Job Description

We are looking for an

Electrical Field Engineer

to join our product development team in Waterloo, ON, to help design the next generation of mobile and stationary security devices. In this role, you will work closely with the Electrical Engineering team to build and test prototype solutions, and you will also

support the deployment and servicing of these devices in the field.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a team responsible for designing and building concept vehicles and devices for the security industry. The role includes

travel to customer or test sites

for on-site troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of advanced electromechanical systems.

The ideal candidate has experience designing reliable, complex electromechanical systems and takes pride in delivering the most dependable security devices in the industry. You're equally comfortable at a workbench or in the field, and you're motivated by solving real-world problems, wherever they arise.
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Responsibilities

Design, implement, and operate electrical systems for proof-of-concept security devices Develop component requirements and work with suppliers to select and procure samples Design and manage product system architectures Create and manage BOMs and engineering design documentation packages Work with the existing team to assemble, build, test, and operate prototype devices Create, revise, and maintain design and technical documentation Develop and execute test plans for sub-assemblies Collaborate with production teams to implement best practices for assembly and installation Define the electro-mechanical details of upcoming products and devices

Travel to customer sites and field locations to support the installation, servicing, troubleshooting, and validation of deployed systems

Provide technical leadership on best practices and stay up to date with industry-leading technologies and methods
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Qualifications

Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience) Strong design experience in at least one of the following: electrical hardware, wiring systems, networks, embedded firmware, or mechanical systems Hands-on experience building, testing, and troubleshooting electrical/electromechanical prototypes Field service or deployment experience with complex hardware systems is an asset Competency with electrical CAD tools, with preference for

Altium Designer

Experience designing schematics, single-line/multi-line diagrams (SolidWorks Electrical experience is a plus) Competency with

3D CAD tools

(SolidWorks preferred) Strong understanding of communication protocols and interfaces such as

MIPI, BLE, I2C, SPI, UART, and CAN

Experience with

PLCs and industrial control systems

Mechanically inclined, comfortable working hands-on with tools and physical hardware Comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment (experience overlapping with software, mechanical, or manufacturing teams is a plus) Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documentation and testing Ability to travel to customer or test sites to perform technical troubleshooting, support installations, or validate systems in the field
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Nice to Have

Able to work in a project start-up context and to deal with objectives being defined Able to see any complex system as a set of small subsystems Design experience in functional safety Design experience in power systems, especially high-capacity batteries Background in mobile robotics (SDVs, AMRs) Passion for robotics and hardware development Experience developing hardware with 3rd party ODMs Software development with ROS/ROS 2 Standards and certification experience

Our People

We hire those who add positivity, take pride in their work, and learn fearlessly. Our turn over rate is extremely low and our teams are tight-knit.

Your Growth

Our team dynamic is one where we cultivate a growth mindset in order to keep up with the speed at which artificial intelligence and robot autonomy changes. Our teams are smaller and have a lot of autonomy, so it is common to see new ideas quickly convert from a pitch to development to a product feature. Annual bonuses are available for high performing teams that keep true to RADs values and deliver.

The RAD Balance

RAD has team members all over the world. We honor our pledge to give flexible work hours and employee defined personal time off (aka. holiday time) and we do this because we recognize that each person has different needs and their own rhythm.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.