Hardware Technologist

1 week ago

Kelowna BC VX S, Canada Axxess Industries Ltd Full time

Hardware Design - PCB & Product Development

Hospitality Technology | Guestroom Management Systems

We are a hospitality technology company specializing in guestroom management systems for hotels. Our products are deployed in hotels worldwide to control lighting, HVAC, power, and guestroom automation. We are looking for a Hardware Engineer to design, develop, and support PCB-based electronic devices used in our guestroom solutions.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on hardware design and wants to see their work deployed in real-world hotel environments. We are open to training candidates who demonstrate strong fundamentals, curiosity, and a great attitude.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own hardware design from product concept through production
  • Create and maintain product requirements, specifications, and design documentation
  • Design schematics and electronic architectures for guestroom management and lighting control devices
  • Create and maintain PCB designs and BOMs, and collaborate on or review PCB layouts
  • Support component selection, circuit design, and design optimization
  • Work closely with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and supply-chain teams
  • Review designs for DFM, DFA, reliability, and manufacturability
  • Support prototyping, testing, and validation of hardware
  • Assist with troubleshooting and design revisions during development and production
  • Support certifications and compliance (UL, FCC, CE, RoHS, etc.)
  • Maintain revision control, ECOs, and product updates
  • Mentor and guide hardware designers, including design reviews, best practices, and technical support

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in hardware/electronic product design
  • Experience or strong foundation in analog and digital circuit design
  • Experience with PCB schematic capture and layout tools (Altium, KiCad, OrCAD, Eagle, etc.)
  • Understanding of microcontrollers, power supplies, and low-voltage electronics
  • Ability to read and create technical documentation and schematics
  • Familiarity with costing, sourcing, and supply-chain constraints
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Assets / Nice-to-Have

  • Experience designing hardware for building automation, IoT, or hospitality systems
  • Experience with low-voltage control systems
  • Knowledge of EMI/EMC considerations
  • Experience bringing products from prototype to production
  • Familiarity with certification processes (FCC, CE, UL)
  • Experience working with contract manufacturers
  • Firmware exposure (even at a basic level)

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to design hardware used in live hotel environments
  • Training and mentorship for motivated candidates
  • Collaborative, hands-on engineering team
  • Competitive compensation based on experience

Who Should Apply

  • Hardware engineers with PCB design experience
  • Junior or intermediate engineers eager to grow in product development
  • Engineers interested in IoT, smart buildings, and hospitality technology

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match

Work Location: In person

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