Medical Device R&D Associate – Electronics & Firmware

THORASYS Thoracic Medical Systems Inc.; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative health technology company is seeking a Medical Device R&D Associate to join their dynamic team in Montreal. This entry-level role offers a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates in biomedical or electrical engineering to dive into the medical device industry. You'll contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies aimed at improving patient care and healthcare accessibility. As part of a collaborative R&D team, you will support existing products, assist in electronics development, and ensure compliance with medical device standards. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Hands-on experience in medical device industry

Collaborative R&D team

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with a background in biomedical or electrical engineering are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with firmware development and embedded systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering for existing medical device products and troubleshoot issues.
• Assist in the design and development of electronic systems and embedded firmware.

Skills

Firmware Development (C, C++)

Troubleshooting Skills

Embedded Systems

Communication Protocols (UART, SPI, I2C)

Biomedical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering

Master's Degree in Biomedical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

STM 32 Microprocessors

Job description

Medical Device R&D Associate – Electronics & Firmware

Medical Device R&D Associate – Electronics & Firmware

Location: Montreal, QC (Hybrid – Average of 3 days in-office per week)
Job Type: Full-time, Entry-Level

About THORASYS:

THORASYS is a dynamic health technology company based in the Mile-Ex district of Montreal. We develop, manufacture, and market cutting-edge medical technologies that introduce new approaches for diagnosing and monitoring pulmonary diseases such as asthma and COPD. Our mission is to revolutionize pulmonary medicine through innovative and accessible solutions that enhance patient care worldwide.

Join our growing, multicultural team of passionate professionals and contribute to the development of revolutionary technologies that improve patient well-being and healthcare accessibility.

About the Role:

We are looking for a junior engineering degree graduate with a background in biomedical engineering with electronics expertise or electrical engineering with experience or high interest in medical devices. This role is ideal for someone starting or looking to start their career in the medical device industry, with a focus on supporting existing products while also contributing to electronics development, embedded firmware, and system integration for pulmonary function devices.

As part of our R&D team, you will work under the supervision of Engineering Managers for Hardware and Firmware related tasks, and take on support engineering tasks for current products, ensuring reliability, troubleshooting issues, and working closely with manufacturing and quality teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support engineering for existing medical device products, including troubleshooting, reliability improvements, and sustaining engineering tasks.
• Assist in the design and development of electronic systems and embedded firmware (C/C++) for medical devices.
• Participate in all stages of product development, verification, and validation in compliance with medical device standards (IEC 60601, ISO 14971).
• Support testing and troubleshooting of embedded systems using STM 32 microprocessors and other platforms.
• Help develop test strategies for electrical circuits and systems, ensuring compliance with medical device regulations.
• Contribute to design transfer to manufacturing, considering quality assurance and manufacturability.
• Document work rigorously, following ISO 13485 and FDA quality system requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering (mechatronics/electronics focus) or Electrical Engineering with an interest in Medical Devices.
• 0 to 3 years of relevant experience (recent graduates are welcome!).
• Experience with firmware development (C, C++) and STM 32 microprocessors.
• Basic understanding of communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C).
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, etc.).
• Strong interest in medical devices, embedded systems, and electronics development.
• Bilingual (English and French) is an asset.

Why Join THORASYS?

• Gain hands-on experience in the medical device industry, working on real-world healthcare innovations.
• Be part of a collaborative R&D team that values innovation and problem-solving.
• Work in a fast-growing company with opportunities to develop your career.