Mechatronics Engineer Coop | Winter 2026 | ViVitro Labs
About the role
ViVitro Labs is seeking an analytical, motivated and solutions focused Coop Student with demonstrated product development experience to join our growing team in Victoria, BC. We are an internationally recognized and growing company that provides specialized test equipment solutions to support medical device innovations in the cardiovascular space.
In our small, innovative team you will enjoy the challenge of working on a variety of R&D projects where you will conceptualize, prototype, design, and document products with a user centric approach in mind. Reporting to the Lead Mechanical or Electrical Engineer and working closely with Director of Product Development and the R&D team, you will apply your knowledge of engineering design principles and bring practical solutions to ensure our products are of high quality and reliability to maintain ViVitro’s brand.
Do you possess a willingness to learn and the ability to manage concurrent tasks? Are you inquisitive and analytical in nature? Do you bring excellent communication skills and the ability to “think outside the box”? If you answered “yes” you will thrive in this role!
We are actively looking for the right student to join our team of engineers in Victoria, BC, Canada for the Summer term (January 2026 – April 2026).
Salary:
The hourly rate for a 3rd-year student is $24.27, and for a 4th-year student is $25.38. Final rates will be confirmed in October 2025.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work as an integral member of the engineering team to design and build innovative products
- Assembling and testing prototypes to ensure specifications and requirements are met
- De-bug issues and identify the root cause
- Verify design and validate product prototypes
- Assist in transferring design to manufacturing and assist with manufacturing validations
- Provide other technical assistance as needed
- Report on project progress as requested, and/or
- Attend training sessions as needed to expand your technical knowledge and skills
Additional Responsibilities my Include:
- Prepare and evaluate mechanical and electrical design concepts
- Design subsystems/systems according to design control procedures
- Document design according to design/document control procedures
Education and Experience Required/Desired:
- Working towards a Bachelor/Master degree in Mechatronics Engineering or related fields is required
- Previous COOP experience is desired
- Previous design project experience is desired
- Availability for an additional 4-month work term is desired
- Senior students are desired
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies Desired:
- Willingness to be challenged intellectually
- Capability to learn new things
- Troubleshooting abilities
- Experience in product or prototype performance testing
- Experience in manufacturing techniques and design for manufacturing
- Experience with SolidWorks
- Experience with data analysis using Python
- Experience with analogue and digital circuitry
- Experience reading electrical schematics for root cause analysis
- Experience with sensors and data acquisition systems
- Experience in programming (Python preferred)
- Knowledge of engineering design processes
- Writing of technical reports
- Writing of technical instructions for test methods and manufacturing guidance
- Familiarity with working in a regulated product development environment
About ViVitro Labs: ViVitro Labs provides contract testing services and test equipment solutions to support medical device innovations in the cardiovascular space. An internationally recognized and trusted source for testing, with two ISO 17025 accredited laboratories and a reputable history of more than 25 years, ViVitro Labs is a small company relied upon by hundreds of organizations in over 40 countries for its expertise in the testing industry's most advanced cardiovascular devices. ViVitro Labs works closely with universities, medical device manufacturers and regulatory agencies to support their research, regulatory, and production requirements. As a leader in the heart valve testing industry, ViVitro is an active participant in several ISO working groups.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At ViVitro Labs, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! ViVitro Labs welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the ViVitro Labs Career Page. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
With your resume, please attach a brief PDF outlining your work on a project you are proud of. When attaching the project overview, please ensure the document is a maximum of 4 pages, in PDF format, demonstrates only your work, and demonstrates the full breadth of your skillset.
If you experience any difficulties when applying, please reach out tocareers@vivitrolabs.comwith "ViVitro Labs - Mechatronics Engineer Coop - Winter 2026*" as the subject line.*
We thank all candidates who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted following initial application acknowledgment. No phone calls, please.
About ViVitro Labs
ViVitro Labs offers industry-leading cardiovascular test equipment and related laboratory testing and consulting services with facilities in Victoria BC, Canada, and Marseilles, France. Hundreds of organizations in over 39 countries for over 40 years have trusted ViVitro expertise, accuracy, and quality for their heart valve, LVAD, TAH, stent, and graft testing. ViVitro Laboratory Services holds ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation based on ISO 5840. ViVitro Labs products are manufactured by StarFish Medical in Victoria, Canada. ISO 17925 accreditation for Marseille, France and Victoria, Canada labs.
ViVitro Labs Inc. offers industry-leading cardiovascular test equipment and related laboratory testing and consulting services. Hundreds of organizations in over 40 countries for 30+ years have trusted ViVitro expertise, accuracy, and quality for their heart valve, LVAD, TAH, stent, and graft testing.
ViVitro Laboratory Services holds ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation based on ISO 5840. ViVitro products are manufactured by StarFish Medical in an ISO 13485:2003 certified manufacturing facility. ViVitro's A2LA Scope of Accreditation includes the physical and mechanical testing of heart valve substitutes.
The ViVitro SuperPump is a digitally controlled, hydraulic piston pulsatile pump that creates physiological cardiac flows.
The ViVitro Pulse Duplicator system is the world's most widely cited and most used in-vitro cardiovascular hydrodynamic testing system.
The ViVitro HiCycle Durability Tester is used to determine the durability of replacement heart valves and other cardiac devices under physiological loading for R&D and regulatory submissions.
The ViVitro Endovascular Simulator creates physiological pulsatile flow and pressures for testing many types of cardiovascular devices. It addresses requirements of ISO 5840, ISO 25539, and ISO 7198 standards as they include simulated use guidelines.
