Senior Simulation Engineer Hardware Engineering · Toronto ·

Synex Medical; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in predictive healthcare is seeking an engineering physics expert to optimize NMR spectrometer designs. The role involves simulation-driven tasks, collaboration, and guiding the manufacturability of complex systems while ensuring high-quality production. Flexible working arrangements and a strong benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage and generous leave policies, make this an attractive opportunity for professional growth in a thriving environment.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Time Off

Parental Leave

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Passion for complex system optimization.
• Understanding of FEA principles.
• Advanced skills in modeling and simulations.

Responsibilities

• Address electromagnetic challenges in NMR spectrometer design.
• Guide manufacturability of magnet design.
• Maintain documentation of design processes and report on progress.

Skills

Simulation-driven optimization

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Modeling physical systems

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in engineering physics or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

The Basics

• This is a full-time position.
• This is a hybrid position. We'll ask that you spend at least 3 days per week in the downtown Toronto office.
• Work hours are flexible, but meetings are typically scheduled between 9 am and 5 pmEastern Standard Time.
• The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $170,000 CAD.
• The hiring manager for this position is Stephen McFadyen, Chief Engineer. You can see his Linkedin profile here.

In this role, you'll be expected to:

• Use simulation tools to understand and address magnetic, electromagnetic, and thermal challenges associated with the NMR spectrometer design.
• Guide the technical development and manufacturability of the NMR spectrometer's magnet design.
• Develop, optimize, and implement processes for calibration and manufacturing, ensuring consistency and quality in the production of an NMR spectrometer.
• Utilize tools like MATLAB or Python to create and refine models, run simulations, and analyze results to inform design choices and improvements.
• Offer guidance, share expertise, and facilitate collaborative problem-solving sessions to tackle multifaceted problems.
• Regularly update knowledge on advancements in engineering physics, finite element methodologies, and relevant software tools to ensure Synex remains at the forefront of the field.
• Maintain thorough documentation of design processes, analysis results, and design iterations.
• Regularly report on progress, challenges, and proposed solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, modifying delivery based on depth of technical understanding.

You might be right for this role if you:

• Have a passion for simulation-driven optimization of complex systems
• Understand fundamental FEA principles and best practices, particularly related to magnetic, electromagnetic, and thermal challenges.
• Can drive topology identification and optimization processes, with ability to automate using Python or Matlab scripting.
• Have advanced skills in modeling physical systems, conducting simulations, and interpreting results to understand tradeoffs.
• Are familiar with processes for calibrating complex hardware and transitioning designs to a manufacturing environment.
• Have a balance of deep understanding of physics, but can offer practical and manufacturable designs meant for the real world.
• Know how to set up testing protocols, ensuring that designs meet specified performance criteria and identifying areas for improvement.
• Thrive when working closely with cross-functional teams, gathering collective intelligence to solve problems and make the most informed choices.
• Can nimbly adapt to new tools, methodologies, or shifts in project objectives.
• Deliver both praise and constructive feedback quickly, humbly, and directly, and encourage others to do the same for you.

About Synex Medical

At Synex, our work culture is defined by a blend of ambitious goals, intense passion for our mission, and a deep commitment to the well-being of our employees. We encourage our team to set ambitious goals and provide the autonomy needed to achieve them.

While achieving significant milestones can require extra effort and collaboration at times, we also prioritize rest and self-care to maintain our team’s well-being. Our policies and practices encourage taking time for personal and family commitments, ensuring that our employees can maintain a fulfilling life outside of work.

Developing strong social connections helps tie us together even when we are located in different places. Routinely, we meet in our regional offices for paid company lunches, learning sessions and social events.

Transparency and ethical standards are also foundational to how we operate. We collaborate with external partners from academia and industry to review and provide feedback on our work, ensuring scientific rigor and accountability. Internally, we promote psychological safety through regular check-ins with employees, anonymous surveys, and multiple avenues for reporting concerns, including an online reporting tool. These measures foster a supportive and open environment where employees feel safe to voice their concerns and contribute to the company’s success.

Benefits

Building towards a predictive healthcare future starts with our team. We are dedicated to offering a strong benefits package which will improve as Synex expands. We currently offer:

→ Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: We cover 100% of the premiums for our employees. Coverage for partners and dependents varies based on location and plan.

→ Flexible Time Off: We don’t place annual limits on vacation and sick days, and we require that you take at least 3 weeks of vacation each year (not counting company holidays!).

→ Parental Leave: We provide 6 months of fully paid leave for all parents—whether you’re a birthing, non-birthing, or adoptive parent.

→ Professional Development: Invest in your growth with up to $1,500 annually for courses, certifications, or conferences.