Hardware Intern (12-18 Months)

Our team at Blackline Safety is growing! As a people-driven technology company, with a mission to make sure every worker returns home safely, we drive innovation, practice resiliency, demonstrate leadership, go the extra mile for our customers, and empower our people to be their best.

Reporting to the Team Lead, Hardware, the Hardware Engineering Intern will work within the Product Engineering group to design, test, troubleshoot, and optimize hardware systems for Blackline’s next-generation safety devices. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in product development while contributing to innovative solutions that make a tangible impact.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, analysis, and testing of hardware systems, equipment, and packaging for wearable safety technology
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to root-cause hardware issues and refine product performance
• Support Design for Quality (DFQ) initiatives, including design reviews and failure mode analysis
• Contribute to new projects through schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer while adhering to industry standards (e.g., IEC, UL, IPC)
• Document design processes, test results, and technical specifications for internal stakeholders

Skills/Qualifications/Education:

• Currently enrolled in an Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, or related Engineering Program
• Foundational knowledge of analog and digital circuit design
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, KiCAD, Eagle)
• Knowledge of hardware test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators)
• Competent with prototyping equipment (e.g., soldering irons, 3D printers, etc.)
• Experience reading and interpreting technical documentation, such as datasheets, schematics, and block diagrams
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python/C# for use in data processing
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical teams
• A problem-solving mindset with an innate drive to learn new skills and expand technical expertise

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to signal integrity principles, power electronics, and/or RF fundamentals
• Awareness of EMI/EMC concepts and safety/industry standards (e.g., IEC, UL)
• Demonstration of personal or academic projects in IoT, robotics, or hardware design
• Exposure to embedded programming/firmware architecture concepts (C/C++)

About Blackline Safety

Blackline Safety is a world leader in the development and manufacturing of wirelessly connected safety products. We offer the broadest and most complete portfolio available in the industry. Our products are designed to save lives and we monitor personnel working alone in populated areas, complex indoor facilities, and the remote reaches of our planet. Blackline’s products are used to keep people safe in the event of falls, missed check-ins, man-downs, and exposure to explosive or toxic gas. Our design, development, sales, marketing, support, and production are all performed in-house at our headquarters in Calgary, AB. Blackline Safety is a publicly-traded company (TSX: BLN). To learn more about our company visit www.blacklinesafety.com

Blackline Safety is powered by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants, regardless of age, religion, race, color, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin, race, or sexual orientation. We enthusiastically encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.

Disclaimer:

Please be advised that Blackline Safety does not request payment or personal financial information at any stage of the recruitment process. Be cautious of any unsolicited job offers or communications that appear suspicious.