Hardware Engineer

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Hardware Engineer!! 

Location: Vancouver, Canada

Job ID: 48427

Primary responsibilities include involvement in hardware development of embedded products in various stages, from electrical design to manufacturing stage. Duties will also include involvement in development of embedded software for the same range of products.

Who are we? 

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo 

Identification Technologies (IDT): 

IDT is creating trusted identities for IoT applications through Smart Components and Enabling Services. 

HID’s Identification Technologies powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places and things through smart components and cloud services. We make it possible for people and organizations to transact safely, work productively, and travel freely. Our contactless identification and sensing (RFID, NFC, and BLE) components and solution enabling technologies address the dynamic requirements across multiple industries to wirelessly connect, identify, collect and manage data quickly and accurately across virtually any IoT application.  

As our Hardware Engineer, you’ll support HID’s success by: 

• Analyzing embedded device performance in terms of power consumption, RF efficiency, robustness, and related metrics.
• Participating in the design and development of new hardware products, including electrical design, PCB design, and RF design aspects.
• Developing firmware, including low-level drivers, board support packages (BSPs), and potentially higher-level device functionality.
• Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including preparing manufacturing documentation and qualifying manufacturing processes and tools.
• Preparing test samples and supporting activities required for regulatory certifications.

Your Experience and Background include:  

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• 1 - 3 years experience as an electrical engineer in embedded product development
• 1 to 3 years of electrical design experience preferably for wireless, very low power RF products
• Some experience in firmware development of low level drivers (I2C, SPI, BLE stack control through library calls)
• Experience with preparation of product and documentation for regulatory certifications, focusing on RF and EMC testing

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work in office, 40 hours/week. If you cannot commit to full time work in the office in Vancouver, Canada do not apply.
• Remote work possible on exception basis, up to 30 days per year.
• Employee works in an office environment, within a well ventilated area, and is exposed to moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed and/or work with chemicals as listed in our MSDS book. (e.g. soldering fumes during development / troubleshooting).

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package

• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance

• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply? 

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

The wage range for this role considers a broad scope of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range does not account for geographic differentials based on the location where the position may be filled. At HID, it is uncommon for individuals to be hired at or near the top of the range. Final compensation decisions depend on the specific facts and circumstances of each case.

The base salary in the United States is $85,000 CAD to $90,000 CAD.

This opportunity may be open to flexible working arrangements.

HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact [email protected].

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to reside and work in the hiring country.
• HID Global will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the hiring country will not be considered.

Our Talent Acquisition team may use an AI-powered screening tool to support their initial review of your application. The tool analyzes resume content such as qualifications, skills, and experience to help recruiters assess applications against role requirements. It does not score, rank, filter, or make any decisions about your application. All hiring decisions are made by people following their own review of your full application.

Information processed by the tool is deleted once the recruiter's review is complete.

If you believe the tool has not accurately represented your application, you can request direct human review by contacting [email protected] with the subject line "Application Review Request" and the role you applied for.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something.  HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries.  We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.  
 
When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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