Engineering Research Scientist

 

Your opportunity
By joining the Kardium team, you can help make a difference in the lives of millions around the world. We have developed a ground-breaking medical device for the diagnosis and treatment of the most common heart rhythm disorder, atrial fibrillation – which can cause stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications. 

Kardium's mission is to deliver the best treatment for atrial fibrillation. To achieve this, we have developed The Globe Pulsed Field System – we have a fantastic technical team that has developed a product with strong, unique, and customer-valued differentiators versus other solutions on the market. We have built connections with key opinion leaders who are already using the Globe System and are helping to tell our story. 

We are now preparing for our upcoming commercial launch. This is an exciting and significant milestone in our journey to bring this ground-breaking technology to patients. 

We are seeking a curious, self-driven, and technically strong Engineering Research Scientist to support the exploration of new design principles and materials for future iterations of the Globe System. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on, research-focused environment and is passionate about solving complex engineering challenges. 

Please note, this opportunity is a hybrid work arrangement, located in Burnaby, BC. 

Meaningful work you will be a part of  

As part of the Special Engineering Projects team, you will conduct engineering research, benchtop testing, and pilot studies to develop and deliver practical solutions to the most difficult technical and engineering challenges facing the organization. 

As Engineering Research Scientist, you will report to the senior manager of Special Engineering Projects, and will work closely with the Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering teams to investigate and validate new materials, bonding techniques, and surface treatments. This role will contribute to the development of innovative solutions that enhance the performance and manufacturability of our medical devices. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

Assisting the mechanical design team and manufacturing engineering team by exploring new solutions for the development of next-generation Globe devices.
Researching alternative and improved manufacturing methods, including joining techniques, surface treatment, coating, plating, and sealing.
Designing and conducting experiments using a methodical and systematic approach, applying the scientific method and Design of Experiment (DoE) principles.
Documenting and analyzing test results to inform product and manufacturing process design decisions. 
Communicating effectively with external vendors and internal stakeholders to evaluate feasibility and implementation of new processes.
Collaborating with Systems and Testing teams to ensure that output of alternative and improved manufacturing methods meet Design Input Requirements.
Participating in root cause analysis when design or manufacturing issues arise, contributing to process or product updates.
Documenting test results, procedures, and processes in a clear and efficient manner, and which lend themselves to efficient hand-off to other teams within the company for implementation.   

What you bring to the team 

Our Kardium team is smart, creative, and passionate about developing cutting-edge medical devices to help improve people's lives. We work in a collaborative environment based on trust and respect. We understand that only by working together can we solve what was thought unsolvable.  

Team members will typically have a very strong physics, chemistry, material science, experiment design, and analysis backgrounds. They will excel at identifying key questions needing answers, and developing clear and efficient experimental means of confirming appropriateness and adequacy of proposed solutions. 

You are suited to our approach and possess these attributes: 

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics, Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Higher degree preferred.
10+ years of real-world experience in process and materials research and development, preferably in the medical device industry.
Strong understanding of material chemistry, bonding methods, surface treatments, plating, and sealing techniques.
Demonstrated ability to independently conduct literature reviews, design experiments, and analyze data.
Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and mechanical assembly.
Strong ability to document key findings in an efficient and customer-focused manner.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
A proactive, curious mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous learning. 

Compensation  

Kardium has listed the total cash compensation range (base salary + 5% RRSP contribution) that we expect to pay applicants for this role, as of the time of this posting. Pay offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. For candidates with more or less experience than listed above, the pay range will be adjusted. 
As a permanent employee, you will also participate in Kardium's stock option plan.

$99,000 - $145,000 (CAD Annually)

Your Benefits & Well-being

The total cash we've listed for this position includes a base salary, plus a contribution to a Registered Retirement Savings plans (RRSP) to help support your financial goals. 

Comprehensive medical & dental coverage for all permanent employees – effective as of Day 1, with no waiting period. 

Work-day flexibility – additionally, we provide 3 personal days per year. 

Support for you (and your dependents) overall well-being. 

Family building – we provide top up for both maternity leave & adoptive leave. Employees can also enroll in benefit coverage for fertility drug treatment. 

Career progression and learning support. 

Professional membership support. 

Life at Kardium  

What makes us a great place to work?  

Our Purpose
Our People
Our Culture 

At Kardium, we embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we're committed to inclusion and equity at every level. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of all communities.  

We collaborate with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), as volunteer-led groups who share a common dimension of diversity and come together to provide support, education, and other opportunities across Kardium. Examples of our ERGs include Women ERG, Pride ERG, Race Ethnicity & Cultural Heritage (REACH) ERG, Truth & Reconciliation ERG, Persian Community ERG, Chinese ERG, Barangay Kardium (Filipino) ERG, and Irish ERG. 

As part of your application, we encourage you to note if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations). There will be an optional section in the application form where you can provide this information to the recruitment team.  

And our employees think we are great too – check out Glassdoor to learn more 

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