Senior Electrical Engineer

Aurea Technologies is looking for a talented Senior Electrical Engineer to join its fast-growing team in Burnside Business Park in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.

About Us:

Aurea is a female-founded cleantech startup that develops portable wind energy systems. The company consists of a diverse team of outdoor enthusiasts and renewable energy innovators. Our flagship product, the Shine Turbine (), is a portable wind turbine for charging handheld electronics which gives people the freedom to generate power from the wind anytime, anywhere. We're also developing Shine 2.0, our next-generation turbine, designed to provide even greater power output and charging versatility.

Responsibilities:

The successful Senior Electrical Engineer candidate can look forward to:

• Creating detailed electrical schematics, diagrams, and layouts
• Designing and testing unique and complex multi-layer Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)
• Developing or supporting custom product firmware in C/C++
• Developing prototypes and custom jigs to resolve development risks in multiple products
• Reviewing and maintaining compliance with CSA, UL, CE, UKCA, FCC, and other product certifications
• Selecting components as required and generating a product Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Generating engineering documentation in support of design activities and product requirements
• Working with our customer service team and customers to resolve or troubleshoot any product issues
• Working with supply chain suppliers to achieve material and labour design-to-cost targets

Qualifications:

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution, have their P. Eng. designation, and be eligible for registration with Engineers N.S. Candidates should also have a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience in:

• Creating schematics in CAD software, such as Altium (also familiarity with Fusion 360 is an asset)
• Working with code revision tools such as Github
• Working with USB-PD, USB, I2C, SPI, UART, and Bluetooth LE protocols and integrating them into new products
• Developing products containing Li-Ion batteries (with consideration to battery protection, fuel gauging, and charging), and experience working with DC motors is beneficial
• Designing multi-layer rigid and flex PCB layouts for electrical and thermal efficiencies while achieving EMI/EMC requirements for consumer products as well as meeting production cost targets

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with power bank product design or products containing Li-Ion batteries. This is a hybrid (in-person and remote) position, so applicants must be located within the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and able to commute to Burnside Business Park in Dartmouth 2-3 times a week .

Additionally, you should:

• Be able to work on your own and operate well within a team
• Have adequate communication skills and organization
• Be willing to learn and work within varying areas of skill and responsibility
• Be able to troubleshoot and provide solutions to problems
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Why Aurea Technologies?

• Be part of a passionate, innovative team that values sustainability, creativity, and outdoor adventure.
• Competitive salary and hybrid work environment.
• Benefit from a 4-day compressed work week, working Monday to Thursday from 8 AM - 5 PM or 9 AM - 6 PM, giving you three-day weekends every week.
• Also enjoy 3 weeks of paid vacation, an annual volunteer day, and an annual Shine day where you can head out into nature on an adventure with our product!

How To Apply:

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Cat Adalay at .

While all applications are appreciated, only those considered for interviews will be acknowledged. Thank you!