ForceN is surpassing human manipulation through scalable force-torque sensing hardware, improving surgical precision and enabling the next generation of robotic sensing technology. ForceN designs and manufactures high-reliability, high-precision systems; leveraging a proprietary digitally-manufactured transducer film that can be wrapped around any surgical or robotic component to create a "digital sense of touch". ForceN's technology enables robotics and physical AI companies to tackle complex robotic interaction and manipulation problems.Our customers are world leaders in surgical, logistics, and frontier robotics. We accelerate our customers’ development in robotics manipulation. We excel at providing a robust, reliable, and scalable solution with industry-leading development and deployment time.Job Description Forcen designs rigid and flexible printed circuit boards (PCB) in-house with strong focus on modularity, manufacturing and assembly. With the increasing demand for Forcen’s sensing systems, the software, electrical and firmware (SEF) team is looking to bring onboard a talented electrical designer with a portfolio of past PCB design experience to join the team.Responsibilities Being an Electrical Designer within the SEF team, your day-to-day tasks will include the following:Design rigid and flexible PCBs in Altium for prototype and production projects, ensuring all gate processes are fulfilled before releasing for manufacturingGenerate necessary documents for PCBA fabrication and carry out the purchasing processValidation of new PCBA designs including board bring-up and debuggingCoordinate with suppliers to manufacture PCBAs following project schedulesSupport new electrical architecture verification, validation and characterization testing effortsCreate and execute new development test plans to directly compare performance of different technologies; including key certification level testing (i.e. EMI, ESD)Investigate new technology improvements; specifically owning the power electronics portion of our electrical architectureCommunicate with cross-functional teams (Mechanical, manufacturing and product) to ensure design requirements are well defined and properly metCommunicate and provide feedback to key customer system integration effortsQualifications The SEF team is full of passionate members that enjoy and love what they do. We are looking for a talented candidate that likes to take on a challenge and excel at finding solutions with an initiative to learn along the way, to grow together as a team!Electrical Engineering degree, portfolio of PCB design experience or equivalentSchematic capture and PCB layout experience including multi-layer, high-density (HDI), differential routing, analog and EMI/EMC conscious designs (Altium highly preferred)PCBA debugging experience for analog circuitry and/or industrial peripherals (eg: USB, Ethernet, CAN, SPI, … etc) including the use of electrical equipment such as DMM and OscilloscopesSoldering and hot air reflow experience (BGA, QFN, 0201 components preferred)Ability to follow design process and accurately track assigned tasks (Jira preferred) as well as identifying gaps or areas of improvement and articulating them effectively to the teamStrong written and verbal communication skills; ability to document design process and articulate design decisions effectivelyStrong analytical and problem solving skills including attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outputsExperience designing and validating power electronics is a plusAppreciation for how firmware and software interact with the hardwareFamiliarity with Altium 365 and component library management is a huge plusFamiliarity with Python for data analysis and test development is a huge plusFamiliarity with PLM systems such as Arena is a plusFamiliarity designing and working in an ISO 9001 and 13485 certified company is a plusWhy Forcen?Comprehensive medical, vision and dental benefits packageAdditional bonus and options compensationOpportunities for professional development and growthCollaborative and innovative work environmentHybrid work environment, open-concept hardware start-up environment - Dog-friendly officeCulture outings with company sponsored events (intramurals, food expeditions, swag)#J-18808-Ljbffr
Electrical Designer - Customer & R&D
FORCEN
toronto, toronto
Published 7 days ago
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