Product Development Engineering Technologist

Job summary

Plan, execute, document, and present product development experiments, and design, assemble, verify, and maintain mechanical and electrical test fixtures. Perform prototype PCB soldering, rework, testing, and troubleshooting, while updating CAD files and controlled documents and following health and safety requirements.

Job details

At Trudell Medical International (TMI), we pride ourselves on our passion for finding innovative and creative solutions which has enabled us to develop medical devices that continue to make a difference in the lives of people around the world. Situated within a modern facility located in beautiful London, Ontario, TMI offers a comfortable work environment with a respectful and family-oriented culture. As an employee of Trudell Medical International, not only will you contribute to the development of products at the cutting edge of medical device technology, but you will also have the opportunity to perform challenging work alongside a first-rate group of dedicated professionals. We’re actively searching for our next team member for the position of: Product Development engineering Technologist As a member of our Product Development team, you will support Product Development projects through execution and documentation of experiments, design and validation of test fixtures and updating mechanical and electrical CAD files. Responsibilities Include EXPERIMENT EXECUTION Develop experimental plan with project DRE (Design Responsible Engineer) Document samples, results and observations during experiment. Setup, maintain and learn new, mechanical or electrical measurement equipment Work with vendors to setup and execute experiments Review results with design responsible engineer (DRE) and document conclusions to inform next set of experiments Present completed experiments and implications on design to peers and management. TEXTURE DESIGN Design and assemble electrical and mechanical test fixtures and machines to aid in autonomous testing Collaborate with DRE and Manufacturing Engineering to incorporate potential prototype assembly line requirements Use solid works, PCBA design software and engineering know-how Verify equipment and calibrate if necessary, documenting and obtaining safety approval Create work instructions and perform training to other team members on the use and maintenance of the fixture or machine. ELECTRICAL TESTING, REWORK AND TROUBLESHOOTING Perform soldering (SMD, through-hole), board reworks for prototypes Use lab equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, multimeter) to test and debug electronic circuits Troubleshoot hardware failures at component and board level, assist with root-cause analysis Support bring-up and functional verification of newly assembled PCBAs. TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATION Update solid works files to reference a dimension, note or geometry change Update PCBA drawings to reference design or note changes Update controlled documents related to projects or departmental processes Document work, knowledge and know-how using templates and tools developed with-in the department. HEALTH AND SAFETY Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc. Qualifications Diploma or Degree in mechanical, mechatronic, or electrical engineering/technologist 3 or more years of experience in a Product Development or Introduction, or Manufacturing Engineering. Experience using machine shop equipment including drill presses, milling machines, and related equipment Experience in 3D Printing, casting, assembling, surface preparation and finishing Proven electronic/mechanical design and assembly know-how Excellent soldering skills, including SMD rework and fine-pitch components Computer literate with: Experience with 3D CAD packages (SolidWorks preferred) Experience with Altium or similar PCBA design tools Intermediate to advanced experience in MS Office applications 3D Printing setup and management related software CNC milling software experience is an asset Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Teensy Python, Matlab, Control systems (PID), embedded systems, data acquisition Ability to work with and understand statistical computations Good communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team Good organization and time management skills Demonstrated ability to work in a consistently thorough and precise manner. At an applicant’s request, TMI will make accommodation to its recruitment process to meet the needs of applicants with disabilities. Trudell Medical International is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all teammates. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for the advertised position. Within the range, individual compensation is determined by job-related skills and knowledge, relevant professional, lived experience, and/or work location. Our compensation policies and practices are designed to allow our colleagues’ growth and salary progression as they develop in their role. As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation-related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter, who can provide specific details for this role and share more information about our total rewards package. As part of our recruitment process, we may use AI tools to screen applicants and assist in evaluating candidate qualifications. All final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team. We are an equal opportunity employer and it is important to our Company that all its employees, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. If you are a candidate with a disability who requires accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

What you’ll do

Plan, execute, document, and present product development experiments, and design, assemble, verify, and maintain mechanical and electrical test fixtures. Perform prototype PCB soldering, rework, testing, and troubleshooting, while updating CAD files and controlled documents and following health and safety requirements.

Requirements

Requires a diploma or degree in mechanical, mechatronic, or electrical engineering or technology, plus at least three years of relevant product development, product introduction, or manufacturing engineering experience. Candidates should have hands-on mechanical and electronic design and assembly skills, strong soldering and CAD capabilities, and effective communication, organization, and teamwork skills.

Listed skills

• SolidWorks · Preferred
• PCB Design · Preferred
• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Python · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Experimental Planning
• Mechanical Testing
• Electrical Testing
• Test Fixture Design
• SolidWorks
• PCB Design
• Soldering and SMD Rework
• Circuit Troubleshooting
• 3D Printing
• CNC Milling
• Technical Documentation
• Statistical Analysis
• Equipment Calibration
• Root-Cause Analysis
• Python
• Communication

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Healthcare
• Technology

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