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Introduction:

The Sr. Mechanical Eng. is responsible for leading the design, prototyping, characterizing and validating fluidic systems and the mechanical part of measuring instruments, as well as their respective associated manufacturing lines and processes.

The successful candidate will be a key contributor in all phases of design projects including requirements gathering, project planning, design conceptualization, prototyping, testing with supporting analysis, material selection and specification, engineering execution, verifications and validations, production upscale/automation, as well as mentoring and leading the mechanical/mechatronics engineering team. 

This role is also responsible for liaison with internal and external partner design teams to ensure effective and efficient concurrent design, that organically integrates all elements of the point of care blood analysis system, including chemical sensors, fluidic system and the measuring instrument.

Applicants should have at least 10 years experience with engineering product development combined with hands-on experience in microfluidics, thermal and/or optical systems.

Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Key team member in new product development projects, design, and documentation reviews, assist in prototype assembly and test, and design for manufacturing and assembly (DfM/A) feedback
• Define and manage project scope and ensure quality and objectives are met
• Lead the specification, design, engineering calculations, building, testing and realization of critical product parts, assemblies and equipment
• Leverage leading edge technologies to conceptualize innovative solutions to complex technical problems in the fields of microfluidics, optics, heat transfer and electronics.
• Drive design for manufacturing and assembly (DfM/A) principles for various processes (injection moulding, machining, lamination, plastic welding, sheet metal fabrication etc.)
• Create/modify 3D parts, assemblies and drawings (GD&T) of products in SolidWorks.
• Drive continuous product and process improvement projects.
• Investigate and troubleshoot technical related problems and identify root causes.
• Work independently and make technical decisions based on robust data.
• Establish and track project goals, timelines and budget.
• Manage resources effectively to meet technical and organizational objectives.
• Mentor, train and support the Mechanical Engineering team promoting ongoing learning and professional development.
• Draft and execute study plans, verification/validation protocols and drive the release of corresponding reports.
• Review designs, experimental results and other deliverables of the Mech.Eng. team to ensure technical accuracy and suitability for productization.
• Interpret engineering product documentation. Maintain and organize all project-related documentation.
• Participate in the construction of the design history file and master device record. Assist in the preparation of 510k and/or other regulatory applications.

 

Job Demands

• Integrate within a highly multidisciplinary team in charge of developing and validating a point of care system for blood analysis. Manage assigned tasks in an extremely interfaced team on tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail while maintaining the ability to multi-task and manage project timelines.
• Commitment to effectively manage change and shift priorities as opportunities or issues arise.
• Integrity, professionalism and overall commitment to excellence are paramount.
• A sense of urgency and results orientation with a dedicated focus toward validation of the product design and associated manufacturing processes.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• B.Sc., M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics or related disciplines.
• Certified P. Eng. 
• 10+ years of hands-on engineering product development experience
• 2+years Experience of team management experience
• Mastery of fundamental engineering principles
• Mastery of data analysis, mathematical modelling and statistics
• Experience in microfluidics, thermal and/or optical systems. 
• Experience in a variety of manufacturing processes, particularly injection moulding. 
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong resource management skills.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong technical writing skills
• Skill in the use of SolidWorks or other CAD platforms.
• Skill in use of C++/Python or similar environments and GitHub considered an asset.
• Experience in the medical device industry is considered an asset.