Senior Verification and Validation Engineer

About You:

You possess excellent problem-solving skills and approach every problem with a friendly and positive attitude. You are self-motivated and have a high level of autonomy and enjoy working in a highly technical, fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. You take ownership of a problem and seek additional information where sufficient input is lacking to proceed with testing and see the problem through to resolution. You take pride in making things work and seeing others effectively use what you worked on.

What You'll Do:

• Take ownership of various design verification and validation activities;

• Work closely with the R&D and engineering teams to comprehend and scrutinize complex hardware and system-level requirements;

• Effectively plan out the execution of tasks and ensure buy-in from internal and external stakeholders;

• Complete documentation for results and reports to be submitted to regulatory bodies;

• Use exploratory test techniques to provide early testing feedback throughout the design and development process;

• Design and develop methods and test tools, manual and automated, to aid in efficient and systematic testing;

• Demonstrated use of reliability and quality engineering methods and tools – DFMEA, life data analysis, reliability testing, statistical analyses, etc;

• 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 hardware bug fixes, and perform regression testing;

• Assist with the process of transferring the design to manufacturing;

• Manage test equipment to comply with calibration requirements and perform inspection on equipment.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or equivalent;

• 7+ years of related experience;

• 2+ years of professional experience in a team working on new product development;

• Experience in a regulated industry (specifically medical, automotive, aerospace);

• Hands-on expertise with electrical test and measurement equipment: oscilloscopes (voltage/current/power), multimeters, signal generators, optical systems, computer vision, machine learning;

• Advanced level analytical programming (Python, Matlab, etc).

Bonus points for:

• Experience developing/testing/production of IVD devices;

• Experience designing specialized electro-mechanical and optomechanical test fixtures;

• A hands-on attitude backed by hands-on experience

• Scripted automated testing (e.g. using Python or JavaScript with Test and Measurement equipment);

• Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks), prototyping equipment (CNC, 3D printing, laser cutter), and general machine shop experience;

• Knowledge of the following standards: IEC 60601, ISO 13485, ISO 14971;

• Experience with the medical device product development lifecycle;

• Appreciation of puns

Why Join Us?

At Vital, you will:

• Apply deep verification and validation expertise to technology that directly impacts patient care and diagnostic quality.

• You will see your work move from rigorous testing into real-world clinical use.

• You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists who value curiosity, rigor, and clear communication, with meaningful autonomy to shape how testing is planned and executed.

• You will have access to advanced tools, labs, and methodologies, and the opportunity to introduce new techniques and standards that elevate product reliability and safety.

• You will grow your career across the full product lifecycle—from concept through verification, validation, and transfer to manufacturing—in a culture that values kindness and practical problem-solving.

Please note: For the Greater Toronto area, the expected salary range for this position is between $90,000 and $10,000 CAD.

Compensation will be determined based on the individual's demonstrated experience, education, training, relevant certifications or licensure, and other applicable business and organizational factors.

This role is a current onsite vacancy.

About Vital

Vital is revolutionizing point-of-care diagnostics with our VitalOne platform, delivering real-time care wherever patients are. Our mission is to democratize health technology, making healthcare more accessible and proactive.

Our global team of experts spans chemistry, software, engineering, and microfluidics. We thrive on change, operate on trust, and value diverse perspectives. Our growth-minded culture empowers front-line decision-making and fosters impactful work.

We seek tenacious, bold individuals ready to transform healthcare. At Vital, your talent will make a difference as we work to ensure everyone has access to care when and where they need it.

Vital Biosciences Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation in order to participate in our hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.