William M.
Hardware & PCB Designer | FPGA, VHDL & Embedded Systems
Montreal,
Canada
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About
I am an electrical engineering graduate specializing in hardware design, PCB development, and hardware/software co-design. I currently develop electronic products for the aerospace industry, working across digital and analog circuit design, FPGA architecture, PCB design, and custom test fixtures in an environment governed by rigorous aerospace requirements.
My expertise includes:
• PCB schematic capture and layout, including power supplies, digital and analog interfaces, and component selection.
• FPGA development in VHDL and SystemVerilog, from architecture and simulation to hardware integration.
• Hardware/software co-design, embedded systems, and C/C++/C#/Python development.
• Test automation, production fixtures, communication protocols, and computer vision for camera validation.
I hold a B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering from ÉTS and am currently pursuing a research-based master’s degree focused on FPGA architectures and hardware security.
I can help with PCB design and review, FPGA development, electronic prototyping, test automation, and hardware/software integration. I value clear specifications, practical solutions, and thorough validation.
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My expertise includes:
• PCB schematic capture and layout, including power supplies, digital and analog interfaces, and component selection.
• FPGA development in VHDL and SystemVerilog, from architecture and simulation to hardware integration.
• Hardware/software co-design, embedded systems, and C/C++/C#/Python development.
• Test automation, production fixtures, communication protocols, and computer vision for camera validation.
I hold a B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering from ÉTS and am currently pursuing a research-based master’s degree focused on FPGA architectures and hardware security.
I can help with PCB design and review, FPGA development, electronic prototyping, test automation, and hardware/software integration. I value clear specifications, practical solutions, and thorough validation.
Experience
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Hardware Designer
Cevians · Full-time
Jul 2026 –
Present
2 mos
Montreal, QC, Canada
Design and development of electronic products for aerospace applications, with a focus on hardware architecture, PCB design, and FPGA development.
• Design analog and digital circuits, including power supplies, electronic interfaces, and multilayer PCBs using Altium Designer.
• Develop FPGA architectures and logic in VHDL, including simulation and hardware integration.
• Design custom test fixtures and validation solutions to support product development and production.
• Perform component selection, circuit analysis, prototyping, troubleshooting, and laboratory validation.
• Contribute to hardware/software co-design and product development in accordance with aerospace requirements and applicable standards. -
Software Developer
Genetec · Full-time
Jul 2025 –
Jul 2026
1 yrs
Montreal, QC, Canada
Developed automated test solutions for embedded vision systems, combining computer vision, software development, and hardware integration.
• Designed computer vision and image processing algorithms for camera validation.
• Developed C# applications and custom communication protocols for test equipment.
• Designed hardware test jigs and integrated hardware/software validation workflows.
• Automated validation and production testing for camera-based systems. -
Hardware Design
Sinopé · Full-time
Sep 2024 –
Jul 2025
10 mos
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC, Canada
Designed electronic hardware and test solutions for new product development, with a focus on PCB design, analog and digital circuits, and hardware validation.
• Designed PCB schematics and layouts using Altium Designer.
• Developed analog and digital electronic circuits, including power supplies and communication interfaces.
• Designed and built custom test jigs for product development and production.
• Performed component selection, prototyping, troubleshooting, and laboratory validation.
• Collaborated with hardware and software teams to resolve technical issues and support product development. -
Hardware Design
Dana TM4 · Internship
Jan 2024 –
Apr 2024
3 mos
Boucherville, QC, Canada
Validated and debugged automotive power electronics hardware, with a focus on analog circuit testing and environmental qualification.
• Performed laboratory testing and validation of power electronics systems.
• Investigated and resolved hardware issues using oscilloscopes and other electronic test equipment.
• Conducted analog circuit testing and environmental qualification.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve product reliability and resolve technical challenges. -
NPI ENGINEER
Ciena · Internship
Jan 2023 –
Dec 2023
11 mos
Montreal, QC, Canada
Developed automated test software and validation solutions for optical networking products, combining software development, electronics troubleshooting, and production engineering.
• Developed software utilities for manufacturing, inventory management, and test automation.
• Designed drivers and automated configuration tools for production test stations.
• Validated, debugged, and repaired PCBAs using laboratory equipment and soldering.
• Designed and deployed automated test stations, including technical documentation and process improvements.
Education
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Ecole de technologie supérieure
M. Sc., Electrical Engineeing, 4.0/4.3
2025 – 2028
(expected)
Research-based master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, focused on FPGA architectures, hardware security, and hardware/software co-design.
My research project involves the development of an FPGA-based multi-cryptocurrency hardware wallet, integrating cryptographic hardware modules, secure key management, and a custom PC–FPGA communication architecture. The project also includes a C++/Qt desktop application and a touchscreen interface driven entirely by FPGA logic.
The work covers VHDL/SystemVerilog development, simulation and verification, digital system architecture, and the integration of hardware and software into a complete functional prototype. -
Ecole de technologie supérieure
B. Ing, Electrical Engineeing, 4.0/4.3
2022 – 2025
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, with a focus on electronic hardware design, embedded systems, FPGA development, and hardware/software co-design.
Relevant experience includes PCB design, analog and digital electronics, VHDL/SystemVerilog, C/C++ programming, and electronic system validation.
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Joined: September 8, 2026
Last seen: September 8, 2026
Area of Expertise
Languages
French Native or bilingual proficiency
English Full professional proficiency
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada