Senior Electrical Engineer

Vital Bio; Oakville; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Bio in Ontario is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the design of power electronics and embedded systems for medical devices. You will own full lifecycle design, perform analyses, and drive safety-focused architecture while coordinating with firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.

You will ensure designs meet IEC60601-1 and related standards, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to design reviews and verification activities in a collaborative, fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years, or a Master's with 8+ years in electrical engineering or related field.
• Proficient in Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Knowledgeable on design for power integrity, signal integrity, fault tolerance, and EMC.
• Strong design experience with embedded systems, sensors, serial communication, and analog and digital electrical systems.
• Experience designing power distribution systems, current limiting, power regulation, fusing, FET selection, PWM frequency trade-offs, gate slew rate trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Own full lifecycle design of mixed power, embedded computing and interconnect PCAs.
• Test designs at PCA and system level and document analyses, architectural decisions, and test results.
• Takes part in planning, designing, development, testing, and design reviews of electronic and electrical systems for medical devices and capital hardware.
• Lead design reviews and analyses (safety, reliability, failure) to develop robust architectures driven by simulation, analysis, and testing.
• Coordinate with firmware teams on correct electrical system implementation in software.
• Utilize test equipment to conduct experimental tests, evaluate designs, and perform design verification.

Skills

Power electronics

Altium Designer

Embedded systems

Sensor interfaces

EMC

PCB layout

Power integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Oscilloscope

DMM

Function generator

DC power supply

Job description

• Experience designing power distribution systems, current limiting, power regulation, fusing, FET selection, PWM frequency trade-offs, gate slew rate trade-offs, etc.

About You:

You're a self-starter that's extremely detail oriented. You will work alongside all engineering functions to make significant contributions to the electrical design of our capital hardware and instrument including (but not limited to) power electronics, control systems, sensors, high-speed communication, redundancy and network architecture. You're a strong communicator and team player, ready to coordinate with our cross-functional team to make sure we hit deliverables.

What you'll do:

• Participates in the research and development of electronic components, printed circuit boards (PCBA), and electrical systems for the Company's medical devices and associated capital hardware.
• Own full lifecycle design of mixed power, embedded computing and interconnect PCAs. Test designs at the PCA and system level using relevant test tools. Engage with vendors productively. Clearly document analyses, architectural decisions, and test results.
• Takes part in planning, designing, development, testing, and design reviews of electronic and electrical systems for the Company's medical devices and associated capital hardware.
• Participate in and lead design reviews and analyses (safety, reliability, failure, etc.) to develop robust architectures driven by simulation, analysis, and testing. Provide detailed architecture, schematic, and layout review to peers.
• Influence planning, timelines, and goals for projects including new technology and process development.
• Influence system architecture and participate in testing for medical safety and compliance per IEC60601-1 and related standards.
• Provides feedback on electrical test requirements to the manufacturing test team as required.
• Coordinates with firmware teams on correct electrical system implementation in software.
• Utilizes test equipment to conduct experimental tests, evaluate electronic designs, and perform design verification.
• Creates test reports to document work results.
• Embraces the Design Control process by participating in design reviews and maintaining design history files.
• Participates in evaluating the reliability of materials, properties and techniques used in production.
• Mentor and guide engineers with varying levels of experience. Effectively collaborate with peers beyond electrical engineering.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years, Masters with 8+ years, or other equivalent experience in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Proficient in Altium Designer (or similar) for schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Knowledgeable on design for power integrity, signal integrity, fault tolerance, and EMC.
• Strong design experience with embedded systems, sensors, serial communication, and analog and digital electrical systems.
• Experience designing power distribution systems, current limiting, power regulation, fusing, FET selection, PWM frequency trade-offs, gate slew rate trade-offs, etc.
• Experience designing and bringing hardware to market, including undergoing compliance testing.
• Proficient in using common electrical test equipment, e.g., DMM, oscilloscope, function generator, DC power supply.
• Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Bonus points for:

• Background in working in Optics, Robotics and/or Medical Device industry.
• Experience working on systems containing various rigid & flexible PCAs connected with dynamic cabling (e.g. clock spring cabling, flex boards & FFCs, slip rings, etc.).
• Capable of architecting systems containing brushless DC motors.
• Expertise in designing safety-critical and fail-safe systems, including isolation diagrams.
• Appreciation of puns!

Why Join Us?

At Vital Bio, you will:

• Work at the intersection of advanced hardware engineering and life-changing medical technology.
• You will design and deliver complex electrical systems—from embedded computing to safety-critical architectures—while owning projects end-to-end and influencing system-level decisions.
• We are a highly collaborative team where your ideas shape both technical direction and product outcomes.
• If you enjoy solving challenging problems, working across disciplines, and building reliable systems that make a real-world impact, you will thrive here.

The salary range for this position is $110,000-$140,000 annually. Compensation will be determined based on the individual’s demonstrated experience, education, training, relevant certifications or licensure, and other applicable business and organizational factors.

This role is a current, onsite vacancy.

About Vital Bio

Vital is revolutionizing point-of-care diagnostics with our VitalOne platform, delivering real-time care wherever patients are. Our mission is to democratize health technology, making healthcare more accessible and proactive.

Our global team of experts spans chemistry, software, engineering, and microfluidics. We thrive on change, operate on trust, and value diverse perspectives. Our growth-minded culture empowers front-line decision-making and fosters impactful work.

We seek tenacious, bold individuals ready to transform healthcare. At Vital, your talent will make a difference as we work to ensure everyone has access to care when and where they need it.

Vital Biosciences Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation in order to participate in our hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance

As part of our recruitment process, we may use automated or AI-supported tools to assist with application review and screening. These tools are used to support, not replace, human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are always made by our hiring team.