Product Development Engineer

Duoject is recognized as designing and developing innovative medical device technologies, with a strong focus on drug reconstitution and injection systems for pharmaceutical applications, since 1985, delivering advanced solutions ensuring our customers' business success.

We offer customized development services and market-ready products for a diverse range of applications, supporting our customers at all stages of the drug lifecycle – from concept and product design to regulatory affairs and manufacturing.

We are a part of Novocol Pharma, a subsidiary of Septodont Inc., and a world leader in cartridge filling, and are proud to have worked with some of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies. Our employees are our number one asset. We offer developmental opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, and a collaborative work environment. The company has an opening at its Design & Development Center located in Bromont, Quebec for a Product Development Engineer.

FUNCTION SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong Product Development Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team in the medical device industry. The ideal candidate will contribute to the development of innovative drug delivery devices, primarily focused on reconstitution and injection systems, supporting projects from concept generation through design, prototyping, testing, and transfer to production. This role involves hands‑on engineering work including CAD design, performance testing, data analysis, and preparation of technical documentation, while collaborating closely with internal teams, clients, and external partners. This position offers a unique opportunity to:

• Work directly with leading pharmaceutical clients on custom drug delivery device development programs
• Contribute to a wide range of innovative projects, from early‑stage concepts to commercialized products
• Develop devices intended for injectable drug delivery, including reconstitution systems and administration mechanisms
• Operate in a highly hands‑on prototyping and testing environment, leveraging in‑house capabilities including 3D printing (multiple onsite printers), CNC machining, and manual fabrication techniques
• Be actively involved in product testing, data generation, and technical documentation supporting development, design decisions, and regulatory requirements

This position, based in Bromont, Quebec, offers an exciting opportunity to work within Duoject Medical Systems, part of Novocol Pharma and the Septodont group. The position will report to the Product Development Engineering Manager.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Product Development
  • Design and develop new products or improve existing medical devices from ideation to production transfer
  • Perform iterative CAD design with a focus on functionality, robustness, and manufacturability
  • Build and refine prototypes using in‑house capabilities (e.g., 3D printing, CNC machining, manual fabrication)
• Testing & Validation
  • Plan and execute product performance testing (e.g., force, torque, dose accuracy, functional testing)
  • Develop test methods and analyze results to support design decisions
  • Support verification of product requirements and robustness of performance
  • Contribute to the generation of reliable test data to support development and regulatory activities
• Technical Analysis
  • Analyze test data and results using appropriate engineering and statistical approaches
  • Develop solutions based on a strong understanding of product behaviour and performance
• Documentation & Compliance
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation including test protocols, reports, analyses, drawings, and specifications
  • Ensure traceability between product requirements, test methods, and results
  • Support quality and regulatory documentation activities in collaboration with QA/RA teams
• Collaboration
  • Work closely with cross‑functional teams including Engineering, QA/RA, and Project Management
  • Participate in meetings with clients and suppliers, supporting technical discussions as needed
• Continuous Improvement
  • Contribute to improving prototyping methods, testing approaches, and internal processes
  • Support maintenance and optimisation of prototyping and testing equipment
• General
  • Follow all safety guidelines, company policies, and standard business practices
  • Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent