Job Description

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 seeking a Senior Quality Control Automation Engineer to support the design, integration, and implementation of machine vision systems for product inspections. As the QC representative in major automation projects, you will work closely with vendors and the Automation and Design Engineering teams to validate new measurement systems using industry-standard methods. You will also drive QC-related tasks associated with the implementation of new measurement systems and the updating of current systems.

Please note, this opportunity is a on-site work arrangement, located in Burnaby, BC.

Meaningful work you will be a part of

Your responsibilities will be to:

Supporting the design, integration, and implementation of machine vision systems for in-process inspections. Validating new measurement systems through industry-standard methods such as IQ/OQ/PQ, Measurement System Analysis, etc. Organizing reference parts and preparing machine vision training samples. Leading the streamlining of incoming inspections and sourcing of new equipment as required. Writing technical documentation related to Quality Control processes, such as Quality Control Work Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, and Quality Control Test Protocols to ensure that any process changes comply with the Kardium Quality Management System. Training Quality Control personnel on new measurement methods

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 will be successful in this role because you possess these attributes:

A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Biomedical engineering, Applied Physics, or similar. At least 7 years of experience in Manufacturing or Quality engineering role, with relevant exposure to machine vision systems implementation. Proven expertise in measurement system validation (Gauge R&R, IQ/OQ/PQ). Knowledge of machine vision technologies, image processing, and industrial automation systems (PLC, robotics, sensors). Experience with AI / neural networks is preferred. Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to interface effectively across multiple functions and at various levels of the organization. Ability to lead projects independently and work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

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.

$110,000 - 130,000 (CAD Annually)

Your Benefits & Well-being

Total cash - 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.

Career progression and learning support.

Professional membership support.

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

Life at Kardium

What makes us a great place to work?

1. Our Purpose

2. Our People

3. 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, Brazilian 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!