Hardware Engineer, Mechatronics

over 1 year ago
Full time role
Remote · Kelowna, BC, CA... more
Remote · Kelowna, BC, CA... more

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Job Description

Wanted: Hardware Engineer, Mechatronics

Team: Hardware Engineering

Would you rather come to work in jeans? Do you have a passion for sustainable materials?  Does the idea of making a positive impact on the planet excite you? If so, we’re looking for you! 

You:

  • Are really interested in electric vehicles
  • Appreciate a good debate even with your boss
  • Figure out how to fix it instead of who is to blame
  • Aren’t afraid to jump into the deep end
  • Are excited about building empowered teams
  • Have pulled recyclables out of the trash

We:

  • Believe we do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children
  • Work to protect and restore the environment
  • Aren't afraid to make mistakes as long as we learn
  • Care more about your values and intelligence than your experience
  • Are committed to creating team dynamics that create empowerment vs. entitlement

Our Core Values:

  1. Commit to a culture that builds a strong COMMUNITY
  2. Foster CREATIVITY to inspire fresh innovation
  3. Embrace COURAGE by taking action despite uncertainty
  4. Live with Awareness and CONSCIOUSNESS of our choices

The Opportunity: 

We are seeking an Mechatronics Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering Team, to help us with our goal of creating a waste free future. 

This position will contribute towards implementing innovative ideas in mechanical and electronic hardware systems and working closely with the Project Managers, Technology and Manufacturing teams at Pela, for designing our future versions of Lomi. You will be at the forefront of developing waste management hardware solutions using first principles.

The Responsibilities: 

  • Design, develop, and validate electro-mechanical systems with a specific focus on design for manufacturing (DFM), design for testing (DFT) and sustainability. 
  • Read and analyze Factory quote packages (schematic, BOM, code) and provide estimated costs on designs including sourcing parts.
  • Plan, design and test prototypes for production and test hardware in synergy with teams and factories in Asia and other global developers.
  • Conduct failure analysis and durability testing with a focus on improving design yield and long-term product reliability of mechatronic components and systems.
  • Translate product requirements into actionable engineering specifications, including CAD modeling, machine design, PCB design, actuators, ancillary sensors, etc.
  • Calculate material quality & quantity and recommend components for purchasing decision review.
  • Collaborating with external vendors to develop and fulfill engineering requirements and coordinate project milestones. 

Qualifications: 

  • Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering or comparable field or experience.
  • ​​At least 4 years of mechanical, electronics or related engineering experience.
  • Hands-on builder and maker attitude.
  • Advanced knowledge of FEA,GD&T, FMEA.
  • Connected IOT device experience is a plus
  • Knowledge of grinding/mining/pulverization equipment or system design is an asset
  • Preferred Experience in designing electronic hardware circuits: 
    • Experience with mixed signal including DSP, DAC/ADC
    • Experience with high speed microprocessors and digital circuits
    • Schematic capture; PCB layout and routing; designing dense multi-layer boards, Altium electronic, Solidworks CAD software.
  • Coding experience for embedded systems – Python, C/C++, .
  • Familiarity with Basic shop skills, CNC, 3D printing basic tool and model building

Commitment to Diversity 

Pela is committed to cultivating and preserving a company culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This means we seek out people with diversity of opinion and with strengths that will be complementary to our existing organization. We know that we will grow and learn better with a diverse team. When recruiting for new members of our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, and sexual orientation.

 

Salary $75,000-$85,000 

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