British Columbia Industrial Design Association

Location: Canada  – Victoria, British Columbia
Job Functions: Engineering, Product Development, Project Management

StarFish Medical http://www.starfishmedical.com/ is expanding and we are looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join our medical device development team.
The successful candidate will work closely with other members of our product development team(including industrial designers, electronics engineers, production engineers, physicists and other specialists) to develop and realize innovative medical products (from initial brief through to production release)
We are looking for:

• A brilliant design mind with at least 4 years of solid product design engineering experience.
• A creative engineer with strong ideation abilities and aesthetic sensibilities
• A team player who is keen to learn from others and share past experience
• Someone who is diligent, thorough and realistic with an eye for detail and a passion for intelligent design
• Someone with experience of working within a design engineering consultancy environment

As a key member of our team your role will include:

• Project and team management
• Day-to-day client communications
• Preparing product development proposals and mechanical specifications
• Participating in new concept brainstorming sessions, and contributing to an ongoing effort to optimize our product development process
• Working with ID staff to create concept designs that balance innovative engineering design, functional requirements and aesthetic appeal
• Providing creative engineering solutions, as needed, throughout development process in areas such as mechanism design and new technology development
• Reviewing concepts in terms manufacturing and cost feasibility
• Producing detailed, final drawings and specifications
• Verification and validation of designs (using computerized modelling and/or physical models), proposing of testing methods, test rig design and test result evaluation.

In order to be eligible for this position you will need:

• To be degree-educated with a recognized Mech. Engineering qualification
• Have a solid product design engineering background (Whilst a track record in developing medical devices is preferred, suitable candidates might also have experience in bringing FMCG, electronics or telecoms products to market)
• To demonstrate a strong proficiency in plastic part development from concept to production
• An appreciation of a range of manufacturing techniques, particularly the design constraints imposed by injection moulding, as well as a sound working knowledge of materials and processes
• A sound understanding of fundamental physical theories and general engineering principles
• Proficiency with SolidWorks (solids, surfacing, assembly, detail, etc.) is required
• Canadian citizenship, valid Canadian work permit/ authorization or NAFTA eligibility
• Team spirit and a sense of humour

ABOUT STARFISH MEDICAL
StarFish Medical helps medical device companies develop and bring world-class products to market. We are an ISO 13485 certified developer and manufacturer of high technology medical products on contract and in joint ventures. Our 30+ personnel are housed in a 6500 sq.ft. facility in Victoria, BC. The diversified team includes experts in engineering physics, electronics, software, firmware, mechanical engineering, industrial design and regulatory affairs.
As a design services firm, the project assignments are varied, frequently at the cutting edge of medical technology. Applications can vary from surgical tools to rehabilitation devices and large diagnostics instruments. The Artemis ultrasonic eye scanner and IOPac handheld pachymeter are both examples of medical devices that StarFish Medical has successfully designed and built for customers.
Victoria is consistently rated as one of the best small cities in the world in which to live and work. It is a recreational playground, set on the water, with easy access to kayaking, mountain biking, cycling, hiking, camping and surfing. StarFish Medical is located along the ‘Galloping Goose’ Trail, just minutes from the historic downtown core and inner harbour.