Hardware Technical Lead
- Remote, Canada
Remote
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Workplace
- Remote
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience in hardware product development
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
MistyWest is seeking a Technical Lead to lead the development of innovative hardware products from concept through production. This role is ideal for an experienced engineering professional who thrives in multidisciplinary product development environments and enjoys solving complex technical challenges while guiding cross-functional teams.
The successful candidate will play a key role in driving technical direction, supporting client engagements, and ensuring high-quality product delivery across electrical, mechanical, and firmware disciplines.
Key Responsibilities- Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across electrical, mechanical, and firmware development
- Drive product architecture, technical strategy, and engineering decision-making
- Collaborate with clients to define requirements, scope, and development priorities
- Guide products through EVT, DVT, and PVT stages of development
- Support system integration, debugging, validation, and troubleshooting activities
- Ensure products are designed for manufacturability, reliability, and scalability
- Contribute to project planning, technical reviews, and risk management activities
- Promote engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives
- 5+ years of experience in hardware product development
- Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams
- Familiarity with PCB design experience using tools such as Altium Designer
- Mechanical CAD experience using SolidWorks, Onshape, or equivalent platforms
- Hands-on experience with debugging, testing, and system integration
- Strong understanding of product development lifecycles and manufacturing processes
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced development environment
- Experience developing embedded systems and firmware-integrated products
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance and product certification processes
- Experience working directly with external clients or stakeholders
- Understanding of DFM, DFA, and production scaling considerations
- Experience mentoring engineers and supporting team development
- Experience working in a consulting or product development services environment
- Exposure to IoT, robotics, medical devices, industrial automation, or consumer electronics
- Familiarity with rapid prototyping and lab equipment
- Experience with manufacturing partner coordination and supplier engagement
- Passion for building impactful, production-ready technology solutions
- 4 weeks vacation to start
- Comprehensive health & extended dental coverage
- 3 Pro-D days plus an annual learning budget
- Banked time
- And much more
- Range for this role: 135k to 157k annually (based on experience and qualifications).
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead product architecture and technical direction across electrical, mechanical, and firmware disciplines from prospecting to delivery. Manage client relationships, translate visions into technical tasks, and ensure high-quality deliverables in a deadline-driven environment.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5+ years of hardware development experience and 3+ years of multidisciplinary team leadership. Must be proficient in Altium and mechanical CAD, with a proven track record of taking products through EVT, DVT, and PVT stages.
Skills
- Product Architecture
- Hardware Product Development
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Firmware Development
- Altium
- SolidWorks
- Onshape
- EVT/DVT/PVT
- Hardware Bring-up
- System Troubleshooting
- Client Management
- Project Lifecycle Management
- Technical Scoping
- Cross-functional Leadership
- PCB Layout
Benefits
- 4 Weeks Vacation
- Comprehensive Health Coverage
- Extended Dental Coverage
- 3 Pro-D Days
- Annual Learning Budget
- Banked Time
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Consulting
- Management & Leadership
- Manufacturing
- Technology
Keywords
- Hardware Product Development
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Firmware
- Altium
- SolidWorks
- Onshape
- EVT
- DVT
- PVT
- PCB Layout
- Schematic Capture
- System Troubleshooting
- Product Architecture
- UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Industrial Safety
- Wearable Technology
- Mechatronics
- Hardware Bring-up
- Technical Lead