Integration Engineer

Vital Bio; Oakville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Bio in Ontario, Canada is seeking an Integration Engineer to design, develop, and optimize system-level features for the VitalOne platform, spanning mechatronics, microfluidics, biochemistry, electronics, and software.

You will maintain high uptime of Vital instrumentation, run rigorous experiments, evaluate prototypes, and collaborate with design teams to integrate new features into the existing architecture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in systems engineering, integration, or product development for complex integrated systems.
• Experience in in-vitro diagnostics, medical devices, or life-science instrumentation preferred.
• Proficiency with Python, C/C++, or MATLAB for data analysis, prototyping, or automation.
• Experience defining system requirements, interface specifications, and verification/validation plans.
• Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and ability to design experiments to probe system performance.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize system-level features for the VitalOne platform across mech, fluidics, electronics, and software.
• Maintain high uptime of instrumentation; troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software issues.
• Develop prototypes to de-risk technical questions and inform design trade-offs across subsystems.
• Plan and execute characterization, testing, and verification activities for new features.
• Interface with design teams to ensure robustness, compatibility, and serviceability of new features.

Skills

Python

C/C++

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Systems Engineering, or a closely related discipline

Job description

About you

You are a cross-disciplinary Integration Engineer who thinks in complete systems—mechatronics, microfluidics, biochemistry, electronics, and software—and enjoys being the person who sees how all the pieces fit together. You are comfortable moving between architecture, hands‑on debugging, and structured experiments, and you thrive in a fast-paced, mission‑driven environment where rigor, documentation, and collaboration are essential. You have experience integrating complex subsystems into reliable instruments and are energized by solving interdisciplinary problems that span hardware, fluidics, and software.

You are a cross-disciplinary Integration Engineer who thinks in complete systems—mechatronics, microfluidics, biochemistry, electronics, and software—and enjoys being the person who sees how all the pieces fit together. You are comfortable moving between architecture, hands‑on debugging, and structured experiments, and you thrive in a fast-paced, mission‑driven environment where rigor, documentation, and collaboration are essential. You have experience integrating complex subsystems into reliable instruments and are energized by solving interdisciplinary problems that span hardware, fluidics, and software.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and optimize system-level features for the VitalOne platform, including automated failure detection, reliability-enhancing functions, and usability improvements.
• Enable uninterrupted R&D and development work by maintaining high uptime of Vital instrumentation, troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software issues as they arise.
• Develop and evaluate prototypes to de‑risk key technical questions, characterize system behavior, and inform design trade‑offs across subsystems.
• Plan and execute detailed characterization, testing and performance verification activities for new system features, using data to drive rapid decisions and iterations.
• Work with design teams to integrate new features and technologies into the existing system architecture, ensuring compatibility, robustness, and serviceability.
• Act as a key stakeholder in scoping, designing, and implementing interfaces between sub‑assemblies and subsystems (mechanical, fluidic, optical, electronic, and software) based on clear engineering specifications.
• Ensure system-level work complies with relevant regulatory standards and quality processes (e.g., design controls, risk management, V&V expectations for IVD/medical devices).
• Maintain accurate, complete, and contemporaneous records of all integration and service activities in compliance with cGMP and ISO quality system requirements, including service reports, spare‑parts usage, equipment history, and documentation updates.
• Identify recurring or systemic failure modes across internal builds and field deployments; perform structured root cause analysis to drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Contribute to high‑quality documentation, including system requirements, architecture and interface specifications, design descriptions, and test protocols/reports.

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Systems Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in systems engineering, integration, or product development for complex integrated systems; experience in in‑vitro diagnostics, medical devices, or life‑science instrumentation strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated track record solving interdisciplinary problems that span at least two of: (i) biochemical or reactive systems, (ii) image analysis or signal processing, (iii) microfluidics, (iv) integration of electronic components into functional assemblies.
• Proficiency with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, C/C++, MATLAB) for data analysis, prototyping, or control/automation.
• Experience defining and working with system requirements, interface specifications, and verification/validation plans.
• Strong problem‑solving, data analysis, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to design and interpret experiments that probe system performance and failure modes.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative working style in multidisciplinary teams, including the ability to translate complex system behavior into clear, actionable insights.

Bonus points for

• Prior experience with IVD platforms, cartridge/instrument systems, or regulated diagnostic devices.
• Familiarity with design controls, risk management (e.g., FMEA), and system‑level verification and validation under ISO 13485 / 21 CFR Part 820 expectations.
• Experience supporting instruments through design transfer, pilot builds, or early commercialization phases.
• Experience designing system‑level monitoring, health checks, or telemetry for reliability and serviceability.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading technical workstreams across multiple disciplines.
• An appreciation for well‑structured experiments, clear diagrams, and the occasional well‑timed engineering pun.

Why Join Us?

• Sit at the heart of a cross‑functional effort to build and refine a breakthrough diagnostic platform that directly impacts patient care.
• You’ll work alongside exceptional scientists, engineers, and operators in a culture built on trust, clarity, and ownership.
• You’ll have the opportunity to shape system architecture, drive high‑impact technical decisions, and see your work progress from concept to deployed product.
• As we scale, you’ll grow your systems‑thinking and leadership skills while helping build the future of accessible, high‑quality diagnostics.

The compensation range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000 CAD. Compensation will be determined based on the individual’s demonstrated experience, education, training, relevant certifications or licensure, and other applicable business and organizational factors.

This role is a current, onsite vacancy.

About Vital Bio

Vital is revolutionizing point‑of‑care diagnostics with our VitalOne platform, delivering real‑time care wherever patients are. Our mission is to democratize health technology, making healthcare more accessible and proactive.

Our global team of experts spans chemistry, software, engineering, and microfluidics. We thrive on change, operate on trust, and value diverse perspectives. Our growth‑minded culture empowers front‑line decision‑making and fosters impactful work.

We seek tenacious, bold individuals ready to transform healthcare. At Vital, your talent will make a difference as we work to ensure everyone has access to care when and where they need it.

Vital Biosciences Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation in order to participate in our hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use automated or AI‑supported tools to assist with application review and screening. These tools are used to support, not replace, human decision‑making. Final hiring decisions are always made by our hiring team.