Product Development Engineering Technologist

Trudell Medical Limited; London; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trudell Medical Limited is seeking a Product Development Engineering Technologist to support experimental execution, fixture design, and documentation across development projects. You will work with DREs to plan experiments, document results, and communicate implications for next design iterations.

The role requires a Diploma/Degree in mechanical, mechatronic, or electrical engineering, with 3+ years in product development or manufacturing engineering, and strong hands-on skills with SolidWorks,

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in mechanical, mechatronic, or electrical engineering/technologist.
• 3+ years in Product Development, Introduction, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience using machine shop equipment including drill presses, milling machines, and related equipment.
• Experience in 3D Printing, casting, assembling, surface preparation and finishing.
• Proven electronic/mechanical design and assembly know-how.
• Excellent soldering skills, including SMD rework and fine-pitch components.
• Computer literacy with SolidWorks, PCBA design tools, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop experimental plans with the Design Responsible Engineer (DRE).
• Document samples, results and observations.
• Set up and maintain measurement equipment; work with vendors for experiments.
• Design and assemble electrical and mechanical test fixtures and machines.
• Verify equipment and Calibrate; obtain safety approval; create work instructions.

Skills

SolidWorks

Altium

MS Office

Python

Matlab

Control systems

Embedded systems

3D Printing

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

Teensy

Data acquisition

Soldering

PCB assembly

Education

Diploma or Degree in mechanical, mechatronic, or electrical engineering/technologist

Tools

SolidWorks

Altium

PCBA design tools

Milling machines

3D CAD software

3D Printing software

Job description

Product Development engineering Technologist

As a member of our Product Development team, you willsupport Product Development projects through execution and documentation of experiments, design and validation of test fixtures and updating mechanical and electrical CAD files.

Responsibilities Include

EXPERIMENT EXECUTION

• Develop experimental plan with project DRE (Design Responsible Engineer)
• Document samples, results and observations during experiment.
• Setup, maintain and learn new, mechanical or electrical measurement equipment
• Work with vendors to setup and execute experiments
• Review results with design responsible engineer (DRE) and document conclusions to inform next set of experiments
• Present completed experiments and implications on design to peers and management.

TEXTURE DESIGN

• Design and assemble electrical and mechanical test fixtures and machines to aid in autonomous testing
• Collaborate with DRE and Manufacturing Engineering to incorporate potential prototype assembly line requirements
• Use solid works, PCBA design software and engineering know-how
• Verify equipment and calibrate if necessary, documenting and obtaining safety approval
• Create work instructions and perform training to other team members on the use and maintenance of the fixture or machine.

ELECTRICAL TESTING, REWORK AND TROUBLESHOOTING

• Perform soldering (SMD, through-hole), board reworks for prototypes
• Use lab equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, multimeter) to test and debug electronic circuits
• Troubleshoot hardware failures at component and board level, assist with root-cause analysis
• Support bring-up and functional verification of newly assembled PCBAs.

TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATION

• Update solid works files to reference a dimension, note or geometry change
• Update PCBA drawings to reference design or note changes
• Update controlled documents related to projects or departmental processes
• Document work, knowledge and know-how using templates and tools developed with-in the department.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or Degree in mechanical, mechatronic, or electrical engineering/technologist
• 3 or more years of experience in a Product Development or Introduction, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience using machine shop equipment including drill presses, milling machines, and related equipment
• Experience in 3D Printing, casting, assembling, surface preparation and finishing
• Proven electronic/mechanical design and assembly know-how
• Excellent soldering skills, including SMD rework and fine-pitch components
• Computer literate with:
• Experience with 3D CAD packages (SolidWorks preferred)
• Experience with Altium or similar PCBA design tools
• Intermediate to advanced experience in MS Office applications
• 3D Printing setup and management related software
• CNC milling software experience is an asset
• Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Teensy
• Python, Matlab, Control systems (PID), embedded systems, data acquisition
• Ability to work with and understand statistical computations
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Good organization and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a consistently thorough and precise manner.

At an applicant's request, TMI will make accommodation to its recruitment process to meet the needs of applicants with disabilities.