About the role#
This position is for a Research and Development Engineering Associate to join our team in Kitchener. You will support the research, development, and manufacturing of our proprietary sensor modules. This role involves working across the R&D team to design, execute, and improve sensor-related processes while assisting our clinical, quality, and manufacturing groups.
What you'll do#
- Design, improve, and test sensor-related processes for current and future products.
- Plan and carry out experimental procedures for research projects.
- Analyze, document, and present R&D data to internal and external stakeholders.
- Perform troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of sensor issues.
- Write, update, and execute verification and validation tests while following quality management practices.
- Propose new sensor technologies and assess their feasibility for integration.
- Plan and conduct prototype builds, functional testing, and verification activities.
- Provide support to internal R&D and manufacturing teams as needed.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering program.
- Ability to manage your own tasks, deadlines, and priorities.
- Experience with scripting and signal processing in Python.
- Proficiency in mechanical design of fixtures and jigs using industry-standard tools.
- Experience with electronic system operation, troubleshooting, and development.
- Familiarity with embedded systems design and testing methodologies.
- Research experience including design of experiments, report generation, and technical presentation.
- Biosensor-specific research experience.
- Familiarity with ISO 13485 or similar Quality Management Systems.
- A curious nature with high attention to detail.
- Ability to switch between rapid prototyping and scientifically rigorous mindsets.
Location & details#
- Location: Kitchener, Ontario.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time, paid.
- Eligibility: You must be a current student in a Canadian post-secondary program, hold Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or refugee status, and have a scheduled co-op term.
About FluidAI Medical
FluidAI Medical is a public company based in Waterloo, Ontario. Founded in 2014, the firm focuses on the research and development of a platform designed to detect post-operative complications. It operates within the hospitals and health care industry. The company currently employs 56 people.
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