Electrical Product Designer Co-op

About SEAMOR Marine Ltd

At SEAMOR Marine, we love what we do – we research, develop, build and sell amazing Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), for use in diverse underwater applications. SEAMOR is one of Canada’s premier ROV designers and manufacturers of light to mid size underwater systems. SEAMOR ROVs can now be found on every continent and in every major body of water. We are proud to be a global leader providing powerful, reliable, versatile, quality technology.

The Opportunity

This position utilizes your technical skills and creativity, with opportunity for innovation and professional growth.

As an Electrical Product Designer Co-op, you will:

• Engage in innovative projects
• Contribute to a dynamic and talented team
• Learn something new every day

Responsibilities

• Support design teams in design of components and systems for use with SEAMOR Marine ROVs that meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost requirements
• Generate schematics, PCB layout, manufacturing files and BOMs
• Develop embedded C/C++ firmware used in systems and components
• Assembly, testing & documentation of new designs and revisions
• Troubleshooting, fault analysis and technical support for new designs and legacy products
• Sourcing and incorporating appropriate off-the-shelf components into designs/systems
• Provide regular updates and communication on for project progress and performance
• Perform calculations and assessment as required for new core technology product design and analysis under the guidance of the Lead Designer
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary technical team to develop unique solutions to complex challenges in subsea environments
• Contribute to the Engineering Change Control (ECC) process and documentation for the Product Development department, including communication/collaboration with the Production Manager

Qualifications

• 3^rd or 4^th year student of university Degree or college diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Required Experience

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in circuit design and prototyping
• Understanding of components, PCB layout/ layer stack up, and library management
• Proficiency with Altium Designer or similar
• Embedded programming in C/C++
• SVN and GIT version control systems
• Able to manage multiple projects/priorities at once and meet deadlines
• Familiar with MS Office (excel, word, powerpoint, etc)
• Operation of electrical measurement tools (oscilloscope, signal analyzer, multimeter)
• PCB Assembly (soldering, component placement, testing)

Additional Desired Experience

• Robotics, mechatronics, and embedded systems
• Circuit design including o DC-DC linear and switch mode power supplies
  • DC motor control
  • AVR/ARM MCU integration
  • Analog circuits including comparators and amplifiers
  • Signal processing, noise management
  • Communications transceiver integration
  • Fiber optics
  • Video, including analog composite
• Communications protocols (Ethernet, RS-485/422, I2C, SPI, and CAN)
• Cable harness component selection and design
• Design for marine & subsea environmental conditions

Join Our Team

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Connect your skills and passion with purpose and results
• Challenging and innovative projects
• Be on the leading edge of underwater robotics technology
• Collaborative, respectful culture
• Healthy work- life balance, with flexible work hours
• Opportunities for career growth
• A small company where YOU make a difference, with opportunities to advance your career
• Commitment to core values of Collaboration, Family, Adventure, Integrity, and Growth.

Roll up your sleeves and make a difference in the ever-changing world of underwater robotics!

Enjoy life on Canada’s West Coast:

• Natural beauty – surrounded by ocean, lakes, mountains
• Outdoor adventure – world-class outdoor activities: hiking, boating, fishing, camping and more
• Vibrant community – arts, culture, education/university, sports & recreation, entertainment and more
• Affordability – especially compared to the bigger urban centres
• Weather – temperate climate and mild winters
• Central location – easy access to both remote Island spots & city amenities in Vancouver and Victoria
• Perfect size – population around 100,000 – all the amenities without the hectic pace of a big city

To Apply

 Submit your cover letter and resume to mike.fioretti@seamor.com  

This is an immediate position and will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.