Mechanical Test Engineer (Hybrid)

Kardium Inc.; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kardium Inc. is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team responsible for verification and validation of innovative medical devices. This hybrid role will involve collaboration across departments and provide meaningful engagement in activities from testing product performance to authoring protocols for regulatory submissions, within a mission-driven and supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage from Day 1

Work-day flexibility

Three personal days per year

Support for well-being

Family building benefits

Career development support

Professional membership support

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of testing and design experience in medical devices or 5 years of mechanical/hardware testing experience.
• Practical knowledge of mechanical systems and statistical analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks accurately and timely.

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing testing activities to evaluate product performance.
• Validating tests with statistical methods to assess repeatability, reproducibility, and accuracy.
• Collaborating with stakeholders on process or design changes and testing plans.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Experimental design

Statistical analysis

Collaboration

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical, mechatronics, or engineering physics

Tools

Excel

Minitab

SolidWorks

CAMWorks

CNC mills

Lathes

Job description

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

Your opportunity

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 atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder that can cause stroke, heart failure, and other complications.

Kardium’s mission is to deliver the best treatment for atrial fibrillation. We have developed The Globe Pulsed Field System, with a strong, unique, and customer-valued differentiator. Our technical team has built connections with key opinion leaders who are already using the Globe System and helping to tell our story.

We have completed our pivotal clinical study, and our focus now is on regulatory approvals and a commercial launch, marking a significant milestone in bringing this technology to patients.

This role offers hands-on experience in specifying, performing, and overseeing verification and validation activities on complex medical devices. You will collaborate across departments including design engineering, clinical research, field operations, regulatory affairs, and manufacturing, gaining a broad understanding of medical device R&D.

Please note: This opportunity is a hybrid work arrangement, located in Burnaby, BC.

Meaningful work you will be a part of

You will engage in activities such as:

1. Planning and executing testing activities to evaluate product performance
2. Characterizing manufacturing processes and assessing process capability using design of experiments
3. Validating tests with statistical methods to assess repeatability, reproducibility, and accuracy
4. Analyzing test data using Excel and Minitab
5. Authoring protocols and reports for regulatory submissions
6. Interpreting and implementing medical device standards and regulations
7. Collaborating with stakeholders on process or design changes and testing plans
8. Participating in root cause investigations and corrective actions
9. Driving continuous improvement of verification and validation procedures
10. Designing and fabricating test jigs and fixtures using SolidWorks, CAMWorks, CNC mills, and lathes

What you bring to the team

Our team values creativity, collaboration, and passion for innovation. Attributes for success include:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical, mechatronics, or engineering physics
• At least 3 years of testing and design experience in medical devices or 5 years of mechanical/hardware testing experience
• Practical knowledge of mechanical systems, experimental design, and statistical analysis
• Excellent collaboration, interpersonal, and technical documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks accurately and timely

Compensation

Kardium offers a total cash compensation range (base salary + 5% RRSP contribution) of $80,000 – 105,000 CAD annually. Compensation will be adjusted based on experience and qualifications. As a permanent employee, you will participate in our stock option plan.

Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental coverage from Day 1, work-day flexibility, three personal days per year, support for well-being, family building benefits, career development, and professional membership support.

Life at Kardium

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and support various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Please inform us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process.

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