Mechanical Engineer III

Verathon; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Mechanical Engineer III, where you will play a crucial role in designing innovative medical devices that enhance patient care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and collaborate with a dedicated team committed to improving healthcare outcomes. With responsibilities ranging from design feasibility research to supporting production activities, you'll have the chance to make a meaningful impact in the medical field. The company values professional growth and offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an annual bonus plan based on performance. If you are passionate about engineering and want to contribute to life-changing solutions, this role is for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement matching plan

Annual bonus plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical device design and manufacturing.
• P.Eng from the EGBC preferred; ability to obtain required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative medical devices and equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure manufacturability and reliability.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Plastic Injection Mold Tool Design

Job description

Company Overview

Verathon is a global medical device company focused on supporting customers by being their trusted partner, delivering high-quality products that endure over time and ensure clinical and economic utility. Two areas where Verathon has significantly impacted patient care and become the market leader in each are bladder volume measurement and airway management. The company’s BladderScan portable ultrasound and GlideScope video laryngoscopy & bronchoscopy systems effectively address unmet needs for healthcare providers and meaningfully raise the standard of care for patients. Verathon, a subsidiary of Roper Technologies, is headquartered in Bothell, Washington, USA and has international subsidiaries in Canada, Europe, and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.verathon.com.

Overview

The Mechanical Engineer III is responsible for designing and developing robust and innovative medical devices and equipment to support the commercialization of company-developed products. Responsibilities include cost estimation, design, verification, and validation. Device and equipment design includes active and passive electromechanical structures and mechanisms with various degrees of freedom.

Responsibilities

1. Research design options and perform experiments to determine potential design feasibility.
2. Develop and test new manufacturing processes.
3. Work closely with electrical and software engineers, designing with a system-wide perspective.
4. Interact with global and internal design and manufacturing resources to design for manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
5. Specify and manage tool development.
6. Create and release product requirements, design specifications, and design descriptions for assigned projects, as required by applicable medical device standards and internal procedures.
7. Follow all policies, procedures, and standards for engineering documentation to ensure compliance with corporate document management policy.
8. Review product documentation for accuracy, including documentation intended for customer use.
9. Participate in all designing, prototyping, testing, and qualification of mechanical designs for high-reliability and high-performance medical devices.
10. Participate in or support risk assessment, design reviews, pre-production, pilot production, testing, and regulatory submission.
11. Support production activities and resolve issues quickly.
12. Evaluate product non-conformances and recommend design modifications through advanced analytical and problem-solving techniques.
13. Support the development of intellectual property.

Qualifications

1. 5+ years of technical product or mechanical device design and manufacturing experience.
2. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required; Master’s preferred.
3. P.Eng from the EGBC preferred; ability and willingness to obtain a P.Eng license required.
4. Excellent knowledge of and ability to use SolidWorks and SolidWorks add-ins.
5. Experience in all areas of design, prototyping, testing, and qualification.
6. Experience with plastic injection mold tool design including insert molding and over-molding.
7. Proven skills in developing projects in a medical device R&D department.
8. Ability to define project goals and delivery dates to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
9. Experience in a technical team-focused workplace.
10. Ability to make independent judgments using sound engineering principles and techniques.
11. Ability to write concisely and accurately with meticulous attention to detail and clarity.

* For applicants without an Engineer in Training or a Professional Engineer license, an alternative title will be used until a license is obtained. Verathon is proud to provide job-related professional growth and development of employees, including reimbursements for expenses incurred in joining the EGBC.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an innovative team that is dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
• Engage in meaningful work that makes a difference in the healthcare industry.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Salary range - $96,783– $118,145 (Compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and location; it is not typical to be hired at or above the top of the salary range).
• Full-time employees who are not on a commission plan are eligible for Verathon’s annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance.
• Verathon provides a competitive benefits package including a generous HCSA, paid holidays, paid time off, and a retirement matching plan.