The Basics

• This is a full-time position based in our downtown Toronto office.
• In-office work will be required at least 2 days per week, with some variation based on project needs.
• Work hours are flexible, but meetings are typically scheduled between 9 am and 6 pm Eastern Standard Time.
• We will share the salary range for this position during the intro call. 
• You can see all of the stages of our interview process on our career page here.
• The hiring manager for this position is Stephen McFadyen, Chief Engineer. You can see his Linkedin profile here.

In this role, we’ll expect you to:

• Collaborate closely with simulation engineers, providing necessary input conditions for FEA and other simulations, and interpreting results to guide and optimize medical device design.
• Utilize SolidWorks to design and refine medical devices, ensuring compatibility with high-volume manufacturing processes like injection molding and stamping, while meeting functional and manufacturability requirements.
• Engage actively with hardware engineers and physicists, incorporating their feedback and understanding design trade-offs to develop efficient and effective medical device solutions.
• Generate comprehensive technical drawings and specifications for medical device components and assemblies, ensuring adherence to industry standards and suitability for specific application requirements.
• Document design processes and decisions, maintaining records of analysis and testing outcomes.
• Communicate progress and technical challenges to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

You might be right for this role if you have:

• Advanced knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Proficiency in using Solidworks to create complex designs and assemblies tailored for high-volume manufacturing processes.
• Strong skills in metrology, including the ability to accurately measure and validate parts to ensure they meet stringent design specifications and quality standards.
• Experience in effective vendor collaboration; communicating design requirements, overseeing manufacturing processes, and ensuring quality compliance.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Ability to effectively interpret and communicate complex data and results to colleagues with varying levels of technical understanding.
• Ability to prioritize and make progress on multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining focus on project goals in an iterative work environment.
• Have experience working within a regulated industry, preferably medical devices.
  
• At least 5 years of relevant industry experience.

Additional Details

About Synex Medical

Synex Medical was founded by CEO Ben Nashman in 2017 with a simple yet powerful vision - to provide individuals with real-time insights into their body's day-to-day functioning.

Since then, we've been on a mission to revolutionize healthcare by making predictive health monitoring the norm. Our compact, non-invasive device, powered by miniaturized magnetic resonance technology, will enable real-time monitoring of critical metabolites such as glucose and lactate and empower individuals to take control of their health.

We're supported by VC firms such as Accomplice and Radical Ventures, and we're headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. We hire employees in both Canada and the United States. In the U.S., most of our employees are located near the Boston area.

We value excellence, ambition, curiosity, accountability, and communication in our workplace culture, and we seek exceptional colleagues who put the team first and deliver outstanding results.

For us, stellar performance matters more than the amount of hours you work. We appreciate self-motivated, self-aware individuals who act like leaders and embrace the freedom and responsibility of our working environment.

Benefits

We're proud of the benefits package that we offer to employees, and we'll be expanding it further as we grow. It currently includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance - employee premiums are 100% paid for by Synex
• Flexible time off - No annual limits on vacation or sick time, with a 3-week vacation minimum each year
• Parental leave - 6 months fully paid leave for birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents
• Professional development reimbursement - up to $1,500 each year

Equal Opportunity

We believe that excellence isn't defined solely by qualifications, but also by the potential for growth and meaningful impact. Many highly capable individuals, especially those who identify as women or gender-nonconforming, may underestimate their abilities.

We encourage you to consider applying for this role if you believe you have the skills, experience, and passion to excel, even if you don't meet every single qualification. To assist you in this process, we recommend closely assessing your alignment with each job requirement rather than relying solely on your overall impression of the job. Your unique background, skills, and experiences could be a key to our success, so please don't let self-doubt hold you back.

And just to make it extra clear - we are an equal-opportunity employer. We value the collaboration of people with diverse ideas, experiences, and points of view. A diverse team makes Synex an exciting and creative place to work, and we welcome individuals from all walks of life.

All of our hiring choices are strictly based on business needs, job qualifications, and individual abilities, rather than any protected characteristics.

If you require accommodations for a disability during the interview process, please fill out our accommodations request form here. Your information will remain confidential and be used solely to determine appropriate accommodations for the interview process.