Mechanical Engineer – Product Development Engineer (Mechanical) Full Time NEW

Experience Level: Junior-Intermediate

Employment requirements: A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or in a related engineering discipline is required.

Job Description: Design, build, and test engineering hardware to support the product development of the MLI (Multi-Laser Imaging) Microscope (i.e, the “Device”) for the analysis of tissue in the field of Histology. The MLI device is a clinical instrument that serve as medical diagnostic tool in Life Sciences Labs as well as Pathology Labs.
Detailed Job Description:
• Role will involve designing and testing optical, opto-mechanical, and electro-mechanics (e.g., MEMs, stages, other scanners) modules to be used in engineering prototype of the device eventually leading to production units
• Majority of the design work will be carried out in SolidWorks
• Plan and manage mechanical submodule designs in the device throughout the development cycle, including preparation of BOM (Bill of Materials), cost and time estimates, design specifications and performance reports.
• Work with and manage external vendors that will deliver production components and/or submodules of the device
• Work closely with optical engineers on system design to ensure opto-mechanical, mechanical, and electrical subsystem compatibility
• Maintain the device and development maintenance schedules for realignment and part replacements.
• Optical inspection and optical testing of various components that will be in the device (e.g., lens inspection, fixture design, laser alignment, MEMs inspection, MEMs characterization)
• Role will also involve the preparation and handling of samples (either on FFPE slides or fresh tissue) and designing the sample interface to the device
• Installing samples in the system, scanning whole slide images, and prepping data to be provided to the AI team for colourization
• Role will be heavily involved in the specification and documentation of product architecture for the product development cycle for both internal and external vendor collaborations
• Development of SOPs for operating of the device or submodules of the device
• Modify or install prototypes and early production devices at various locations to support partnership collaborations, trials, and/or demos.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree: A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or other relevant engineering discipline
• Laser Expertise: Practical experience working with lasers is required. Familiarity with the role and responsibilities of a Laser Safety Officer (LSO) is considered an advantage.
• CAD Proficiency: A minimum of two years of experience in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software is essential. Proficiency in SolidWorks is preferred, though expertise in other CAD programs will also be considered.
• Hands on Building Experience: Basic machine shop experience (e.g., mill, drill press, lathe, tapping) is a requirement for prototype building
• Optical Alignment: A solid working knowledge of optical alignment techniques and optomechanics are necessary for success in this role.
• Metrology Tools: Candidates should have hands-on experience with the operation of metrology tools.
• Histology Knowledge: A basic understanding of histology is required.

We thank everyone for their interest in applying for this job posting, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.