Product Development Engineer (Electronics)

NORSAT INTERNATIONAL INC•Richmond, BC

6h•CA$50,000 - CA$60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Norsat International Inc. is seeking an Electronics Design Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and production of innovative communications and satellite technology products. This position plays a key role in developing electronic hardware solutions from concept through manufacturing while ensuring quality, reliability, and performance. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to support both new product development and existing product improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
4–7 years of experience in electronics design, hardware development, or product engineering.
Experience creating schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer or equivalent design software.
Knowledge of analog and digital circuit design principles.
Experience with hardware testing, validation, debugging, and troubleshooting.
Hands-on experience with standard laboratory test equipment including oscilloscopes and electronic analyzers.
Familiarity with product development and manufacturing processes.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of RF, wireless communications, or telecommunications products is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Design and develop electronic circuits, schematics, and printed circuit board (PCB) layouts for new and existing products.
Support hardware development activities through product design, prototyping, testing, validation, and production release.
Perform troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of electronic assemblies and systems.
Create and maintain engineering documentation including specifications, drawings, test procedures, reports, and design records.
Select, evaluate, and qualify electronic components based on performance, availability, and cost requirements.
Conduct laboratory testing using oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and other electronic test equipment.
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve production issues and support continuous product improvement initiatives.
Work with suppliers and vendors regarding technical specifications, component quality, and engineering requirements.
Support product transition from design into manufacturing.
Contribute to initiatives focused on reliability, manufacturability, performance improvements, and cost optimization.

Benefits

Paid vacation days
5 paid sick days
100% paid by employer comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, life & more (coverage varies)
RRSP program
Up to an annual maximum of $2,000 per year professional development fund for designations and accreditations
100% reimbursed for job-related training
On-going training available
Flexible hours of work based on position
Employee Referral Program
Employee Award Program
Plenty of on-site and street parking & a bus stop right in front of the office (bus 405, 410, 416)
Leisure areas in the office, employees are encouraged to have some fun! (i.e., ping pong table, foosball, Wii, tabletop games, card games)
Employee events & initiatives: company BBQs, field trips, annual summer event, free snacks events, lunchroom has free flow of coffees & teas.