the utmost importance to us. Continuous improvement is vital to our organization, and we are prepared to invest in our team’s future, not just their current abilities. Let’s connect. We would love to hear from you!