Product Designer - Electrical

at  Caframo Limited

Are you ready to combine your passion for design with an idyllic lifestyle? Caframo, a leading Canadian manufacturer renowned for its innovative marine products, home comfort solutions, and thermoelectric technology, invites you to join our dynamic team as a Product Designer specializing in electrical systems. Nestled along the stunning shoreline of Colpoys Bay in Georgian Bluffs, our picturesque location offers more than just breathtaking views; it provides a unique opportunity to work in a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, where nature enthusiasts can thrive. With world-class hiking trails, serene natural landscapes, and a daily commute that might just include a few turtle sightings, Caframo offers a work environment as exceptional as the role itself. If you’re an Electrical Engineer or Electronics Technician with a knack for cross-functional product development and a drive for innovation, we’d love to hear from you.
Compensation: ($100,000 to $120,000)

WHO WE ARE:

Since 1955, Caframo has been a privately-owned, Canadian manufacturer and is a global supplier and world leader in marine products and stirrers, and thermoelectric technology. We continue to expand our presence in other markets including home comfort and off-grid solutions. We develop and manufacture our products right here in Canada, along the picturesque shoreline of Colpoys Bay, in the municipality of Georgian Bluffs. View the calming turquoise waters of Georgian Bay every day as you come to work and spend your off hours enjoying the tranquility of working where you live.

OTHER DESIRED SKILLS:

• Education or experience in Electrical or Process Engineering
• Experience with small appliance product development
• Test design, FEMA, 3D Parametric Modeling
  Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
  Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
  Caframo does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.
  In compliance with AODA, Caframo, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodation due to a disability, please notify us when we contact you. All applications will be treated as confidential and will be used for recruitment purposes only. Caframo is an equal opportunity employer.
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WHAT YOU WOULD BE DOING:

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for new product design and sustaining current products within consumer and lab solutions lines. The ideal candidate is an Electrical Engineer or Electronics Technician who has demonstrated success as part of a cross-functional product development team maturing products from design and prototype to test design, concept, and launch.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ARE DEFINED BELOW:

• Develop products throughout their lifecycle; from inception to design completion, development testing, lab testing, life testing, certification, release to production, technical support during the life of the product up to the product retirement stage.
• Assist with the development of quality standards and purchasing specifications. including test methods for products, services, and processes.
• Prepare design documentation for new products and components such as PCBA engineering specifications, drawings, and test reports.
• Design products and components utilizing prescribed tools such as CAD, DFMA and DFMEA’s in accordance with regulatory standards including CSA, UL, TUV, ETL.
• Circuit design including schematic, layout, and component selection.
• Analyze design of existing parts to improve manufacturability, reliability or reduce cost.
• Support real-time firmware development team with microcontroller selection.
• Hold design reviews and conduct validation tests (environmental, EMC, etc.).
• Maintain Bill of Materials for electronic assemblies.
• Participate in “make versus buy” decisions for components and/or assemblies.
• Develop project plans, coordinate activities, and report on project status.
• Work in multi-functional new product development teams, including program/product management, manufacturing engineering, supply chain management, and production.
• Build and test prototypes to ensure all essential design requirements are met.
• Participate in failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) of designs and processes as part of risk management.
• Support the production and service teams by assisting with the resolution of technical issues encountered as well as by establishing effective testing and test benches.
• Interface with partners, suppliers, and subcontractors to address technical issues and requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.