Mechatronics Engineer

Norsat International, Inc.

$80K — $100K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSc in Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in RF design
  • Rich experience designing RF components, especially power amplifiers and synthesizers
  • Good knowledge of electromagnetic (EM) theory
  • Design experience for RF circuits for frequencies above 10GHz
  • Hands-on experience with schematic capture & PCB layout
  • Experience with design software: ADS, EMPro, HFSS, Altium, Waspnet

Responsibilities

  • Conduct feasibility and operational research of electrical generation and electronic communications systems
  • Prepare material costs, timing estimates, and design specifications
  • Design and develop electrical and electronic components and systems
  • Conduct simulations and characterization for micro or nanodevices
  • Supervise installation and operation of systems and ensure compliance
  • Develop maintenance standards for electronic systems
  • Investigate and analyze electrical or electronic failures

Benefits

  • Paid vacation and sick days
  • Comprehensive health benefits package fully covered by employer
  • 4% RRSP matching
  • Annual professional development fund of $2,000
  • Reimbursement for job-related training
  • Flexible work hours based on position
  • Employee referral and award programs
  • On-site leisure areas and employee events
  • Convenient parking and public transportation access
Full Job Description
Summary:

As a Mechatronics Engineer, you will be designing, plan, research, evaluate, and test electrical and electronic equipment and systems.

What You'll Do:
  • Conduct research into the feasibility, design operation and performance research of electrical generation and components and electronic communications, instrumentations and control systems, equipment and components.
  • Prepare material cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications.
  • Design electrical and electronic components, systems and equipment.
  • Conduct micro or nanodevices simulations, characterization, process modeling and integration in the development of new electronic devices and products.
  • Supervise and inspect the installation and operation of electrical and electronic systems and equipment.
  • Develop maintenance and operating standards for electrical and electronic systems and equipment.
  • Investigate electrical or electronic failures.
  • Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for construction or maintenance.
  • Supervise technicians, technologists, programmers, analyst and other engineers.

What You'll Bring:
  • BSc in Electrical Engineering;
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in RF design;
  • Rich experience designing RF components, especially power amplifiers, synthesizers and related circuitry;
  • Good knowledge of EM theory;
  • Design Experience for RF circuits for frequencies above 10GHz.
  • Hands-on experience with schematic capture & PCB layout;
  • Hands-on experience building, integrating and troubleshooting circuits;
  • Hands-on experience testing RF circuits and components;
  • Experience designing waveguide components and analog and digital circuitry;
  • Experience designing for manufacturability;
  • Thorough understanding of RF assembly processes;
  • Experience with the following software: ADS, EMPro, HFSS, Altium, Waspnet;

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);
  • 4% RRSP matching;
  • 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.

Reports to: Director of Engineering

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