What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electronic Engineer position at Vortex Aquatic Structures International Inc.?
Ready to shape the future of fun?
At Vortex, we have been bringing communities, businesses, and families together with innovative aquatic structures since 1995. We are proud to have created 10 000 custom installations spanning 50 countries and 5 continents! Vortex creates precious memories for thousands of families around the world every day.
If you want an exciting career in an environment that values innovation and collaboration, we’d love to hear from you. We welcome all applicants and are committed to diversity, equity and ensuring everyone is empowered to succeed.
We design and manufacture innovative aquatic play experiences that bring communities together around the world. Behind every splashpad is a robust, intelligent control system—and we’re looking for an Electronic Engineer to lead its evolution.
In this role, you will be the technical owner of our controller platform, shaping the architecture, performance, and reliability of the electronic systems at the heart of our products. This is a hands-on position with strong influence, combining hardware design, embedded systems, and cross-functional leadership. You will play a key role in defining how our products are built, ensuring they meet the highest standards of safety, durability, and innovation in real-world environments.
Your Impact
• Own and evolve the controller platform used across Vortex products
• Influence technical direction and architecture decisions
• Deliver reliable, high-performance systems deployed globally
• Bridge R&D, manufacturing, and product teams to bring designs to life
Key Responsibilities
Platform Ownership & Technical Leadership
• Define and execute the controller technology roadmap
• Standardize electronic architectures to improve reliability, cost, and manufacturability
• Lead decisions on system architecture, including SOM/MCU platforms, power systems, sensors, and industrial communications
• Ensure consistency and scalability across product generations
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies to accelerate development and improve system robustness
• Collaborate closely with R&D, manufacturing, technical support, and product management.
Design & Development
• Design, validate, and document electronic systems (analog, digital, power, and industrial interfaces)
• Develop schematics, BOMs, and technical documentation
• Oversee PCB design and participate in layout reviews
• Define and execute validation and testing strategies
• Ensure compliance with EMC/EMI, ESD, and applicable standards (UL, CSA, CE)
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and supporting documentation
• Specify and support development of test benches for production and qualification
• Support manufacturing, troubleshooting, and field issue resolution.
Compliance & Engineering Responsibility
• Act as OIQ signing engineer for electrical schematics and drawings
• Ensure compliance with Quebec, North American, and international standards
• Support certification processes and regulatory approvals
• Promote safe, robust, and maintainable design practices.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or eligible
• 5 years of experience in embedded or industrial electronic system design
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to take ownership and drive technical decisions
• Organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment
• Curiosity and openness to new technologies, including the use of AI tools in engineering
• Bilingual French and English (English required for collaboration with U.S. and European stakeholders 20% of the time).
Technical Skills
• Strong expertise in analog and digital circuit design
• Experience with low-voltage power systems and protection circuits
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols
• Experience with SOM and/or microcontroller-based systems
• Solid understanding of EMC/EMI and ESD design principles
• Familiarity with Canadian, U.S., and European electrical standards
• Exposure to embedded Linux is an asset
• Knowledge of systems engineering processes is an asset
• Ability to estimate effort, cost, and understand manufacturing constraints.
Splash into fun!