About Sonic Incytes
Sonic Incytes is committed to enhancing patient care through innovative diagnostic solutions. The company's flagship product, VELACUR, equips physicians with an advanced liver imaging tool to help manage the growing epidemic of fatty liver disease. VELACUR offers real-time, AI guided quantification of the two key markers for fatty liver disease: liver stiffness and attenuation. With real-time results, a low up-front cost and AI guidance, VELACUR makes liver imaging at the point of care affordable and accessible.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Hardware Engineer to support the development, testing, and refinement of our medical device hardware systems. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, you will assist in the design, prototyping, validation, and troubleshooting of our Velacur device.

This role reports to the Director of Product Development and is an in-person position at our office in Vancouver, BC.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, assembly, and testing of prototype and production hardware systems.
• Conduct bench testing, hardware validation, and performance analysis to ensure product reliability and safety.
• Support the hardware team with the creation of prototypes for future hardware design.
• Development of test jigs (combination of mechanical and electrical) for manufacturing subassemblies.
• Contribute to internal usability testing of new software and hardware enhancements to understand how real users would interact with our product.
• Source components, parts and products & coordinate with suppliers and vendors to purchase and expedite the delivery of key electro-mechanical components.
• Support audits, documentation, and the companys Quality Management System (QMS).
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including software, clinical and operations.
• Communicate with Sales, Training, and the customer, as a member of the Customer Support team.
• Other related duties, as required.
  

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 02 years of industry experience (internships/co-ops included).
• Experienced in working in a workshop including both hand tools and advanced manufacturing tools.
• Understanding of materials, plastic, and metal production processes.
• Skills in 3D CAD software, including Solidworks and/or Fusion360.
• Experienced in designing digital and/or analog circuits.
• Experienced in PCB design (Altium Designer) and development.
• Experienced in 3D printing, soldering, etc.
• Knowledge of electrical safety and EMC testing.
• Prior experience with product development, preferably with biomedical devices.
• Experience in sourcing components and interacting with vendors.
• Knowledge about I2C, UART, etc. and other common communication protocols.
• Knowledge of programming languages: C++ or C, MATLAB, and firmware development (C,C++) is an asset.

Why Should you Join Sonic Incytes?

• Attractive compensation package, including comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision and dental monthly stipend plus disability and life insurance coverage, 3 weeks of paid vacation and ability to take part in an employee stock-option award plan.
• Enjoy the best of both worlds with our remote-friendly role that includes travel opportunities.
• Rare opportunity to join a company actively making a difference for patients who are afflicted with chronic liver disease, an emerging global health crisis.
• Join an energetic and diverse team who are endlessly curious and wildly passionate about what we do.
• A chance to work within a fast-paced, growing start-up company with lots of opportunities for personal and professional development.
  
• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

Are you wanting to have a positive impact and up for a new challenge? If yes, we want to hear from you!

Due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
For more information about the company, please visit www.sonicincytes.com.