Junior Hardware Designer – Guelph, Canada

Position: Junior Hardware Designer – Guelph, ON Canada
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.

Who We Are
For over 40 years, Connect Tech has built a solid reputation providing high‑performance computing solutions for some of the world’s most influential companies. As an NVIDIA Elite Partner, Connect Tech’s products are used in state‑of‑the‑art technology on land, sea, sky, and space. With leading‑edge design and manufacturing services backed by stellar technical support, our commitment to excellence in design and customer satisfaction is the driving force behind our success.

What We Offer

Competitive salaries: $70,000 – $80,000

An attractive profit‑sharing program

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity to work within a high‑tech, leading‑edge technology field with products that appear in some really cool applications! (Robots, Drones, Artificial Intelligence, Vision Systems)

3 weeks’ vacation per year with no waiting period

Paid sick days

A “Dream Fund” (gym memberships, personal interest classes, etc.)

A dynamic, energetic and growing company with a friendly community atmosphere

A collaborative and supportive workplace that values the contributions and ideas of our staff, and are proud of our extremely low turnover rate throughout our 35+ year history

Employees who have great passion for their work and who are always looking for ways to propel Connect Tech to the next level

Key Responsibilities

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.

Required Skills And Qualifications

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).

Additional Nice To Haves (Preferences)

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).

Applicants must qualify as per the requirements and regulations defined in the Controlled Goods Regulations under the Canadian Defense Production Act; as well as the regulations prescribed under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) Title 22, Parts 120‑130 of the United States Code of Federal Regulations.

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

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