Senior/Staff Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
By joining the Kardium team, you can help make a difference in the lives of millions around the world. We have developed a ground-breaking medical device for the diagnosis and treatment of the most common heart rhythm disorder, atrial fibrillation – which can cause stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications. Kardium’s mission is to deliver the best treatment for atrial fibrillation. To achieve this, we have developed The Globe® Pulsed Field System – we have a fantastic technical team that has developed a product with strong, unique, and customer-valued differentiators versus other solutions on the market. We have built connections with key opinion leaders who are already using the Globe System and are helping to tell our story. We have obtained FDA approval and officially begun the commercial launch of the Globe® Pulsed Field System. This is a pivotal and exciting time in our journey, as we bring this life-changing technology to patients! We are excited to add a Senior/Staff Mechanical Designer to our team. In this role, you will improve the current product design, improve, and develop new manufacturing processes and equipment, and design novel medical devices. Your hands-on approach to prototyping, creativity, mechanical detail design skills, and theory-based analytical skills will allow you to succeed in this position at Kardium. An essential trait of the successful candidate is the ability to transform concepts into final designs. Please note, this opportunity is a hybrid work arrangement, located in Burnaby, BC.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering, or an equivalent mix of education and experience, coupled with previous practical engineering experience in a product development environment
- 7+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in the medical device or other regulated industries, with experience in the full product development lifecycle.
- Previous professional experience with precision mechanics and a high level of familiarity with machine shop tools, and parametric modelling software (Solidworks)
- Familiarity with regulatory standards such as ISO 13485, FDA QSR, or similar, and experience supporting risk management processes.
- Proven ability to mentor and guide junior engineers and designers.
- Exposure to different manufacturing techniques
- Excellent written and verbal communication and technical documentation skills
- The ability to effectively manage changing priorities and requirements
Nice To Haves
- Ideally, prior engineering experience in bringing a product to market with high volumes and developing design and testing requirements of medical devices
Responsibilities
- Collecting and clarifying design input requirements for mechanical design projects
- Brainstorming and concept evaluation activities: using your hands-on skills to build proof of concept models to evaluate design ideas quickly and efficiently
- Transforming concepts into working prototypes using in-house manufacturing capabilities for bench-top and in-vivo testing
- Designing and building machinery and jigs for Kardium's on-site manufacturing plant
- Ensuring a smooth transition of design to manufacturing by supporting risk management, regulatory affairs, verification testing, and training of manufacturing staff
- Creation and maintenance of engineering design documentation, including engineering drawings, work or maintenance instructions, and test reports
- Travelling occasionally within and outside North America
- Providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and designers, fostering skill development and ensuring high-quality work.
- Lead or contribute to design reviews, sharing expertise to enhance team outcomes and ensure design robustness.
- Act as a technical resource and subject matter expert for the mechanical design team, supporting problem-solving and innovation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as R&D, quality assurance, and manufacturing, to align objectives and drive projects forward.
Benefits
- Base salary
- Annual contribution to a Retirement Savings Plan account
- Comprehensive medical & dental coverage for all permanent employees – effective as of Day 1, with no waiting period.
- Work-day flexibility – we offer a flexible work environment for daily working hours.
- 3 personal days per year.
- Support for you (and your dependents) overall well-being.
- Top up for maternity leave, adoptive leave, and parental leave for non-birthing parents.
- Benefit coverage for fertility drug treatment.
- Career progression and learning support.
- Professional membership support.
- Stock option plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
