A pioneer in connected car technology, Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. (IMS) of Waterloo, Ontario is dedicated to developing and commercializing real connected car solutions. The company’s innovative technology includes iLane™, an award-winning human machine interface for in-car media, messaging and location based services as well as DriveSync®, an M2M platform that powers usage-based insurance, road tolling and fleet programs globally. IMS’ unique approach uses both over-the-air and secure, in-car technology that allows drivers to access on-demand content from the cloud such as weather, real-time traffic and music as well as in-car content including emails, text messages and smart telephony apps from your smartphone.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Hardware Manager, you will be designing RF hardware in new products and/or improving existing products, working with various wireless technologies including GSM/UMTS/CDMA, GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi, and RFID. In addition, you will work closely with the current group of engineers and communicate with various teams.
Why join IMS?
An innovative technology leader that is pursuing aggressive market growth
A company committed to your personal and professional development and growth within the organization
Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program), with no waiting period. Goodlife Fitness membership discount and more.
Industry-competitive salary, vacation, and flexible work hours
State of the art facility with free parking, close to walking trails, shopping, restaurants and summer outdoor markets
Your role at IMS:
RF circuit design, simulation, component selection, tuning and testing
Managing the co-existence of multiple antennas systems with GSM/UMTS/CDMA, GPS, Bluetooth and WiFi
Designing to meet radio certifications requirements including PTCRB and FCC
Troubleshooting and fixing any RF related design issues
Required Skills:
Must have experience with small form factor radio devices.
Bachelors of Electrical Engineering with good technical knowledge of RF circuits
Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering in RF relevant area is an asset
Minimum 3 to 5 years of RF hardware design or relevant experience
Hands on experience in tuning and troubleshooting RF analog circuits
Experienced with using and calibrating Agilent, Tektronix or equivalent test equipments
Experienced in RF design best practices, impedance matching and selecting RF components
Familiar with simulation tools including Agilent ADS
Experienced with Altium Designer or comparable software to do schematic and layout design
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Innovative and open minded to new techniques and technologies
Self-motivated, with ability to work independently and within teams
Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment
