Mechanical Technician

Do you want to work for a company that’s **making a difference**? Bionic Power Inc. is a Vancouver-based company developing (and selling all over the world) a lightweight, high-mobility smart orthosis, or **wearable robotics** for the medical market.
- Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of people with walking disabilities?
- Do you want to get in on the ground floor of the **rapidly growing** medical exoskeleton field?

Assistive exoskeleton technology has shown great promise for gait rehabilitation. Currently, almost 50% of children with CP will lose the ability to walk in adulthood - we aim to change this and improve the lives of a marginalized community. The medical exoskeleton market is expanding rapidly and is expected to grow by 30% annually. Bionic Power is looking for a mechanical technician to join our growing Vancouver team.

Bionic Power develops light-weight medical technology similar to exoskeletons. Our first commercial device, the Agilik, is a smart, powered orthosis (or brace) that helps children and adults with gait difficulties through its innovative powered knee joint. Clinical trials and patients show success in children with Cerebral Palsy and Spina Bifida. It is also used successfully in hemiparesis due to stroke and Polio. It is registered as a Class 1 medical device in Canada, the US, Australia, the UK and Europe with sales in all those regions. We are now hard at work on a second-generation device and need to expand our team.

**Tasks**:

- Assist with incoming part inspection and documentation
- Assemble mechanical components and subassemblies (gearbox assembly, motor potting, electronic assembly) according to technical drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
- Perform product testing for production and R&D purposes
- Design and fabricate test jigs and fixtures using in-house 3d printing and machine shop equipment
- Fabricate parts using hand tools, power tools, and machining equipment.
- Design and document test procedures
- Create assembly documents and standard operating procedures
- Help maintain an organized shop, warehouse and assembly area
- Work closely with quality department to ensure that processes are being developed that meet regulatory requirements
- Perform quality checks using calipers and other measuring instruments to ensure accuracy of assembled components
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues that may arise during the assembly process
- Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient production flow and meet project deadlines
- Assist with shipping/ receiving
- Provide feedback to engineering

**Requirements**:

- Applicant must already be legally entitled to live and work in Canada
- Degree from a technical program
- Demonstrated ability to perform manual tasks (auto mechanic work, wood working, electronics projects)
- Proficient in MS Office (Word and Excel)
- Experience within the medical industry would be of benefit but not required
- Exposure to machine tools such as a mill or manual lath, CNC equipment would be highly valued but not a requirement.
- Exposure to the following software would be a highly valued bonus:
Solidworks
MS Access
Matlab
Python

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Vancouver, BC V5M 4P7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Experience**:

- Mechanical assembly: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person