Ultrasound Transducer R&D Engineer

Job summary

Design, simulate, prototype, and characterize ultrasound transducers, optimizing acoustic, mechanical, and electrical components to meet performance targets. Define specifications and test methods, document verification and validation, and collaborate with manufacturing and process engineering to transfer designs into production.

Job details

Role Summary The Ultrasound Transducer Developer designs, simulates, prototypes, and characterizes transducers (single-element, linear arrays, and 2D arrays). The role spans acoustic stack design, FEM modeling, build/test, and design transfer in close collaboration with process engineering and electronics teams. Key Responsibilities Own acoustic/mechanical/electrical design of transducers; optimize stacks (backing, matching, kerf/composite, housing) to meet performance targets. Perform FEM/acoustic simulations (e.g., OnScale/COMSOL/ANSYS/PZFlex); analyze trade-offs and correlate models with experimental data. Plan and execute prototype builds; conduct characterization (impedance analysis, beam profiles, hydrophone measurements, insertion loss/bandwidth) and document results. Define design inputs/outputs, specifications, and test methods; contribute to verification/validation and design history documentation under ISO 13485. Collaborate with process/manufacturing on fixturing, tolerances, and DFM; support transfer to pilot/production. Evaluate materials and novel fabrication techniques; contribute to IP strategy and technology roadmaps. Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s in Physics, Electrical, Biomedical, or Mechanical Engineering (acoustics/ultrasound focus preferred). 3+ years’ experience in ultrasound transducer R&D (imaging, therapy, or NDT). Proficiency with FEM/acoustic simulation tools (OnScale, COMSOL, ANSYS/PZFlex) and data analysis (MATLAB/Python/MATHCAD). Hands-on experience with prototype builds, acoustic lab equipment, and transducer testing/characterization. Knowledge of piezoelectric materials (ceramics/single crystal), matching/backing materials, adhesives, and packaging. Strong documentation, cross-functional collaboration, and communication skills. Salary Range CAD$70,000 – $90,000 annually. Why Join Sonele At Sonele, you’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team driving complex medical devices from idea to production. You’ll lead programs that combine precision engineering with real-world healthcare impact—supported by an organization committed to innovation, quality, and long-term customer partnerships. This is an opportunity to shape technical outcomes, interface directly with innovators, and help grow Canada’s hub for advanced medical device development. The above information on this job description and specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Please note that artificial intelligence (AI) technologies may be used during this recruitment process to assist with the evaluation of applications. These tools support, rather than replace, human judgment.

What you’ll do

Design, simulate, prototype, and characterize ultrasound transducers, optimizing acoustic, mechanical, and electrical components to meet performance targets. Define specifications and test methods, document verification and validation, and collaborate with manufacturing and process engineering to transfer designs into production.

Requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree in Physics, Electrical, Biomedical, or Mechanical Engineering is required, with an acoustics or ultrasound focus preferred. Candidates should have at least three years of ultrasound transducer R&D experience, proficiency with FEM and acoustic simulation and data analysis tools, and hands-on experience building and testing transducers.

Listed skills

• Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Ultrasound Transducer Design
• Acoustic Stack Design
• Finite Element Modeling
• Acoustic Simulation
• Prototype Builds
• Transducer Characterization
• Impedance Analysis
• Beam Profiling
• Hydrophone Measurements
• MATLAB
• Python
• MATHCAD
• Piezoelectric Materials
• Design for Manufacturability
• Design Verification and Validation
• ISO 13485 Documentation

Job areas

• Engineering
• Science & Research
• Manufacturing
• Healthcare

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