Job Title: Industrial Automation Engineer
Department: R&D
Reports to: Manager, Mechanical Engineering
Term: Full-Time, Continuing
Primary Location: 5489 Canotek Road, Ottawa, ON K1J 9G7
Questat is a start-up company leveraging the founding entrepreneurs’ decades of experience and subject matter expertise, in the development of point of care blood analysis systems.
We firmly believe in near patient testing and we are committed to delivering high-quality products and services, that patients and providers can rely on for consistently accurate and actionable information.
We deploy unique innovative technologies, that not only transform diagnostic products, but also expand into new platforms and solutions with proven health and economic outcomes.
Under the supervision of the Manager of Mechanical Engineering, the Industrial Automation Engineer is responsible for the design, development, commissioning of automated manufacturing equipment, diagnosing and troubleshooting issues, developing and implementing process improvements, and collaborating with R&D Engineers. The Industrial Automation Engineer will also provide testing support for equipment verifications and validations and continuous improvement projects.
The Industrial Automation Engineer’s contributions will be multidisciplinary: mechanical/ mechatronic (hardware), as well as software related.
The successful candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, possess excellent problem-solving skills, employs a systematic approach to process improvement, and rigorously documents their work.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead design and development of new, on-site automated and semi-automated industrial manufacturing equipment
- Conceptual design using design for excellence principals, prototyping, testing, iteration, verification, validation and ongoing product/process improvements
- Ensure that equipment is safe to operate
- Creation and modification of 3D part and assembly models, and 2D drawings
- Creation and modification of software to support operation of production equipment
- Creation and modification of system schematics and network structures
- Interpret technical engineering documents (technical drawings, system specification documents, software requirements & conventions, and operational procedures)
- Rigorous documentation of functional, operational and maintenance procedures as well as mechanical design packages and software base
- Lead process development projects using statistically sound methodologies
- Lead ongoing product/process improvement projects
- Lead investigations to identify root causes of equipment/ process deficiencies and technical problems. Propose and implement corrective actions
- Design and execute experiments to verify and validate improvements to production equipment/ processes
- Provide technical guidance to Jr. Automation Engineers
- Generate documentation in support of regulatory submissions
- Work within a fast-paced team environment and coordinate work with other project disciplines
- Work independently and make technical decisions based on robust data
Note: Duties are not limited to those listed above. Additional duties may be assigned as required. However, reasonable accommodations will be made if all possible under business conditions.
Job Demands
- Integrate within a highly multidisciplinary team in charge of developing and validating a point of care system for blood analysis
- Attention to detail while maintaining the ability to multi-task and manage project timelines
- Commitment to effectively manage, change, and shift priorities as opportunities or issues arise
- Integrity, professionalism, and overall commitment to excellence are paramount
- A sense of urgency and results orientation with a dedicated focus toward validation of the manufacturing processes
- Physical demands include basic manual dexterity, ability to distinguish colours, and extended periods of sitting, standing, walking
Skills & Qualifications (Education and Experience)
- Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, software engineering or similar, or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of relevant experience preferred, experience within medical device industry viewed favourably
- Automation equipment design experience preferred (machinery, part handling techniques, robotics, conveyors, sensors, tools, and fixtures)
- Experience integrating mechanical designs with electrical hardware and controls software systems
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Able to understand complex systems quickly and correctly
- Eagerness for hands-on, practical work
- Experienced designing in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
- Experience developing software using C++, Python, BASH
- Experience with both Windows and Linux-based operating systems, computer networking, TCP/IP, UDP considered an asset
- Experience with computer vision systems, digital sensors, microcontrollers considered an asset
- Experience using GitHub or similar in a collaborative environment considered an asset
- Skill in data processing, mathematical modelling and statistical analysis
- Skill in mechanical, electrical, and software diagnosis tools and processes
- Skill in mechanical assembly using hand tools, power tools, soldering and other techniques
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively with multidisciplinary team
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: $50,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Stock options
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ottawa, ON K1J 9G7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
