Electrical Engineer

As our new Electrical Engineer , you will design, build, and test electrical and electromechanical systems for our Extract Energy heat-to-power technology and other innovative products incorporating shape memory alloys (SMA).

We are looking for a hands-on engineer with experience in electrical hardware, power electronics, controls, and embedded systems who can independently take projects from concept through prototyping, testing, and production. You will have significant technical autonomy while collaborating with our multidisciplinary engineering team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, build, and test electrical and electromechanical systems incorporating SMA technology

Design and integrate power electronics, including generators, motor drives, rectifiers, and inverters

Design industrial electrical control panels, including schematics, component selection, and compliance with applicable CSA standards and ESA requirements

Develop control and data acquisition systems (DAQ), integrating sensors, actuators, and feedback controls

Design and test custom electronic circuits and PCBs, including schematic capture and PCB layout

Develop embedded firmware and software for hardware control, data acquisition, and system integration

Support electrical prototyping, troubleshooting, equipment procurement, commissioning, and validation

Collaborate across engineering, R&D, and manufacturing to deliver reliable, production-ready solutions

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer, or Systems Design Engineering, or a related discipline

Hands-on experience designing, assembling, and troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems

Strong understanding of power electronics, analog and digital circuits, and control systems

Experience developing automation, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems

Experience designing industrial electrical panels to applicable CSA standards and Ontario Electrical Safety Code requirements

Experience with schematic capture, PCB design, and electronic component selection

Proficiency in embedded programming (C/C++) and microcontroller development

Strong practical problem-solving skills and ability to independently manage technical projects

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with generators, motor drives, inverters, power conversion, and power management systems (e.g., Victron Energy, OutBack Power)

Experience with industrial automation, PLCs, SCADA, and industrial communication protocols

Proficiency with PCB design tools, preferably Altium Designer

Experience with embedded platforms such as ESP32, STM32, Microchip PIC, Arduino, or Raspberry Pi

Experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar programming and data analysis tools

Familiarity with ESA equipment approval processes and industrial electrical commissioning

Experience with mechatronics, mechanical design, or shape memory alloys

Experience in a fast-paced R&D or product development environment

WORKING WITH SMARTER ALLOYS

Smarter Alloys is a certified medical device manufacturer and smart materials innovator developing proprietary shape memory alloy technologies for applications in medical devices, dental, clean energy, automotive, and consumer products. We are a small, focused team working at the intersection of advanced materials, engineering, and precision manufacturing.

This is a full-time, permanent position based on-site at our Cambridge, ON facility. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, full medical and dental benefits, a flexible schedule with core hours between 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM, and opportunities for professional development.

We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in and encourage applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.

Smarter Alloys | Cambridge, ON | www.smarteralloys.com