Hardware Developer

About Voltera

Voltera is a rapidly scaling technology company that has been driving change in the additive electronics industry since 2013. Our tools help the world s most innovative minds solve previously unsolvable problems. Our customers, across the board, are changing the way we think about electronics and its applications.

Our flagship product, the V-One, is a multi-functional desktop PCB printer that was designed for rapid prototyping and education in traditional, rigid electronics.

Our newest product, NOVA, is the world s first direct-write printer for soft, flexible, and stretchable electronics. It s designed to push the limits of what s possible, bridging the gap between what we can do and what we wish we could do with electronics.

We re a tight-knit company looking for ambitious, talented individuals. We value the importance of team culture, and strive to create a work environment where you feel empowered through knowledge, supported by your colleagues, passionate about your work, and motivated to drive the growth of the company.

About the Job

• Design, prototype, test, and iterate electronics hardware for new and existing products, applying best practices to create performant, reliable, and manufacturable hardware
• Contribute to all stages of the product development process, from product requirements definition and architecture design to certification and testing
• Act as subject area expert on matters relating to mixed-signal hardware and mechatronic system integration
• Assist in firmware development, testing, and board bring-up
• Determine and execute testing procedures for certification of electronics
• Conduct R&D investigations to demonstrate the feasibility of new technologies and perform root cause analysis on prototypes while creating accurate and well-written documentation
• Assemble and debug prototype PCBAs with common electronics lab equipment
• Work across teams to ensure system integration and broader project success
• Collaborate with contract manufacturers to ensure quality and timely delivery
• Accurately plan and execute on project timeline and scope for multiple projects

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in electronics design, working with mixed signal systems that contain digital controls, camera-based vision systems, stepper motor control circuits, and analog transducers
• Proven experience with the whole product development lifecycle
• Familiarity with the EMC and safety certification process
• Design for test (DFT) and design for manufacture (DFM) experience
• Understanding of firmware structure and code in C/C++
• Proficiency with ECAD such as Autodesk Eagle, Altium CircuitStudio, KiCAD, or OrCAD
• Good level of understanding of mechatronic systems, such as stepper motors, BLDC motors, and flexible cabling
• Experience designing microcontroller-based systems with architectures such as AVR, STM32, SAMD, etc
• Familiarity with lab equipment to measure analog, digital, and RF outputs of the system with tools such as oscilloscopes, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work from our office in Waterloo at least three (3) days/week

Why We re Awesome

• We re a scaling company - you re hired to have a voice, not to be a cog.
• Three weeks vacation to start.
• Flexible work hours.
• Family-friendly work culture.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Located in the growing tech hub of Waterloo, Ontario, close to restaurants and easily accessible by public transit.

If this sounds like a good fit, reach out! We d love to hear from you.

Voltera is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to inclusion and diversity. Voltera does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offenses, marital status, family status, disability, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, or require recruitment documents in a different format, please contact us at [email protected].