Novanta
Robotics and Automation
HardwareEngineer
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“Hardware Engineer at Novanta. Skills: Hardware Engineer, electronics design, motion control solutions, control electronics, power management, communication interfaces, reliability, manufacturability, product performance, stepper motors, design for manufacturing, reliability. Develop and maintain the hardware running the R&A products, with special focus on stepper motors. Design new and redesign existing electronic circuits, including schematic and layout”
What You'll Achieve.
build the most reliable, efficient motion control systems; deliver differentiated products to market; optimize performance; simplify integration; reduce total system cost; accelerate innovation and deliver reliable, high‑value motion systems
Industry & Context.
solve complex system‑level challenges; Capacity to analyze a problem from multiple perspectives and explore creative solutions
Occasionally travel as needed (domestically and internationally) to customers for support and/or installation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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
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
What You'll Do.
Develop and maintain the hardware running the R&A products, with special focus on stepper motors, 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.
), Define, in conjunction with the Quality Assurance team, the Test and Verification Plans, 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, Collaborate with the operations team in quality and operational improvements of all the hardware designs of the stepper motors product line, Collaborate in the design, implementation and verification of the new designs of potentially any of the R&A products.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working closely with cross-functional teams and customers; collaborating with the operations team; collaborate in the design, implementation and verification of the new designs; Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams and stakeholders to align technical requirements and solutions; Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Communication Scope
Fluent written and spoken Spanish and English; Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Full Job Description
**Build a career powered by innovations that matter!** At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing. Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta. **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 syste
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