Senior/Staff Controls Engineer

Kardium Inc., Glenlyon Parkway, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Job Description Posted Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. 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 – a revolutionary solution designed by our world-class technical team. The Globe System offers strong, unique, and customer-valued advantages over other treatments on the market, and leading physicians are already using it and helping to share our story. We have obtained FDA approval and officially begun the commercial launch of the Globe® Pulsed Field System. This is a pivotal and exciting time in our journey, as we bring this life-changing technology to patients By joining Kardium’s Automation team, you can help make a difference in the lives of millions around the world. Kardium is developing a ground-breaking medical device for diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that can cause strokes, heart failure, and other heart-related Please note, this opportunity is a hybrid work arrangement, located in Burnaby, BC. Meaningful work you will be a part of You will contribute to Kardium’s manufacturing scale up efforts by implementing PLC-based control systems for custom manufacturing equipment. This includes designing, implementing, improving, and supporting the software and electronics of Kardium’s custom automated equipment, as well as setting up development tools and workflows (i.e. as needed to incorporate control system technology that is new to Kardium). Examples of equipment that we control include cameras, lasers, multi-axis motion systems, pneumatic valves, and heaters. Specific responsibilities include: Setting up internal systems, procedures, and workflows related to building and testing PLC-based control systems (this role will be the first one on the team related to PLC-based development; our existing tools and workflows are for C# and C development and will need to be adapted for PLC-based development) Design, implementation, integration, and maintenance of control systems based on Rockwell PLCs and HMIs Selection and integration of control system electronicsincluding cameras and robotics Capture, documentation, and communication (e.g. to external vendors, or internal stakeholders) of requirements for custom automated equipment Organization of, and participation in, multi-disciplinary design reviews related to custom automated equipment Transferofthe custom automated equipment to its end user and provision of ongoing support 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. You are suited to our approach and possess these attributes and abilities: A bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline. Extensive experience working in this field. PLC and HMI software development skills and knowledge. Demonstrated history of taking initiative with setting up new engineering processes and procedures Experience with programming and interfacing with vision systems (e.g. Keyence, Cognex), and robot systems (e.g. ABB, Fanuc) Experience implementing machinery safety control systems per ISO‑13849. 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. $108,000 - $170,000 (CAD Annually) 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 Kardium Inc., Glenlyon Parkway, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada #J-18808-Ljbffr