A competent electronics engineer will be expected to have excellent R&D, innovative design skills, and experience with design and hands-on programming. An interest in new technologies and drilling is preferred, and the candidate should have the desire to work within a team environment.
The electronics engineer should be creative and have extensive experience in both analog and digital electrical circuit board design. Generally, the most vacancies are in Calgary, although other areas of Canada such as Richmond have seen employment opportunities open up.
The engineer is expected to have knowledge and experience with PADS software and PCB design, and a good understanding of schematics and DFT and DFM practices. A minimum of five years’ experience and a university degree or diploma in electronic or electrical engineering is required.
The electronics engineer earns a median salary of C
$59,970, which excludes bonuses, incentives for unique ideas and designs, and depending on the employer, profit sharing.