Company Overview

VoltSafe is a fast-growing Canadian clean tech company headquartered in Vancouver, BC. In the past 140 years, humankind has invented radio, flight, television, reusable rockets, the Internet, the Hadron Collider, CRISPR and AI, yet… we still plug our toasters in like our great great grandparents did. While the world has remained infatuated with innovation at the device-end of electrical cords, VoltSafe is focused on innovation at the other end of the cord.

At VoltSafe, we are on a mission to revolutionize the way the world connects to electricity, making it safer, simpler, and smarter. We are driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to sustainability, and we believe that by working together, we can make a real difference in the world.

The company’s current product pipeline includes magnetic plug replacement solutions for household, commercial, marine, autonomous electric vehicles, and more.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are seeking an inventive, intelligent, passionate, and self-motivated Electrical Engineer with a specialization in Power Electronics and PCB design. The ideal candidate will thrive in the face of the unknown, tackling novel problems head-on, and will be comfortable in taking calculated risks to achieve extraordinary results. An ability to communicate effectively within our multidisciplinary team and lead in our talented engineering group is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test power electronic systems and printed circuit boards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features.
• Ensure products meet compliance standards and specifications.
• Provide troubleshooting support and solutions to production issues related to power electronics and PCB design.
• Continuously evaluate and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.

Job Requirements

• BSc/MSc degree in Electrical Engineering or a related subject.
• A minimum of 2 years of industry experience in power electronics and PCB design.
• Proficient with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools like Altium Designer, Eagle, OrCAD, KiCAD, etc.
• Comprehensive understanding of power electronic devices, such as power switches, inductors, transformers, and capacitors.
• Familiarity with PCB design principles and practices, DFM.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities.

We want to hear from you if

• You have solid Rapid-Prototyping and creative Problem-Solving skills
• Previous Co-Op experience, especially in start-ups
• Comfortable with embedded systems, writing firmware using C, C++
• Especially if you participated in hackathons or university design teams! We love design teams... Tell us what you worked on and what you learned

What We Bring To The Table

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• An annual budget for discretionary professional development.
• A supportive team culture and work environment.
• Complimentary Nespresso, Cold Drinks, and Snacks.
• Free hugs.

VoltSafe supports employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.