Precision Instrument Operator & Automation Engineer

Jaide Health; Oakville; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Bio in Ontario, Canada, is seeking an engineer to operate and monitor complex electromechanical prototypes within a fast-growing startup. You will ensure data integrity, automate test sequences, and collaborate with chemists, biologists, and software engineers to optimize instrument performance.

A hands-on approach to maintenance and calibration is essential to keep the prototype fleet ready for studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Systems Engineering preferred.
• Hands-on experience with sensors, actuators, or fluidic systems and familiarity with lab equipment.
• Competency in programming for data processing and hardware control.
• Exceptional attention to detail to detect subtle system changes before failures.
• Strong teamwork across engineering and scientific disciplines.
• Clear, concise technical reporting and bug descriptions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor electromechanical prototype instruments with precision.
• Guard data quality and document observations to prevent corrupted data.
• Collaborate with chemists, biologists and software engineers on instrument performance.
• Develop scripts to automate data extraction and control test sequences.
• Identify and document hardware or software issues and coordinate with Mechatronics/Systems teams to resolve them.
• Perform routine calibration and maintenance on delicate components to keep prototypes test-ready.

Skills

Data integrity

Scripting

Sensors

Actuators

Fluidic systems

Documentation

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Biomedical/Mechanical/Mechatronics or Systems Engineering

Tools

Lab instrumentation

Programming

Job description

Vital Bio in Ontario, Canada, is seeking an engineer to operate and monitor complex electromechanical prototypes within a fast-growing startup. You will ensure data integrity, automate test sequences, and collaborate with chemists, biologists, and software engineers to optimize instrument performance.

A hands-on approach to maintenance and calibration is essential to keep the prototype fleet ready for studies.