As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Vital, you will be part of design and development efforts in areas such as mechatronics, fluidics, thermal control, optics, chassis, and life science instrumentation controls. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and will be developing a complex POC instrument in a quick-paced, technically diverse, interdisciplinary team composed of other Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Software/Firmware Engineers, Consumables Engineers, and Scientists. Work in a small, cross-functional project team to design, develop, and verify robotic instruments and the interface between robotic instruments and fluidic systems Develop test methods, fixtures, and measurement tools to evaluate the performance of individual components, sub-assemblies, and full assemblies Draw upon deep understanding of machining and injection molding fabrication techniques as well as develop internal capabilities and partner with vendors to push the boundary of performance while maintaining scalability Generate requirements, design specifications, and test methods that drive product safety, performance, and durability Develop, implement, test, and document new solutions, processes and designs according to corporate standards and departmental operating procedures Hands-on assembly and testing of equipment and devices to support proof of concept, design development, pre-clinical, and V&V; activities Create and maintain SolidWorks CAD databases, including assemblies, components, and detailed drawings Generate and execute test methods to investigate and establish root cause of design, manufacturing, or material defects Development and documentation of design and manufacturing including: inspection procedures, assembly instructions, test methods, purchase specifications,



BOMs, component / assembly drawings per the company’s operating procedures BS or MS in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Biomedical Engineering ~9+ year of experience in engineering product design of electromechanical hardware ~ Independence in execution of projects from planning to results ~ Ability to determine testing strategy and methodologies ~ Bonus points for: Experience in the medical robotics, life science tools, or the diagnostics industry An understanding of necessary design control under ISO 9001 Experience with rapid prototyping tools such as 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC machining.

Knowledge of test and measurement equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, force/temperature/pressure gauges, calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, etc. Help design and develop the core hardware behind next-generation diagnostic systems, working at the intersection of mechanics, fluidics, optics, and robotics.

Compensation will be determined based on the individual’s demonstrated experience, education, training, relevant certifications or licensure, and other applicable business and organizational factors. Our mission is to democratize health technology, making healthcare more accessible and proactive. Our global team of experts spans chemistry, software, engineering, and microfluidics.

We seek tenacious, bold individuals ready to transform healthcare. At Vital, your talent will make a difference as we work to ensure everyone has access to care when and where they need it.

Vital Biosciences

Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

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