Medical Device Risk and Quality Engineering Co-op (Hybrid) - September 2025

Kardium Inc.; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Medical Device Risk Engineering Co-op to join their dynamic team. This exciting opportunity allows you to contribute to the development of groundbreaking medical devices aimed at treating atrial fibrillation. You will gain hands-on experience in risk analysis and process improvements, playing a pivotal role in ensuring patient safety. The hybrid work arrangement offers flexibility while working on impactful projects that make a difference in the lives of millions. Join a team that values collaboration and innovation, and kickstart your career in a meaningful way.

Benefits

Team Bonding Events

Development & Growth Opportunities

Innovative Projects

Hands-on Experience

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.
• Enrollment in a relevant post-secondary program is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk analysis of proposed process and design changes.
• Contribute to the risk management file for commercially viable products.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Mathematics

Data Analysis

Teamwork

Continuous Improvement Methodologies

Education

Enrollment in post-secondary program (Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering)

Completion of at least 2 academic years

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

FMEAs

Job description

Medical Device Risk Engineering Co-op (Hybrid) - September 2025

Kardium Inc., 155-8518 Glenlyon Parkway, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Req #279

Term: September 2025

Duration: 4, 8, or 12 months

Openings: 1 position

Salary Range: $3,650- $4,525 CAD per month

Application Deadline: Monday, May 19, 2025

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 the most common heart rhythm disorder, atrial fibrillation – which can cause stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications.

Kardium’s mission is to deliver the best treatment for atrial fibrillation. To achieve this, we have developed The Globe Pulsed Field System – we have a fantastic technical team that has developed a product with strong, unique, and customer-valued differentiators versus other solutions on the market. We have built connections with key opinion leaders who are already using the Globe System and are helping to tell our story.

As a member of the Risk Engineering team, you will get hands-on experience building a world-class manufacturing operation and will be pivotal in developing best practices as we scale our capability and capacity. The Risk Engineering Co-op responsibilities will be varied and revolve around analysing the impact of proposed processes and design changes on patient safety with the risk management team and working on process improvements with the production and engineering teams.

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

Meaningful work you will be a part of

• Risk analysis of proposed process and design changes, including working with testing and requirements teams to ensure that control measures are effective
• Contributing to the risk management file for commercially viable product
• Conducting design reviews for FMEAs, requirements, and process control plans

What you bring to the team

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Enthusiasm toward finding innovative solutions to unforeseen challenges
• A history of success working in a team setting
• A strong grasp of mathematics and data analysis tools
• Some experience with FMEAs and root cause analysis
• Enrollment in post-secondary program such as mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or other program related to medical device design and manufacturing
• Completion of at least 2 academic years and 1 co-op work term

Why work at Kardium?

A meaningful Co-op/Intern term experience, working with truly innovative technology and an ambitious team, combined with:

• Make a Difference: Knowing every day that you are making a difference in people’s lives by helping treat a condition that debilitates millions worldwide.
• Meaningful Work: Gain hands-on experience working on projects that make an impact, giving you valuable experience to kickstart your career.
• Team Bonding Events: Connect with peers (of 30+ Co-ops) and participate in fun team activities, social events, and monthly Co-op events.
• Development & Growth: Collaborating with engaged leaders and multi-disciplinary teams who are committed to your success by mentoring and supporting your development and growth.
• Innovative Projects: Be part of cutting-edge projects where you can share your ideas and learn new skills in a fast-paced environment.

Life at Kardium

What makes us a great place to work?

• Our Purpose
• Our People
• Our Culture

At Kardium, we embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we’re committed to inclusion and equity at every level. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of all communities.

As part of your application, we encourage you to note if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations). There will be an optional section in the application form where you can provide this information to the recruitment team.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please upload three separate documents in PDF format via our Careers Page:

• Resume
• Most recent transcripts (to be combined in one PDF document)

Please note, there are also required questions to be completed, as a part of your overall application.