Quality Engineer, Co-op

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

The Quality Engineering Co-op will work with Advanced Quality Engineers (AQE) and Post-Market Quality Engineers (QE) to ensure we develop the right products up front – evaluate risk, ensure our customers’ user needs are met, and help drive craftsmanship, safety, durability and reliability into the product.  On the post-market side, we also work closely with regulatory to handle any complaints and implement design changes, as needed, to address quality issues. The role requires someone who has great communication, problem-solving, and technical skills.

This co-op role is for minimum 8 months with possibility for extension.

• Assist in the design and development of a range of endoscopy and open field imaging devices and accessories
• Participate as part of the quality engineering team in all phases of development - from proof-of-concept to product launch and post-market complaint handling and product improvements.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales and marketing, R&D, regulatory, test lab and manufacturing.
• Will work with third-party suppliers and contractors to produce prototypes, run tests and document findings.
• Lead in house testing, including creation of protocols, fixtures, running the tests and documenting results.
• Identify and resolve complex product design issues by driving root cause investigations, design tradeoff decisions, and design changes with documented rationale.
• Perform requirements analysis, design review, threat modeling, and cybersecurity and safety risk assessments aligned with design controls.
• Participate and assist in design validation and human factors testing in an animal lab setting to evaluate product safety and performance with end users.

• Education & Work Experience:
  • Fourth year or graduate Bachelor’s degree Engineering student or Master’s degree Engineering student.
  • Experience with design controls, risk management, and verification/validation planning for electro mechanical products.
  • Experience working within highly regulated industries with formal quality systems and design documentation practices (e.g., ISO 13485 or comparable industry standards).
• Knowledge:
  • Hands‑on experience evaluating and testing:
    • Electronic designs, including printed circuit board assemblies and subsystems
    • Mechanical designs and technical drawings
    • Software code (C, C++, C#)
  • Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Strong experience accessing and compiling data from multiple sources
  • Ability to effectively communicate ideas / concepts and document findings.
• General Skills:
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
  • Ability to influence and interact with cross-functional team members
  • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
  • Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines

  

 

Canada Pay Ranges:

• Canada: $44,500 - $59,300 CAD Annual
• Canada, Burnaby: $48,300 - $64,350 CAD Annual

  

 

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