Role: Mechanical Engineer - Product Development Engineer (Mechanical)

Experience Level: Junior-Intermediate

: 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.

Employment requirements

- A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or in a related engineering discipline is required.

Detailed :

- 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $85,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Advantages

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Stock options
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Mechanical Engineer - Product Development Engineer (Mechanical) (Waterloo)
🏢 illumiSonics
📍 Waterloo