Senior Mechanical Engineer Department:EngineeringEmployment Type:Full TimeLocation:Oakville, Ontario HQReporting To:Stephen SharpCompensation:$105,000 - $140,000 / yearDescription About you:As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Vital, you will be part of design and development efforts in areas such as mechatronics, fluidics, thermal control, optics, chassis, and life science instrumentation controls. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and will be developing a complex POC instrument in a fast-paced, technically diverse, interdisciplinary team composed of other Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Software/Firmware Engineers, Consumables Engineers, and Scientists.What you'll Do:Work in a small, cross-functional project team to design, develop, and verify robotic instruments and the interface between robotic instruments and fluidic systemsDevelop test methods, fixtures, and measurement tools to evaluate the performance of individual components, sub-assemblies, and full assembliesDraw upon deep understanding of machining and injection molding fabrication techniques as well as develop internal capabilities and partner with vendors to push the boundary of performance while maintaining scalabilityImplement DFX best practices such as design for manufacturing, usability, and reliability on next generation devicesGenerate requirements, design specifications, and test methods that drive product safety, performance, and durabilityDevelop, implement, test, and document new solutions, processes and designs according to corporate standards and departmental operating proceduresHands‑on assembly and testing of equipment and devices to support proof of concept, design development, pre‑clinical, and V&V activitiesCreate and maintain SolidWorks CAD databases, including assemblies, components, and detailed drawingsGenerate and execute test methods to investigate and establish root cause of design, manufacturing, or material defectsResearch and review literature and prior art to inform design recommendations and architecturesObserve clinical cases and participate in interviews with clinical experts to inform designsProvide support for pre‑clinical and clinical labsDevelopment and documentation of design and manufacturing including: inspection procedures, assembly instructions, test methods, purchase specifications, BOMs, component / assembly drawings per the company’s operating proceduresWhat you will Bring:BS or MS in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Biomedical Engineering9+ year of experience in engineering product design of electromechanical hardwareIndependence in execution of projects from planning to resultsExperience in design of experiments preferredHands‑on fixture and device design and development experience preferredAbility to determine testing strategy and methodologiesStrong analytical and problem‑solving skillsFlexibility to multi‑task and perform a wide range of activitiesBonus points for:Experience in the medical robotics, life science tools, or the diagnostics industryAn understanding of necessary design control under ISO 9001Experience with rapid prototyping tools such as 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC machining.Knowledge of test and measurement equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, force/temperature/ pressure gauges, calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, etc.An appreciation for puns.Why Join Us? At Vital Bio, you will:Help design and develop the core hardware behind next‑generation diagnostic systems, working at the intersection of mechanics, fluidics, optics, and robotics.You’ll collaborate with a highly interdisciplinary team, have real ownership from concept through verification, and see your work directly shape products that move from prototype to pre‑clinical and clinical use.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr