Firmware / Embedded Systems Engineer
Type: Permanent - Full Time
Start Date: ASAP
Location: 125 Adelaide St. Winnipeg (subject to change)
Compensation: $70,000+, based on experience
About Us
Win-Shield Devices is a Winnipeg-based company dedicated to advancing personal protective equipment for industrial, medical, law enforcement, and military applications. Our mission is to deliver world-class protection through Canadian-made innovation, engineering excellence, and uncompromising quality.
The Role
The ideal candidate will have experience developing, testing and releasing production firmware with a small, multidisciplinary team. They thrive in hands-on environments, take ownership of projects, and are excited to contribute to innovative products that have a meaningful impact on worker, healthcare, and public safety.
Requested Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in developing, testing and releasing final production firmware, preferably in a highly regulated industry
- Working knowledge of embedded systems and microcontrollers
- Hands-on experience with hardware troubleshooting tools (soldering, multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.)
- Knowledge of electromagnetic compliance (EMC), RF and signal processing
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility and active collaboration to consistently meet deadlines
- Familiarity with IEC 60601 and other regulatory standards
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot circuit designs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to create and maintain documentation in accordance with ISO 13485 requirements
- Experience with testing, verification, and design validation procedures
Responsibilities
- Work under the direction of the Embedded Systems Lead to develop, test and deploy production firmware for life-saving powered PPE devices
- Support the development and execution of verification and validation testing plans for electronic assemblies
- Collaborate with Quality Engineers to ensure risk management files (DFMEA, PFMEA, UFMEA) and design documentation meets ISO 13485 standards
- Support the prototyping and testing of electrical subsystems, including data collection and analysis
- Assist in creating and maintaining the Design History File (DHF) and technical documentation
- Other duties as assigned
What We Offer
- Comprehensive group benefits package
- Employee stock option plan
- Flexible start and end times
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Opportunity to contribute to innovative Canadian-made products used in critical industries
How To Apply
Please apply on Indeed or by emailing your resume to [email protected]. To ensure a fair hiring process, please do not contact staff directly via personal email, LinkedIn, or other channels. Thank you to all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Stock options
Application question(s):
- Eligibility for this position is limited to Canadian citizens or permanent residents due to the nature of the work. Please confirm whether you meet this requirement.
Work Location: In person
