Junior Hardware Designer

Overview

Connect Tech is looking for a hands-on, motivated new graduate to join our Engineering team as a Junior Hardware Designer
. This role is ideal for candidates who have recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering from a recognized Canadian university or a 4-year degree program and have gained practical experience through co-op placements in electronics engineering.

As an NVIDIA Elite Partner, Connect Tech provides high-performance computing solutions and supports design and manufacturing services with strong technical expertise and customer focus.

• Participate in all stages of product development, including research, design, implementation, verification, and testing
• Assist in schematic capture and support PCB layout for multi-layer designs
• Perform hands-on bring-up, debugging, and testing of PCB assemblies (PCBAs)
• Support component selection, sourcing, and documentation including bill of materials (BOM) creation
• Work with senior engineers, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to support prototype builds and production readiness
• Contribute to design reviews, testing procedures, and technical documentation

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics Engineering from a Canadian university or accredited 4-year program (recent graduate)
• Completion of at least two co-op terms in electronics or hardware engineering roles
• Proven hands-on experience working with PCBAs, including assembly, bring-up, testing, or debugging
• Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and logic analyzers
• Foundational understanding of analog and digital circuit design
• Exposure to schematic capture and PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer or similar)

• Exposure to high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, USB, Ethernet, or similar
• Familiarity with embedded systems or processor-based designs (ARM, x86, or similar)
• Understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, or multi-layer PCB design concepts
• Experience with common communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN)
• Exposure to FPGA or Computer-on-Module platforms (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson, COM Express, SMARC)

Connect Tech is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.). We will make necessary accommodations for applicants with disabilities to support participation in the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources if you require assistance.