You are a cross-disciplinary Senior Integration and Support Engineer with significant experience in in-vitro diagnostics or similarly complex integrated products. You think in terms of complete systems—mechatronics, microfluidics, biochemical interactions, electronics, and software and enjoy being the person who sees how all the pieces fit together. You take ownership of instrument performance, from qualification and manufacturing readiness through to reliable operation in the field, and you enjoy investigating signal and failure data to identify true root causes.

Enable smooth and uninterrupted R&D; work by maintaining high uptime of all Vital instrumentation through mechanical, electrical, firmware and software issues. Develop and evaluate prototypes to de-risk key technical questions, characterize system behavior, and inform design trade-offs. Plan and execute detailed development, characterization, and performance verification activities for recent system applications, using data to drive decisions.

Act as a key stakeholder in scoping, designing, and implementing interfaces between sub-assemblies and subsystems (mechanical, fluidic, optical, electronic, and software) based on clear engineering specifications. Act as the hardware point of contact with manufacturing, supporting engineering qualification of units and the transition of modules into stable production. Ensure system-level work complies with relevant regulatory standards and quality processes (e.g., design controls, risk management, V&V; expectations for IVD/medical devices).

Maintain accurate, complete, and contemporaneous records of all service activities in compliance with cGMP and ISO quality system requirements, including service reports, spare-parts usage, equipment history, and documentation updates.



Identify recurring or systemic failure modes across field deployments and perform structured root cause analysis to drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Contribute to high-quality documentation, including system requirements, architecture and interface specifications, design descriptions, and test protocols/reports.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Systems Engineering or a closely related discipline. ~5+ years of experience in systems engineering or product development for complex integrated systems;

experience in in-vitro diagnostics, medical devices, or life-science instrumentation strongly preferred. ~ Demonstrated track record solving interdisciplinary problems that span at least two of: (i) biochemical or reactive systems, (ii) image analysis or signal processing, (iii) microfluidics, (iv) integration of electronic components into functional assemblies. ~ Proficiency with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, C/C++, MATLAB) for data analysis, prototyping, or control/automation. ~ Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to design and interpret experiments that probe system performance and failure modes. ~ Bonus points for: Familiarity with design controls, risk management (e.g., Experience supporting instruments through design transfer, pilot builds, or early commercialization phases.





Experience designing system-level monitoring, health checks, or telemetry for reliability and serviceability.

Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading technical workstreams across multiple disciplines. An appreciation for well-structured experiments, clear diagrams, and the occasional well-timed engineering pun. You will have the opportunity to shape system architecture, drive high-impact technical decisions, and see your work progress from concept to deployed product.

You will grow your systems-thinking and leadership skills while helping build the future of accessible, high-quality diagnostics. The compensation range for this role is $110,000 - $130,000 CAD and 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. As part of our recruitment process, we may use automated or AI-supported tools to assist with application review and screening. These tools are used to support, not replace, human decision-making.

📌 Senior Integration and Support Engineer (Oakville)
🏢 Vitalbio
📍 Oakville