Hardware Engineer

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Business Unit Overview

Novanta Robotics and Automation (R&A) delivers advanced motion control solutions that enable precision, efficiency, and reliability in demanding industrial and medical applications. With decades of expertise in motion and control, Novanta R&A partners closely with customers to solve complex system‑level challenges and bring differentiated products to market.

R&A offers a broad portfolio of motion control products, including servo drives, inductive and optical encoders, stepper motors and force torque sensors. The products are designed to perform in high‑duty, high‑reliability environments. By combining deep motion expertise with intelligent electronics and robust mechanical design, the R&A products help customers optimize performance, simplify integration, and reduce total system cost.

As part of Novanta, R&A leverages global engineering, manufacturing, and support capabilities while maintaining a responsive, customer‑centric approach—helping OEMs accelerate innovation and deliver reliable, high‑value motion systems.
 

Job Summary

The Hardware Engineer role within Novanta R&A focuses on the development of robust, high‑performance electronics for the different motion control products within the group. The position involves system‑level design of motion control solutions and detailed design of control electronics, power management, and communication interfaces for industrial and medical motion applications. Working closely with cross‑functional teams and customers, the role supports both standard platforms and customized solutions from concept through production, with a strong emphasis on reliability, manufacturability, and long‑term product performance.

The selected engineer will be focused on the hardware design of the Servo Drives division, potentially collaborating in any of the R&A products design. The position requires good hardware skills but also a deep understanding of design for manufacturing and reliability.

Come join a team of deeply knowledgeable engineers that strive to build the most reliable, efficient motion control systems using the newest development tools and practices as well as state of the art power electronics.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the hardware running the R&A products, with special focus on Servo Drives
• Design new and redesign existing electronic circuits, including schematic and layout.
• Conduct detailed circuit analysis and optimize designs through effective component selection and performance evaluation, including circuit simulation.
• Hands-on new hardware board bring-up, system debugging, and optimization.
• Review and improve external documentation (Product manuals, Datasheets, etc.).
• Improve internal documentation (Architecture, Detailed Design, etc.).
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams and stakeholders to align technical requirements and solutions.
• Communicate effectively with customers and suppliers to support product development and integration.

Required Experience and Education
 

Minimum requirements:

• Ms o PhD in Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering, or technical related discipline
• Minimum working experience 2 years
• Experience with Electronic circuit technology design and assembly processes
• Background in electrical power applications
• Experience with PCB / PCA manufacturing processes
• Experience in electronics verificaton and validation
• Ability to write technical documents such as assembly instructions, test procedures, and test and analysis reports
• Altium Designer proven experience
• Fluent written and spoken Spanish and English.

Nice to have requirements:

• Capacity to analyze a problem from multiple perspectives and explore creative solutions
• Positive, proactive, and energic attitude
• High attention to detail with a desire for excellence
• Experience in Version Control Systems (Git, SVN)
• General Motion control or robotics knowledge (motors types, feedbacks, controls, etc.).
• Industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, CANOpen)
• Experience in Certification Process (CE, UL, Safety, etc.)
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

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