We create powerful, simple and reliable technology for demanding divers.
We are a world leader in the design and manufacture of computers for all types of divers, offering products which are powerful, simple and reliable. We take pride in our corporate culture of high energy excellence, with self-managed professionals who thrive in delivering results, and welcome team players to join us in our journey!
We provide a culture that embraces innovation, passion and performance excellence. We are growing fast and offer professional growth opportunities and a dynamic, informal, and engaging workplace. Join our team and enjoy an inspiring environment where challenging and interesting work is part of daily life. We invite you to check us out at www.shearwater.com
Job Summary
We are looking for an Electronics Designer to support the ongoing design, maintenance, improvement, and reliability of Shearwater's electronic products throughout their lifecycle. This role focuses on sustaining engineering, product improvements, failure analysis, manufacturing support, and continuous product improvement while collaborating closely with R&D.
Job Type: Onsite Monday to Friday (10200 Shellbridge Way, Richmond, BC, V6X 2W7)
Responsibilities: Key Result Areas (KRA’s):
KRA 1: Sustaining Electronics Engineering (50%)
- Support electronics engineering activities for existing products and components.
- Design and update schematics, PCB designs, and engineering documentation.
- Prototype, troubleshoot, and validate electronic circuits and embedded hardware.
- Perform simulations and support component sourcing.
- Contribute to NPI reviews and maintain DFMEA documentation.
KRA 2: Product Reliability, Testing, and Failure Analysis (50%)
- Lead failure analysis and CAPA investigations.
- Collaborate with R&D on design improvements.
- Support HALT/HAST testing, product validation, and RMA investigations.
- Analyze results and recommend design improvements.
Key Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- 5+ years of Electronics/Electrical Engineering experience.
- Experience with Altium or other ECAD tools.
- Experience with DFMEA, quality systems, and engineering documentation.
- Strong analog and digital circuit design and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and similar tools.
- Knowledge of MCUs, SPI, UART, CAN, USB, ARM firmware, rechargeable batteries, and DSP.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting manufacturing and sustaining engineering.
- Eligible for PEng
- Interest in scuba diving or willingness to learn.
The successful candidate has:
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills.
- Strong work ethic, self-directed, determined, customer/team-oriented, energetic, enthusiastic.
- Demonstrated tenacious follow-up ability, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage priorities and multi-task a variety of assignments with a positive attitude.
- You are interested in diving or think its pretty cool!
Salary Range:
Career Band 2: $65-100k/ year
Benefits:
These are some of the benefits Shearwater employees enjoy:
- Flex time and Hybrid work site arrangements for most professional staff.
- Company paid Life, AD&D, Dental, Extended Health, EAP Plan + Health Spending Account.
- Competitive vacation allowance.
- Group RSP with company matching contributions.
- 6 personal days per calendar year.
- Diving – open water ticket, dry suit and advanced training company paid.
- Bonuses based on successful annual financial performance of the company
- 10 minute tenant shuttle (or bus) from Skytrain and local Parking available
Ready to dive deeper? To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter!
Shearwater Research, is a privately [SG4] held technology ISO9001:2015 certified world leader in the field of dive computers for serious divers. Based in Richmond, British Columbia, we have dealers in over 70 countries, and service centers in Canada, USA, UK, New Zealand, and Thailand.
Shearwater Research is an equal opportunity employer. If you are contacted regarding the position, please advise the member of our recruiting team of any accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $65,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Work from home
Flexible language requirement:
Application question(s):
- What is our office address? (its listed in the posting)
- How many years of experience do you have in the electronics manufacturing industry?
- Which engineering software's are you familiar with?
Experience:
- Electronics/Electrical Engineering : 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
