Mechanical Engineer III

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

Job summary

A global medical device company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to design and develop innovative medical devices. The role includes collaboration with design and manufacturing teams to ensure compliance and performance excellence. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience and a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, including annual bonuses and support for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Paid holidays

Retirement matching

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical device design.
• P.Eng from EGBC preferred.
• Ability and willingness to obtain P.Eng license.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative medical devices and equipment.
• Collaborate with partners for electromechanical assembly designs.
• Ensure compliance with medical device standards.

Skills

Technical product or mechanical device design

SolidWorks proficiency

Project development in medical device R&D

Written communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s 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. The company has significantly impacted patient care in bladder volume measurement and airway management, becoming the market leader in each area. Its BladderScan portable ultrasound and GlideScope video laryngoscopy & bronchoscopy systems address unmet needs for healthcare providers and raise the standard of care. Verathon, a subsidiary of Roper Technologies, is headquartered in Bothell, Washington, USA, with 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. The engineer will collaborate with partners to deliver designs of electromechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Work with vendors to complete designs
• Review vendor-provided designs to ensure they meet product requirements
• Research design options and perform experiments to assess feasibility
• Complete high-level design; work with external partners on detailed design
• Collaborate closely with electrical and software engineers, designing with a system-wide perspective
• Interact with global and internal design and manufacturing resources to optimize for manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
• Create and release product requirements, design specifications, and descriptions in compliance with medical device standards and internal procedures
• Ensure engineering documentation complies with corporate policies
• Review product documentation for accuracy, including customer-facing materials
• Participate in designing, prototyping, testing, and qualifying high-reliability medical devices
• Support risk assessments, design reviews, pre-production, testing, and regulatory submissions
• Evaluate product non-conformances and recommend design modifications using analytical techniques
• Assist in the development of intellectual property

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in technical product or mechanical device design
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Master’s preferred
• P.Eng from EGBC preferred; ability and willingness to obtain P.Eng license required
• Extensive experience working with design partners
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and its add-ins
• Experience with plastic injection mold tool design, including insert molding and over-molding
• Proven project development skills in a medical device R&D environment
• Ability to define project goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting
• Experience working in a technical team environment
• Independent judgment using sound engineering principles
• Strong written communication skills with attention to detail

*For applicants without an Engineer in Training or Professional Engineer license, an alternative title will be used until a license is obtained. Verathon supports professional growth and reimburses expenses related to EGBC licensing.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an innovative team dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
• Engage in meaningful work that impacts healthcare.
• Competitive salary and benefits:
• Salary range: $96,783 - $118,145 (varies based on skills, experience, and location)
• Eligible for annual bonus based on performance
• Comprehensive benefits including HCSA, paid holidays, PTO, and retirement matching