Verification and Validation Engineer

Vital Biosciences Inc.; Oakville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge health technology company in Oakville seeks an experienced engineer with a strong background in design verification and product development. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Biomedical Engineering along with over three years of related experience. Responsibilities include developing test plans, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring compliance in regulated industries. This onsite role offers a competitive salary range of $60,000 to $75,000 CAD depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in related field.
• 2+ years in new product development teams.
• Familiarity with electrical test and measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Own design verification activities.
• Develop and execute test plans.
• Document results and provide feedback during development.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical programming (Python, Matlab)

Hands-on expertise with electrical test equipment

Experience in regulated industry

Education

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Signal generators

SolidWorks

Job description

About You

You possess excellent problem-solving skills and approach every problem with a friendly and positive attitude. You are self-motivated, possess a high level of autonomy, and enjoy working in a highly technical, fast-paced, and multidisciplinary environment. You take ownership of a problem and seek additional information where sufficient input is lacking to proceed with testing and see the problem through to resolution. You take pride in making things work and seeing others effectively use what you worked on.

What You’ll Do

• Take ownership of various design verification activities;
• Design, develop, and execute test plans and procedures;
• Work closely with the R&D, Engineering, and Quality teams to create a robust test suite;
• Complete documentation for results and reports;
• Use exploratory test techniques to provide early testing feedback throughout the design and development process;
• Design and develop methods and test tools, manual and automated, to aid in efficient and systematic testing;
• Demonstrated use of reliability and quality engineering methods and tools – DFMEA, life data analysis, reliability testing, statistical analyses, etc;
• Participate in design reviews to assess design verification and validation impact;
• Accurately report and track product defects, verify hardware bug fixes, and perform regression testing;
• Help generate manufacturing instructions and associated in-process test methods, where necessary;
• Manage test equipment to comply with calibration requirements and perform inspection on equipment.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or equivalent;
• 3+ years of related experience;
• 2+ years of professional experience in a team working on new product development;
• Experience in a regulated industry (specifically medical and aerospace);
• Hands‑on expertise with electrical test and measurement equipment: oscilloscopes (voltage/current/power), multimeters, signal generators, optical systems, computer vision, machine learning;
• Advanced level analytical programming (Python, Matlab, etc).

Bonus points for

• Experience developing/testing/production of IVD devices;
• Experience designing specialized electro‑mechanical and optomechanical test fixtures;
• Scripted automated testing (e.g., using Python or JavaScript with Test and Measurement equipment);
• Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks), prototyping equipment (CNC, 3D printing, laser cutter), and general machine shop experience;
• Knowledge of the following standards: IEC 60601, ISO 13485, ISO 14971;
• Experience with the medical device product development lifecycle;
• Appreciation of puns!

For the Greater Toronto area, the expected salary range for this position is between $60,000 to $75,000 CAD. 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

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.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

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.