Posted 5 months ago
Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer
@ Progressive Automations
Richmond, British Columbia
Overview
Progressive Automations is hiring an Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer at its Richmond office to design, test and commission motor-control electronics and PCB hardware for linear actuator products. The role involves PCB design, product testing, documentation and work with overseas manufacturing partners. It is a full-time position with up to two remote days per week when in-office work is not required.
Pay:
$60,000–$100,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop PCBs and flexible PCBs for a variety of products
- Perform circuit analysis, schematic design and design validation
- Conduct product testing, debugging and commissioning of control systems
- Prepare engineering documentation, specifications and test procedures
- Work with overseas manufacturing partners on DFM and production readiness
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of PCB CAD and hardware product development experience
- Good understanding of motor control systems
- Methodical approach to testing, documentation and revision control
- Strong communication and leadership skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Laboratory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Employee discount, Free or discounted meals |
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Progressive Automations
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Experts in linear motion. We want to automate the world so you never have to lift a finger.
Full company description
Our customer-service driven business model affords us the opportunity to work closely with individuals and companies all across the North American continent while manufacturing and distributing some of the most high-quality, affordable automation products in the industry. Our product line includes electric linear actuators, motion control systems, table lifts, TV lifts, PLC controls and related accessories. Our limitations are the limits of your imagination. Our custom linear actuator service provides each and every project with an automated component that fits perfectly - at an unbeatable price.
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,554
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 48
- Reported office locations
- 6691 Elmbridge Way, #160, Richmond, British Columbia V7C 4N1, CA
- 11400 Deerfield Rd, Blue Ash, Ohio 45242, US
- Business categories
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Industrial Automation
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Progressive Automations
- Progressive Automations
- Specialties
- electric linear actuators
- motion control systems
- table lifts
- custom linear actuators
- sponsorships
- PLC control
- Arduino
- standing desk
- home automation
- solar automation
- manufacturing
- lifting systems
- control boxes
- robotics automation
- and desk frames
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Our customer-service driven business model affords us the opportunity to work closely with individuals and companies all across the North American continent while manufacturing and distributing some of the most high-quality, affordable automation products in the industry. Our product line includes electric linear actuators, motion control systems, table lifts, TV lifts, PLC controls and related accessories. Our…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automation Machinery Manufacturing |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Richmond, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Specialties | electric linear actuatorsmotion control systemstable liftscustom linear actuatorssponsorshipsPLC controlArduinostanding deskhome automationsolar automation |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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Progressive Automations is one of the top manufacturers and distributors of linear actuators and home/office automation. We have over a decade of experience in the industry and are quickly growing. Our goal is to lead the industry in innovation while bringing you premium quality products at an affordable price. Our creative, energetic and innovative team has the experience of working together with different customers, from automation enthusiasts, hobbyists to large scale partners. We are constantly developing our skills and knowledge of the industry while we also make sure to have a bit of fun in life!
Job Responsibilities
We currently have an opening for an Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer in our Richmond office. This role involves the analysis, design, testing, and commissioning of motor-control electronic systems and PCB hardware for linear actuator products. You will work closely with the Research & Development, Firmware, Mechanical, and Product teams to deliver reliable, manufacturable control systems from concept through production.
Key responsibilities include PCB design, component evaluation, product testing, and supporting in-house assembly and quality-control activities. You will also prepare technical documentation, collaborate with overseas manufacturing partners, and contribute to the development of new actuator controllers and related electronic products.
What You’ll Do
- Design and develop PCBs and flexible PCBs (FPC) for a variety of products
- Perform circuit analysis, schematic design, layout reviews, and design validation
- Conduct product testing, debugging, and commissioning of new and updated control systems
- Build and operate test setups for stress, thermal, and reliability evaluations
- Support in-house assembly, troubleshooting, and quality-control activities
- Select and evaluate components for performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability
- Prepare engineering documentation, including specifications, test procedures, and production packages
- Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and product teams throughout the full product lifecycle
- Work with overseas manufacturing partners on DFM, prototyping, and production readiness
- Contribute to the development of new products and the continuous improvement of existing ones
- Act as Product Owner for developing, procuring, and launching electronic products
Required Skills and Experiences
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience with PCB CAD tools and hardware product development
- Strong understanding of the full product development lifecycle, from requirements to production release
- Good understanding of motor control systems and their associated challenges
- Methodical, organized approach to testing, documentation, revision control, and traceability
- Strong time management, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to work independently and with both local and overseas teams
Nice To Have
- Proficiency in Altium Designer for PCB design
- Familiarity with Microchip MCUs
- Embedded programming experience, including C for microcontrollers
- Experience designing or working with test jigs / automated test setups
- Experience with documentation standards and version control tools such as SVN
- Systems engineering experience
- Familiarity with root-cause analysis methods
- Understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC considerations
- Knowledge of North American manufacturing standards and certifications
- Familiarity with communication and control technologies such as:
- RF
- Wi-Fi
- Thread / Matter
- Bluetooth
- CANBUS
- MODBUS
Reasons you’ll love working here
- Rapidly growing company with strong opportunities for impact and advancement
- Flexible schedule, with up to two remote days per week when in-office work is not required
- Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits
- Electric sit-stand desks and ergonomic accessories
- Quarterly team events and monthly free lunch
- Employee discounts across all subsidiaries (Progressive Automations, Progressive Desk, etc.)
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