GPS Manufacturer/Distributor

At Garmin Cochrane, we create more than just products – we inspire solutions and innovations that change and shape how we live, work and play. You’ll get to work alongside top talent from around the globe while creating sport and fitness products such as Vector and Varia cycling products.  You’ll also work on cutting-edge technology like optical heart-rate and enabling compelling ecosystems with the ANT 2.4 GHz ultra-low power wireless technology.   

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, we’re located just 15-minutes outside of Calgary in Cochrane, Alberta. A retreat from fast-paced cities - Cochrane allows us to build relationships with the community and focus on what we do best – creating innovative solutions for unique use-cases in the ultra-low power wireless and sport industries. With many other tech companies calling Cochrane home, we can’t think of a better place to be!

Here’s why you want to work for us.

You’ll bring products to life. Become a key contributor to our exciting portfolio of Garmin products and help us bring our fitness and sport devices from concept to market.

You’ll love our office culture. Company BBQs, active sports, casual dress, volunteer opportunities and the occasional sneak peak of new release movies (Star Wars, anyone?) all allow team members to get to know each other outside the office.

You’ll receive fantastic benefits. Opportunities for professional development, no waiting period for vacation or our extensive benefit plan, RRSP matching, stock purchase options, product discounts and flexible work schedules are available for all team members.

You’ll be part of something big. Our open concept, open door policy office supports a fun, collaborative and supportive work culture. All our team members, regardless of their team, are encouraged to think big and share their ideas. Our team members are innovators, solution creators and outside the box thinkers ready to take on any challenge.

Here’s what we’re looking for from you.

• A passion for designing and developing analog, digital, and RF circuits for products including schematics and PCB layout


• Proficient with software tools and test equipment to formulate and test electronic designs


• Proven success working with multi-disciplinary teams


• A hunger for solving real-world problems by finding technical root cause and suggesting corrective action
  


• Experience with design reviews, providing comments on electrical design aspects and other engineering areas


• Examples of previous work, side-projects or anything else that can show your passion for electrical engineering or making ideas come to life. Show us what you’ve got!


• Willingness to pitch in and mentor less experienced Design Engineers


• Excitement to create and deliver products for cycling, running, swimming and fitness!

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or a similar technical field of study with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or equivalent practical experience


• Relevant design engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on consumer electronic devices


• Experience working with teams on a global scale


• A keen interest in fitness, health and/or wellness


• Proven ability to develop innovative and creative solutions for complex problems