About Us
Synaptive Medical is a Canadian medical device company, based in Mississauga ON, focused on supporting healthcare professionals and systems in patient diagnosis and treatment. Synaptive’s suite of products include MRI, surgical planning, navigation, and robotic visualization – all of which can be seamlessly combined or used independently in the operating room. The company has a number of opportunities for innovative people to join the team and share in the development of technologies to solve surgical and imaging challenges in patient care.
About Us
The Opportunity.
Our complex systems are composed of electrical, mechanical, optical and software components. We are looking for someone with a quality mindset who is able and willing to roll up their sleeves and overcome technical challenges. Someone eager to become a product expert, with the skills to be a shrewd investigator, a resourceful problem-solver, and a supportive team member. Someone who is able to embed themselves within a dynamic design and development team and put their creative testing skills to work. Are you up for the challenge?
What You’ll Do:
As a member of QA/RA System Test team, take ownership of various design verification and validation activities
Work closely with the development team to comprehend and scrutinize complex hardware, software and system-level requirements
Design, develop, and execute test procedures; complete documentation for results and reports
Use exploratory test techniques to provide early testing feedback throughout the design and development process
Design and develop methods and test tools – both manual and automated - to aid in efficient and systematic testing
Participate in the assessment of potential product hazards and devise appropriate tests to verify mitigation of identified risks
Participate in design reviews to discuss implementation details and suggest improvements/features
Accurately report and track product defects; verify bug fixes and perform regression testing
Assist with the process of transferring the design to manufacturing; help generate manufacturing instructions and associated in-process test methods, including helping to automate some aspects of the manufacturing process
Work closely with customer facing departments to investigate and resolve customer issues
Manage test equipment to comply with calibration requirements and perform inspection and maintenance to ensure test equipment are in good working condition
What You’ll Need:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering – electrical, mechatronics, biomedical, OR the equivalent in a related specialized field and two+ years of related experience
3+ years professional experience in a team working on new product development
Fluent in Python programming
Hands-on expertise with electrical Test and Measurement equipment: oscilloscopes (voltage/current/power), multimeters, signal generators
Working knowledge of Electromagnetics, RF, EM Fields/waves
Familiarity with 3D product design
Passion for end-to-end testing of software as well as hardware systems
It’d Be Amazing If You Had:
Experience developing/testing integrated systems
Experience in a regulated industry (e.g. medical, automotive, aerospace)
Experience designing specialized electro-mechanical test fixtures
Scripted automated testing (e.g. using Python or C# with Test and Measurement equipment)
Prior interface with external test providers, testing per IEC60601-1 and FCC standards
Knowledge of the following standards: IEC 60601, ISO 13485, ISO 14971
Experience using JIRA or other similar development management software
Experience with the medical device product development lifecycle
About You:
Friendly and positive attitude
Self-motivated and self-managing
Detail-oriented
Ability to work in a highly-technical, fast-paced environment
Ability to seek out additional information where sufficient input is lacking to proceed with testing
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively even when presenting product issues to owners of product’s design and architecture
Ability to take ownership of a problem and see it through resolution
We would like to thank everyone who submits an application. Due to the volume that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
COVID-19 Considerations
Synaptive has a special duty to take a leadership role in protecting the health and wellbeing of its employees and the public. The COVID-19 vaccines are an important public health measure for mitigating the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace and society. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be asked to provide proof of vaccination or a reason protected by legislation why they cannot be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Diversity & Inclusivity
Synaptive is based out of one of the most diverse countries in the world. This includes differences related to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender expression and presentation, sexual orientation, religion, age, ability and socioeconomic status. To us, diversity is one our strongest assets to our organization. We commit ourselves to promoting the recognition and appreciation of our diverse and rich culture. We believe that it is critical to our success to promote freedom of thought and opinion in a respectful environment. The decisions we make are rooted by respectfully considering each other’s thoughts and opinions and by working towards a greater common goal, saving lives.
Accommodation
Synaptive Medical is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minorities, Indigenous People, and persons with disabilities. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. If as a qualified job applicant, you request accommodation, Synaptive will consult with you to provide reasonable accommodations according to your specific needs. If you wish to make a request, you will be provided an opportunity if your application is selected to proceed in our hiring process.
How to Apply
Unless otherwise stated, applications will only be considered from candidates eligible to work in Canada, or the country in which they’re applying to, without sponsorship.
If you are interested in this position and can demonstrate that you meet or exceed the requirements defined in the job description, please include #GOBRAIN in the top right corner of your resume and then complete your online application by clicking “Apply Now” and following the prompts.
The successful candidate to this role will be asked to complete background checks, which may include criminal, credit, employment and/or educational checks. All offers of employment are conditional on the receipt of satisfactory results of any applicable background check.
We would like to thank everyone who submits an application. Due to the volume that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
