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Icron Technologies (TSX-V:IT) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of high-performance PC Video and USB extension solutions for commercial and industrial markets. Icron's patented ExtremeUSB® technology extends the range of any USB peripheral device over Cat 5, Wireless, Fiber and Powerline, at distances up to 25 miles (40km). Icron's extension products are deployed in a wide range of applications including: digital home connectivity, industrial automation, medical imaging, aerospace, and KVM extension. Icron is a growth company with a culture centered around professionalism, hard work, and fun.

Located in Burnaby BC, Icron Technologies Corporation (TSX Venture: IT) was ranked as the number one technology issuer on the 2005 TSX Venture 50 TM. In 2006, Icron was ranked one of Business in Vancouver's Fastest Growing Companies as well as one of the Profit 100 Fastest Growing Companies in Canada. In 2008 and 2009, Icron was ranked in the top 50 of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 for its rapid growth.

We are accessible via Skytrain and conveniently located near shopping and restaurant amenities.

Currently, the following positions are available:

Digital Designer - Intermediate
Embedded Software Design Engineer
FPGA/ASIC Verification Engineer

Digital Designer - Intermediate
Burnaby, BC

The Opportunity:

You are an exceptional Digital Design Engineer with a strong background in design of complex digital systems. You possess excellent design skills and have a strong record of fast and effective development. You are highly motivated to take the lead in solving problems and have excellent analytical skills. You have a broad knowledge of system and communications principles, coupled with the desire to apply those skills within the framework of solid engineering practices and discipline. Working independently or as a part of the team you will be designing leading edge digital circuits for USB, audio and video extension products for various transmission mediums such as Ethernet, IP, fiber and wireless.

Responsibilities:

Design, implement and simulate FPGA RTL modules in VHDL and Verilog using the Xilinx and Altera product families.
Conduct requirements Analysis and Specifications writing for the FPGA modules.
Design high speed digital interface to work with different video compression engines
Design and implement DDR, SDR memory interfaces
Work with Micro-blaze and other embedded system processors
Work closely with hardware, software engineers to bring up and debug the system.

Qualifcations and skill sets:

BSc degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering.
3-5 years experience in VHDL/Verilog FPGA/ASIC design including coding , simulation, logic synthesis, and timing analysis.
Experience with Xilinx FPGA and EDK/XPS tool flow.
Knowledge of ChipScope and other FPGA debug tools
Experience with lab equipments such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and USB bus analyzers.
Good understanding of complex digital systems
Experience with USB protocol a big asset.
Experience with embedded C programming a big asset.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The successful candidate must be legally able to work in Canada.

How to apply

Please email your resume together with a cover letter to hr@icron.com and be ensure to include DGTIC-WB in the subject line. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information, please visit www.icron.com.

Embedded Software Design Engineer
Burnaby, BC

The Opportunity:

Looking to jump-start your career? This is an excellent opportunity for you to join our innovative team of engineers. We are looking for a bright and proficient Software Design Engineer to become part of our success story.

Icron Technologies is the global leader in enabling solutions that require extended range USB connectivity. The company also provides a range of engineering and development services focused on unique USB connectivity issues.

As the Software Design Engineer, your role will be to contribute to the evolution of Icron's patented USB bridging technology as a key contributor to our development efforts.

We provide a flexible environment where you can enjoy working in a fun and friendly atmosphere. In this position you will gain:

Solid development experience - covering all aspects of software development
Broad spectrum experience - development from low level C to high level C#
Active role in product development - we develop products that you can be proud of

Qualifications and Skills:

C development
C# development
Linux Development
Scripting Language experience
Writing test software
Using GNU tools, and open source libraries and programs

Successful candidates will also have the following:

Recent graduate in Computer Engineering / Computer Science program
Ability to take ownership of work and tasks assigned by senior engineering staff
Ability to be proactive
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work within a mixed software/hardware/FPGA/ASIC development environment

Additional Skills - Previous experience in the following is an asset:

Multi-threading development
RTOS development
Software regression

The successful candidate must be legally able to work in Canada.

How to apply

Please email your resume together with a cover letter to hr@icron.com and be ensure include SDEIC-WB in the subject line. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information, please visit www.icron.com.

FPGA/ASIC Verification Engineer
Burnaby BC

The Opportunity:

You are an exceptional Verification engineer with a strong background in verification of complex digital systems. You are able to see the "big picture", possess excellent analytical and presentation skills, have a strong record of fast and effective development, and are highly motivated to take the lead in solving problems. You have a broad knowledge of system and communications principles, coupled with the desire to apply those skills within the framework of solid engineering practice and discipline.

Responsibilities:

Verify complete System-On-Chip designs
Employ coverage-driven and constrained random-driven verification techniques to ensure high quality silicon
Create and maintain system-level simulation environments using SystemVerilog
Develop verification test plans
Write and execute test cases as per verification test plans
Identify and report design bugs and work effectively with the design team to achieve timely resolution
Prepare and run gate simulations
Work effectively with hardware/software teams

Requirements:

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
At least 3 years in Verification with a strong background in digital design or software design
Experience with SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHDL, C/C++, Tcl/Perl
Experience with ModelSim simulation environment to run large self-checking testbenches
Experience with wired and wireless data communication and protocols, such as USB / TCP/IP / 802.11 / Bluetooth
Experience with hardware/software co-simulation
Experience with embedded system design
Knowledge of ASIC design flow from concept through tape-out, including logic design, synthesis, timing analysis, formal verification, and working with foundries
Excellent analytical and debugging skills; proactive in problem solving
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and teamwork skills
Demonstrated ability to motivate self and others towards team results

The successful candidate must be legally able to work in Canada.

How to apply

Please email your resume together with a cover letter to hr@icron.com and be ensure to include FPGIC-WB in the subject line. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information, please visit www.icron.com/

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