Staff Electrical Engineer (Hybrid)

Kardium Inc.; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 117,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company dedicated to transforming healthcare with innovative medical devices. As a Staff Electrical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing the next generation of high-quality solutions for atrial fibrillation treatment. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on complex systems and collaborate with a passionate team committed to making a difference. With a focus on regulatory approvals and product launch, your expertise will directly impact patient care. Enjoy a hybrid work environment, competitive compensation, and a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Stock options

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Flexible work arrangements

Career development support

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electronics engineering with a focus on circuit design.
• Proficiency in CAD tools and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and test analog and digital circuits for medical devices.
• Mentor junior engineers and co-op students.

Skills

Analog and digital circuit design

Electronics CAD tools

Mentoring engineers

Problem-solving skills

Technical documentation

Experience with safety and EMC standards

FPGA interfacing

Knowledge of IEC 60601 standard

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Test and measurement equipment

Job description

Kardium Inc., 155-8518 Glenlyon Parkway, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Req #233

April 29, 2025

Your opportunity

Join Kardium to make a difference in millions of lives. We have developed a groundbreaking medical device for diagnosing and treating atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder that can lead to stroke, heart failure, and other complications.

Our mission is to deliver the best treatment for atrial fibrillation. We have created The Globe Pulsed Field System, a product distinguished by its unique features and customer value. We are collaborating with key opinion leaders who are already using our system to tell our story.

Having completed our pivotal clinical study, we are now focusing on regulatory approvals and launching our product. This milestone marks a significant step in bringing this innovative technology to patients.

We are seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to design the next generation of high-quality medical devices. This role offers hands-on experience in developing and commercializing complex medical devices, focusing on the Globe Pulsed Field System.

Please note, this position is hybrid, based in Burnaby, BC.

Meaningful work you will be a part of

Your responsibilities include:

1. Analog and digital circuit design, including documentation, schematic capture, and PCB layout.
2. Designing, developing, and testing analog circuits and systems for high performance and reliability.
3. Complex system debugging (e.g., multi-board systems with processors, firmware, RF, communication links).
4. Testing prototypes of custom electronics.
5. Supporting design transfer to manufacturing and service.
6. Investigating technical failures to determine root causes.
7. Mentoring junior team members and co-op students.

What you bring to the team

Our team is innovative, passionate, and collaborative. To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical or electronics engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience in electronics engineering.
• Proficiency with electronics CAD tools, preferably Altium Designer.
• Experience mentoring less experienced engineers.
• Board-level analog and digital circuit design experience.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
• Experience with safety and EMC standards.
• Experience interfacing with FPGA designs.
• Knowledge of IEC 60601 standard.
• Strong technical expertise and leadership in complex projects.
• Proficiency with test and measurement equipment.
• High productivity, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and learn quickly.

Compensation

The total cash compensation range (base salary + 5% RRSP contribution) for this role is listed as CAD $117,000 – $139,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. This includes base salary and RRSP contribution, with additional benefits such as stock options, medical and dental coverage, flexible work arrangements, and more.

We support your overall well-being, career development, professional memberships, and family building needs.

Life at Kardium

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and support various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that promote community and support within the company.

If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

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