Posted 5 days ago
Electrical Engineer
@ Smarter Alloys
Cambridge, Ontario
Overview
Smarter Alloys is hiring a full-time Electrical Engineer at its Cambridge, ON facility to design, build and test electrical and electromechanical systems for its shape memory alloy products, including the Extract Energy heat-to-power technology. The role covers power electronics, control panels, embedded firmware and PCB work, taken from concept through prototyping and production. The posting states a flexible schedule with core hours of 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM and a competitive salary.
Responsibilities:
- Design, build and test electrical and electromechanical systems with SMA technology
- Design power electronics, control panels and PCBs
- Develop embedded firmware, controls and data acquisition systems
- Support prototyping, commissioning and validation
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in an electrical or related engineering discipline
- Hands-on electronics and power electronics experience
- Industrial panel design to CSA and Ontario Electrical Safety Code
- Embedded programming in C/C++
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Department | Engineering |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Women, Racialized people, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQ+, Veterans, People with disabilities |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Design Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours |
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Smarter Alloys
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Making Smart Materials Smarter
Full company description
Smarter Alloys is at the forefront of the smart materials revolution. An innovator in shape memory materials, Smarter Alloys is enabling a transformation in design and utility of products and devices used by everyone, everywhere. Smarter Alloys’ Multiple Memory Material™ technology unlocks the full potential of shape memory alloys to be materials that truly function like machines. With applications ranging from wearable technology to medical devices, Multiple Memory Material is a platform technology that expands the application space of shape memory materials across a wide range of industries. Making smart materials smarter. The future of shape memory materials is here, and the future is smart. Smarter Alloys’ innovation has enabled several breakthroughs in the world of smart materials, including: Shape memory effect actuation at multiple temperatures in the same device Multiple psuedoelastic stress plateaus in the same device High spatial resolution shape memory effect and pseudoelasticity programming Hybrid shape memory effect and psuedoelastic devices Our technology enables devices that are smarter, lighter, more reliable and capable of previously unimaginable functions.
- LinkedIn followers
- 3,606
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 19
- Reported office locations
- 221 Shearson Crescent, Cambridge, Ontario N1T 1J5, CA
- Business categories
- Information Technology
- Medical Device
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Smarter Alloys
- Specialties
- Shape Memory Alloys
- SMAs
- Smart Materials
- Alloys
- Automotive Devices
- Orthodontic Devices
- Medical Devices
- Materials
- and Oil & Gas Industry
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 6,280,505
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Smarter Alloys is at the forefront of the smart materials revolution. An innovator in shape memory materials, Smarter Alloys is enabling a transformation in design and utility of products and devices used by everyone, everywhere. Smarter Alloys’ Multiple Memory Material™ technology unlocks the full potential of shape memory alloys to be materials that truly function like machines. With applications ranging from…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Medical Equipment Manufacturing |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Cambridge, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2011 |
| Specialties | Shape Memory AlloysSMAsSmart MaterialsAlloysAutomotive DevicesOrthodontic DevicesMedical DevicesMaterialsand Oil & Gas Industry |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
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As our new Electrical Engineer, you will design, build, and test electrical and electromechanical systems for our Extract Energy heat-to-power technology and other innovative products incorporating shape memory alloys (SMA).
We are looking for a hands-on engineer with experience in electrical hardware, power electronics, controls, and embedded systems who can independently take projects from concept through prototyping, testing, and production. You will have significant technical autonomy while collaborating with our multidisciplinary engineering team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, build, and test electrical and electromechanical systems incorporating SMA technology
- Design and integrate power electronics, including generators, motor drives, rectifiers, and inverters
- Design industrial electrical control panels, including schematics, component selection, and compliance with applicable CSA standards and ESA requirements
- Develop control and data acquisition systems (DAQ), integrating sensors, actuators, and feedback controls
- Design and test custom electronic circuits and PCBs, including schematic capture and PCB layout
- Develop embedded firmware and software for hardware control, data acquisition, and system integration
- Support electrical prototyping, troubleshooting, equipment procurement, commissioning, and validation
- Collaborate across engineering, R&D, and manufacturing to deliver reliable, production-ready solutions
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer, or Systems Design Engineering, or a related discipline
- Hands-on experience designing, assembling, and troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems
- Strong understanding of power electronics, analog and digital circuits, and control systems
- Experience developing automation, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems
- Experience designing industrial electrical panels to applicable CSA standards and Ontario Electrical Safety Code requirements
- Experience with schematic capture, PCB design, and electronic component selection
- Proficiency in embedded programming (C/C++) and microcontroller development
- Strong practical problem-solving skills and ability to independently manage technical projects
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with generators, motor drives, inverters, power conversion, and power management systems (e.g., Victron Energy, OutBack Power)
- Experience with industrial automation, PLCs, SCADA, and industrial communication protocols
- Proficiency with PCB design tools, preferably Altium Designer
- Experience with embedded platforms such as ESP32, STM32, Microchip PIC, Arduino, or Raspberry Pi
- Experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar programming and data analysis tools
- Familiarity with ESA equipment approval processes and industrial electrical commissioning
- Experience with mechatronics, mechanical design, or shape memory alloys
- Experience in a fast-paced R&D or product development environment
WORKING WITH SMARTER ALLOYS
Smarter Alloys is a certified medical device manufacturer and smart materials innovator developing proprietary shape memory alloy technologies for applications in medical devices, dental, clean energy, automotive, and consumer products. We are a small, focused team working at the intersection of advanced materials, engineering, and precision manufacturing.
This is a full-time, permanent position based on-site at our Cambridge, ON facility. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, full medical and dental benefits, a flexible schedule with core hours between 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM, and opportunities for professional development.
We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in and encourage applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.
Smarter Alloys | Cambridge, ON | www.smarteralloys.com
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