Hardware Engineer

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Business Unit Overview

This position is part of Novanta’s Synrad business unit. Synrad has come to be recognized as a leader in the development of sealed CO2 lasers and electro-optics technologies. Based on our patented “All Metal” tube technology, there are now well over 250,000 Synrad lasers in use throughout the world. Synrad lasers are used in a wide variety of industrial applications, including marking, coding, engraving, cutting, and converting on a wide range of target materials.

Summary

This role is to be responsible for the design and development of electronics hardware.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced electronic control circuits, RF/VHF power modules, and power electronics for high-performance laser systems.
• Conduct detailed circuit analysis and optimize designs through effective component selection and performance evaluation, including circuit simulation.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including schematics, PCB layouts, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Design, develop, and execute lab setups for testing and measurement of electronic components and integrated systems; analyze results to validate and improve performance.
• Support the development, refinement, and troubleshooting of electronic circuits used in Synrad laser products, ensuring high reliability and performance.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams and stakeholders to align on technical requirements and solutions.
• Communicate effectively with customers and suppliers to support product development and integration.

General Tasks

• Adhere strictly to all quality, occupational safety, and environmental standards in daily work.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electronics Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-graduate industrial experience in electronics hardware development.
• Solid understanding of analog, digital, and embedded electronics design principles.
• Proficient in schematic capture and PCB layout; experience with Altium Designer is a plus.
• Strong hands-on skills in electronics prototyping, soldering, and using lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal generators, and RF test equipment.
• Excellent organizational and analytical abilities, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively to team efforts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset.
• Familiarity with EMC and safety compliance standards is desirable.
• Experience with FPGA-based hardware design is a plus.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Benefits

• Extra week of vacation (25 days/year)

• 5 sick days per calendar year

• 1 day of paid time off for charitable activities/year

• Flexi Pass vouchers with a nominal value of 1000 CZK/month

• Contribution to supplementary pension insurance 1000 CZK/month (after the probationary period)

• Flexible working hours (core 10 – 15:00)

• Every year, wages are reassessed from 1 April

• Meal vouchers in the form of a flat rate – monetary value (123,90 CZK/day)

• Monetary allowance for working from home (max. 2 days/week)

• MultiSport for only 300 CZK/month

• Bonuses for recommending a new employee up to CZK 110,000

• Free refreshments at the workplace (juice, hot drinks – great coffee, tea; healthy snacks and fruit/vegetables 2 times a week)

• Training, language courses, career advancement

• Dog-friendly office, Family-friendly environment

• Corporate events – Summer Party, Christmas Party, Family Day, SportDay, Board Game Afternoon, Meet & Greet and more

• Free parking for employees and shower at the workplace for athletes

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