Senior Mechanical Engineer

Hylid Diagnostics Inc; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Ottawa. This role involves designing and validating cutting-edge blood analysis systems that will transform healthcare for chronic disease patients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering and hands-on product development, with a passion for solving complex problems. You will be responsible for the entire design process, from prototyping to production automation, ensuring high-quality manufacturing standards. Join this forward-thinking company and make a significant impact in the medical equipment industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on engineering product development experience.
• Demonstrated mastery of fundamental engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Produce innovative solutions to complex technical problems.
• Manage projects to meet objectives, timelines, and costs.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Problem Solving

Technical Writing

Hands-on Engineering

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Mechatronics

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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Hylid Diagnostics Inc provided pay range

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

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Hylid Diagnostics is developing a point-of-care (POC) blood analysis system to change the lives of chronic disease patients around the globe.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing, prototyping, characterizing and validating mechanical aspects of the blood analysis system, including the handheld instrument, the disposable microfluidic test cartridges and associated manufacturing processes.

The successful candidate will be a key contributor in all phases of design including requirements gathering, project planning, design, prototyping, testing, material selection and specification, verifications and validations, and production automation.

Hylid Diagnostics moves quickly, so being self-motivated, disciplined and a fast learner is key to being successful in this role. We are looking for enthusiastic engineers with a passion for hands-on work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce innovative solutions to complex technical problems in the fields of microfluidics, test cartridge design, instrument design and manufacturing
• Execute successive design-build-test iterations to optimise the product
• Drive down the cost-of-goods-sold (COGS) by relentless removal of unnecessary parts and manufacturing processes
• Manage projects to meet objectives, timelines and costs
• Work with outside vendors to develop part manufacturing
• Work with outside vendors to develop manufacturing equipment
• Produce all necessary documentation, including drawings, specifications, test reports
• Perform regulatory activities such as verifications and validations

Skills & Qualifications (Education and Experience)

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related disciplines
• 5+ years of hands-on engineering product development experience
• Demonstrated mastery of fundamental engineering principles
• Experience in a variety of manufacturing processes, such as injection moulding, rotary die converting, laser converting, machining and 3D printing
• Experience designing for high-volume manufacturing, both manual and automated
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Strong technical writing skills
• Skilled in the use of SolidWorks or similar CAD platforms

To Apply:

Please apply via LinkedIn or e-mail your CV/resume to [e-mail] and explain why you are the perfect candidate for this role

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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