Senior Hardware Developer

Avidbots Corp.

Senior Hardware Developer at Avidbots designing reliable electrical systems for autonomous robots. Collaborating with hardware and mechanical teams to innovate and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeKitchener • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work on sub-module design of the electrical system of our robots, and contribute to systems engineering.
Participate in PCB and layout design of analog, digital, and power circuits: control boards, sensor interfaces, power distribution, safety, and motor control units.
Tackle design challenges ranging from high-level system architecture, power distribution, embedded and analog design to detailed schematic and PCB design, debugging, and testing on a board and system level.
Design circuits that vary from safety boards to control units and motor control units.
Collaborate with our mechanical team on Wiring Harness Design to minimize EMI and ensure proper mounting, shielding, and accessibility of electronic circuits.
Execute Functional Safety Management (FSM) plans across the product lifecycle to ensure compliance with IEC 61508, IEC 63327, and IEC 60335-2-72 standards.
Perform Hazard Analysis & Risk Assessments (HARA), System Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Component FMEDAs.
Select, configure, and test advanced sensor suites and mechatronics, including 2D/3D LiDAR, Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensors, drive encoders, and failsafe brakes.
Design and execute comprehensive Verification & Validation (V&V) strategies, including Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing and Fault Injection Tests (FIT).
Drive ideation, prototyping, and bench testing for new hardware features, such as automated fluid and power docking stations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.Sc . in electrical engineering or equivalent.
Minimum 7+ years of hardware design experience in a relevant field (Robotics, Safety Critical, Medical, Aerospace, Automotive, etc.).
Experience with all stages of product development and the hardware development cycle.
History of product design for manufacturing and shipping quality products.
Excellent electrical design and PCB layout skills.
Proficient with standard test instrumentation equipment such as DMM, Scope, Power Supply, and Function Generator.
Familiar with Managing Engineering Bill of Materials and Change Management Methodology.
Familiar with Dfx Analysis.
A driven individual who is passionate about robotics and a self-starter.
Deep understanding of functional safety standards and the ability to evaluate hardware safety integrity metrics like MTTFd and Diagnostic Coverage.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive service and support to customers on 5 continents.

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Hard Skills & Tools

PCB designanalog designdigital designpower circuit designembedded designschematic designdebuggingtestingVerification & Validation (V&V)Functional Safety Management (FSM)

Soft Skills

critical thinkingproblem-solvingorganizational skillscollaborationself-starterpassion for robotics

Certifications

B.Sc. in electrical engineeringIEC 61508 complianceIEC 63327 complianceIEC 60335-2-72 compliance