Mechatronics Engineer Coop | Winter 2026 | ViVitro Labs
About the role
ViVitro Labs is seeking an analytical, motivated and solutions focused Coop Student with demonstrated product development experience to join our growing team in Victoria, BC. We are an internationally recognized and growing company that provides specialized test equipment solutions to support medical device innovations in the cardiovascular space.
In our small, innovative team you will enjoy the challenge of working on a variety of R&D projects where you will conceptualize, prototype, design, and document products with a user centric approach in mind. Reporting to the Lead Mechanical or Electrical Engineer and working closely with Director of Product Development and the R&D team, you will apply your knowledge of engineering design principles and bring practical solutions to ensure our products are of high quality and reliability to maintain ViVitro’s brand.
Do you possess a willingness to learn and the ability to manage concurrent tasks? Are you inquisitive and analytical in nature? Do you bring excellent communication skills and the ability to “think outside the box”? If you answered “yes” you will thrive in this role!
We are actively looking for the right student to join our team of engineers in Victoria, BC, Canada for the Summer term (January 2026 – April 2026).
Salary:
The hourly rate for a 3rd-year student is $24.27, and for a 4th-year student is $25.38. Final rates will be confirmed in October 2025.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work as an integral member of the engineering team to design and build innovative products
- Assembling and testing prototypes to ensure specifications and requirements are met
- De-bug issues and identify the root cause
- Verify design and validate product prototypes
- Assist in transferring design to manufacturing and assist with manufacturing validations
- Provide other technical assistance as needed
- Report on project progress as requested, and/or
- Attend training sessions as needed to expand your technical knowledge and skills
Additional Responsibilities my Include:
- Prepare and evaluate mechanical and electrical design concepts
- Design subsystems/systems according to design control procedures
- Document design according to design/document control procedures
Education and Experience Required/Desired:
- Working towards a Bachelor/Master degree in Mechatronics Engineering or related fields is required
- Previous COOP experience is desired
- Previous design project experience is desired
- Availability for an additional 4-month work term is desired
- Senior students are desired
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies Desired:
- Willingness to be challenged intellectually
- Capability to learn new things
- Troubleshooting abilities
- Experience in product or prototype performance testing
- Experience in manufacturing techniques and design for manufacturing
- Experience with SolidWorks
- Experience with data analysis using Python
- Experience with analogue and digital circuitry
- Experience reading electrical schematics for root cause analysis
- Experience with sensors and data acquisition systems
- Experience in programming (Python preferred)
- Knowledge of engineering design processes
- Writing of technical reports
- Writing of technical instructions for test methods and manufacturing guidance
- Familiarity with working in a regulated product development environment
About ViVitro Labs: ViVitro Labs provides contract testing services and test equipment solutions to support medical device innovations in the cardiovascular space. An internationally recognized and trusted source for testing, with two ISO 17025 accredited laboratories and a reputable history of more than 25 years, ViVitro Labs is a small company relied upon by hundreds of organizations in over 40 countries for its expertise in the testing industry's most advanced cardiovascular devices. ViVitro Labs works closely with universities, medical device manufacturers and regulatory agencies to support their research, regulatory, and production requirements. As a leader in the heart valve testing industry, ViVitro is an active participant in several ISO working groups.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At ViVitro Labs, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! ViVitro Labs welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the ViVitro Labs Career Page. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
With your resume, please attach a brief PDF outlining your work on a project you are proud of. When attaching the project overview, please ensure the document is a maximum of 4 pages, in PDF format, demonstrates only your work, and demonstrates the full breadth of your skillset.
If you experience any difficulties when applying, please reach out tocareers@vivitrolabs.comwith "ViVitro Labs - Mechatronics Engineer Coop - Winter 2026*" as the subject line.*
We thank all candidates who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted following initial application acknowledgment. No phone calls, please.
About ViVitro Labs
ViVitro Labs offers industry-leading cardiovascular test equipment and related laboratory testing and consulting services with facilities in Victoria BC, Canada, and Marseilles, France. Hundreds of organizations in over 39 countries for over 40 years have trusted ViVitro expertise, accuracy, and quality for their heart valve, LVAD, TAH, stent, and graft testing. ViVitro Laboratory Services holds ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation based on ISO 5840. ViVitro Labs products are manufactured by StarFish Medical in Victoria, Canada. ISO 17925 accreditation for Marseille, France and Victoria, Canada labs.
ViVitro Labs Inc. offers industry-leading cardiovascular test equipment and related laboratory testing and consulting services. Hundreds of organizations in over 40 countries for 30+ years have trusted ViVitro expertise, accuracy, and quality for their heart valve, LVAD, TAH, stent, and graft testing.
ViVitro Laboratory Services holds ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation based on ISO 5840. ViVitro products are manufactured by StarFish Medical in an ISO 13485:2003 certified manufacturing facility. ViVitro's A2LA Scope of Accreditation includes the physical and mechanical testing of heart valve substitutes.
The ViVitro SuperPump is a digitally controlled, hydraulic piston pulsatile pump that creates physiological cardiac flows.
The ViVitro Pulse Duplicator system is the world's most widely cited and most used in-vitro cardiovascular hydrodynamic testing system.
The ViVitro HiCycle Durability Tester is used to determine the durability of replacement heart valves and other cardiac devices under physiological loading for R&D and regulatory submissions.
The ViVitro Endovascular Simulator creates physiological pulsatile flow and pressures for testing many types of cardiovascular devices. It addresses requirements of ISO 5840, ISO 25539, and ISO 7198 standards as they include simulated use guidelines.