System Engineer

Qidni Labs; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Qidni Labs in Kitchener, ON is seeking a System Engineer to support the design, integration and ongoing maintenance of dialysis systems. You will work on-site full-time, collaborating with hardware, software, and quality teams to ensure reliability, safety and regulatory alignment.

You will define architectures, configure components, diagnose issues, and contribute to testing, validation and documentation. The role emphasizes patient safety and continuous improvement within a clinical innovation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related technical field.
• Experience architecting, integrating, and optimizing medical device systems.
• Strong documentation and communication skills for cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to configure, maintain, and support hardware and software components.
• Experience with embedded/control systems or real-time monitoring is an asset.
• Familiarity with ISO, FDA, Health Canada regulatory standards is beneficial.
• Commitment to patient safety and continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement system architectures for dialysis-related devices.
• Configure and administer system components to ensure reliability.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support.
• Participate in testing, validation, and documentation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet regulatory and quality standards.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Systems Design

System Administration

Technical Support

Troubleshooting

Medical Devices Experience

Regulatory Knowledge

Documentation Skills

Education

Bachelors in Eng (Systems/Electrical/CS)

Job description

Qidni Labs Inc. is a clinical-stage medical device company focused on transforming dialysis for people living with kidney failure. The team is developing highly accessible, portable dialysis technology that is nearly waterless and can be fully powered by rechargeable batteries. By removing much of the traditional infrastructure required for dialysis, Qidni Labs aims to make treatment more available to patients globally. The company’s blood dialysis technology is designed for use in challenging environments such as rural communities, natural disasters, emergency settings, battlefields, and satellite dialysis units. Joining Qidni Labs means contributing to innovative solutions that can significantly expand access to life-sustaining care.

Role Description

The System Engineer will work on-site in Kitchener, ON in a full-time capacity, supporting the development, integration, and maintenance of Qidni Labs’ dialysis systems and related technologies. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing and implementing system architectures, configuring and administering system components, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and performance. The role involves diagnosing and resolving technical issues, providing hands-on troubleshooting and technical support, and contributing to the continuous improvement of system functionality and safety. The System Engineer will help define requirements, participate in testing and validation activities, and document system configurations and procedures in alignment with regulatory and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Systems Engineering and Systems Design skills to architect, integrate, and optimize complex medical device systems.
• Candidates should possess solid System Administration and Technical Support skills to configure, maintain, and support hardware and software components.
• Candidates should possess effective Troubleshooting skills to diagnose, isolate, and resolve system issues in a timely, systematic manner.
• Relevant experience in medical devices, healthcare technology, or regulated industries (e.g., ISO, FDA, Health Canada) is beneficial.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.
• Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience with embedded systems, control systems, or real-time monitoring is an asset.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a clinical innovation setting.