Staff Electrical Engineer

Toronto, Canada         ·         Full time

Cognixion is an internationally award-winning neuroscience and technology company pioneering the field of Assisted Reality. Cognixion develops AI powered non-invasive BCI (Brain Computer Interface), assistive tech, and delightfully useful applications for people, including those affected by neurodevelopmental disorders and injuries to the brain and spinal cord. Based in Santa Barbara, California, the company develops software that helps people with communication challenges express themselves significantly faster than any other solution on the market and provides a direct non-verbal interface to control Alexa enabled devices around the home, school, and workplace. For more information, please visit https://cognixion.com.

We’re on a global mission. Join us as we transform the lives of millions of people, and design and develop some of the most advanced technology available. We want this to be your forever home, and the place where you will tell everyone that you’ve done the best work of your life.

About the Role

As a staff electrical engineer, you will have the opportunity to lead the electronic system design of our wearable speech generating devices. You will work closely with internal and external cross-functional team members to create cutting edge accessible technology.

The position is a hybrid role and requires both in-office (Liberty Village location in Toronto) and remote work. Up to 10% travel required.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Design and development of electrical systems related to wearable speech generating devices, manufacturing fixtures and other projects as assigned. This may include schematic design and layout design.
• Board bring-up in collaboration with engineering team members.
• Manage the development and execution of electrical or system reliability tests as assigned, such as HALT or salt fog testing.
• Perform design transfer activities to contract manufacturers.
• Work with other engineering areas to ensure designs integrate at the system level to meet overall product requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external engineering and scientific groups as needed to ensure an integrated design that meets the system requirements.
• Mentor other engineers as needed to build overall organizational competence in good electrical engineering practices.
• Oversee or participate in design for manufacturing or design for assembly activities.
• Oversee or participate in cost of goods sold reduction activities. 
• Oversee or participate in IQ/OQ/PQ of manufacturing fixtures/gauges. 
• Participate in risk management activities related to mechanical, system and product risks.
• Perform failure modes and effects analysis on electrical systems.
• Perform root cause analysis on identified failures or defects. 
• Prototype or develop firmware for design verification testing or production as needed.
• Perform supply chain risk assessment and reduction exercises.
• Supervise other engineers as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineer with 10+ years of experience.
• Experience with Altium CAD.
• Experience working with outsourced layout or first-hand layout experience required.
• Prior experience designing flex PCBs.
• Experience designing high input-impedance high-gain data acquisition systems.
• Experience working in a regulated domain desirable (Medical, aerospace, automotive).
• Experience with IEC 60601, FCC compliance, and CE marking.
• Experience designing PCBs with 4-8 layers.
• Understanding of PCB fabrication and assembly process.
• Experience designing electrical systems with cellular and WIFI/Bluetooth capabilities.
• Working knowledge of RF design.
• Analog, digital and power electronics design experience.
• Prior experience working with bio-signal acquisition systems.
• Prior experience working with augmented reality devices.
• Experience designing for manufacturability and assembly.
• Experience designing for ICT and/or flying probe testing.
• Working knowledge of relevant IPC standards (for example IPC-610-A).
• Prior experience designing electrical systems for a class 2 medical device.
• Experience completing electrical safety and compliance testing, including RFID immunity testing.
• Familiarity with common interfaces such as I2C or SPI.

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