Senior Hardware Designer

EssilorLuxottica Group•Montreal, QC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Recognized as an industry leader in assistive technology, HumanWare's mission is to develop solutions that enable people with visual impairments and vision loss to reach their full potential and maintain their independence. From electronic magnifiers to talking GPS devices and Braille devices, our products have helped over a million people worldwide see things differently and gain independence. With over 150 employees, our multidisciplinary approach is supported by our teams in electronics, mechanical and software engineering, operations management, manufacturing and logistics, sales and marketing, customer experience, and administration. Founded in 1988, HumanWare is a Canadian company with an international reach and has been part of the EssilorLuxottica group since 2013. Do you want to make a difference? HumanWare is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technologies, and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees worldwide to transform the eyewear and eye care industry. Learn more by following us on LinkedIn!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or equivalent, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in electronic design and embedded systems development.
Expertise in electronic design and embedded hardware architectures.
Advanced experience in electronic schematics, PCBs, hardware debugging, and hardware-software integration.
Solid knowledge of embedded systems, power management, and product development.
Experience with technical leadership, manufacturing transfers, certifications, and supplier management.
Knowledge of emerging technologies and industry trends.
Technical leadership and excellent decision-making skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to influence and mobilize multidisciplinary teams.
Strategic, innovative, and results-oriented mindset.
Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and architecture of complex hardware solutions.
Define design approaches, technological choices, and component selection strategies.
Ensure the delivery of critical hardware subsystems from concept to production.
Oversee the design of electronic schematics, PCB development, validation, and board bring-up.
Conduct technical analyses, investigations, and complex problem-solving.
Define testing strategies to ensure product quality and reliability.
Provide technical leadership during design reviews and engineering decisions.
Collaborate with software, mechanical, quality, manufacturing, and product management teams.
Manage technical relationships with suppliers and partners.
Support certification, compliance, and manufacturing transfer activities.
Act as a mentor to less experienced engineers.
Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to the technology roadmap.