Firmware Developer

At Trudell Medical International (TMI), we pride ourselves on our passion for finding innovative and creative solutions which has enabled us to develop medical devices that continue to make a difference in the lives of people around the world.  Situated within a modern facility located in beautiful London, Ontario, TMI offers a comfortable work environment with a respectful and family-oriented culture.

As an employee of Trudell Medical International, not only will you contribute to the development of products at the cutting edge of medical device technology, but you will also have the opportunity to perform challenging work alongside a first-rate group of dedicated professionals.

We're actively searching for our next team member for the position of:

firmware Developer

Design, implement, maintain, and document firmware for system level medical products (hardware/software) for new product development projects from concept to complete release to manufacturing.

Responsibilities Include:

Technical deliverables

• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system requirements.
• Work with Senior Firmware Engineer to develop Firmware Design Plan.
• Act as design responsible engineer (DRE), Design and develop firmware for embedded systems in medical devices and test equipment.
• Test and debug firmware.
• Optimize firmware code for efficiency and reliability.
• Document firmware design for future reference and debugging.
• Provide post-production support with product updates and associated documentation.

project planning

• Definition, documentation, and control of systems requirements on defined projects.
• Develop System level hardware/software architecture.
• Manage software and systems risk and hazard analysis activities for defined projects.
• Manage software verification and validation activities for defined projects.
• Coordinate with Project Leader and contribute to the Master Project Schedule with a Firmware project plan.

Collaboration and support

• Deliver firmware programming on multiple projects as part of a project core team as assigned by Senior Manager.
• Follow New Product Development Process and knowledge documentation process to capture project knowledge and plan work.
• Lead manufacturing transfer activities to transfer firmware knowledge to Operations Team.

Health and Safety

• Comply with relevant health and safety legislation, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Software, Systems, Electrical, Biomedical or Mechatronics)
• 5 years of experience in firmware engineering roles – proven track record taking devices from concept to registration and commercialization
• 2 years of experience in medical device industry – hands on firmware development experience including needs definition, use case workflows, requirements definition, functional architecture, and system design
• Demonstrated experience taking leading roles in cross functional medical device development project teams
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including report writing skills.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Computer literate with:
  • Experience in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Project Management
  • Embedded systems design and programming (C and/or C++)
  • Experience using scripting languages such as Python, Java etc
  • Cross platform skills (e.g. Two or more of Windows, Linux, MacOS, …)
• Basic knowledge of respiratory related medical devices
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements applicable to new product development, e.g., ISO Design Controls, FDA GMP and HPB requirements
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements as they may apply to new product development, such as ISO-9001 design controls (IEC62304), FDA, GMP and Therapeutic Products Directorate (TPD) requirements
• Creative problem-solving skills

Our salary ranges are determined by job and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual compensation is determined by job-related skills and knowledge, relevant experience including professional and lived experience, and/or work location. Your recruiter can share more information about our total rewards package during the hiring process.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use AI tools to screen applicants and assist in evaluating candidate qualifications. All final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and it is important to our Company that all its employees, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. If you are a candidate with a disability who requires accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.