Medical Device Risk and Quality Engineering Co-op (Hybrid)

at  Kardium Inc

Term: January 2025
Duration: 4 months, with the possibility of extension
Openings: 1 position
Salary Range: $3,650- $4,525 CAD per month
Application Deadline: Tuesday September 24, 2024
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 have now completed our pivotal clinical study and our focus is on regulatory approvals and commercial launch. This is an exciting and significant milestone in our journey to bring this ground-breaking technology to patients.
As a member of the Quality and Risk Engineering team, you will get hands-on experience building a world-class manufacturing operation and will be pivotal in developing best practices as we scale our capability and capacity. The Quality and Risk Engineering Co-op responsibilities will be varied and revolve around assisting with non-conformance investigations with the Quality Engineering team, analysing the impact of proposed processes and design changes on patient safety with the risk management team, and working on process improvements with the production and engineering teams.
Please note, this opportunity is a hybrid work arrangement, located in Burnaby, BC.
Meaningful work you will be a part of

You will engage in activities that develop practical and transferable skills such as:

• Working on process improvement projects to increase production efficiency and reduce rate of defects, including MSAs (Measurement Systems Analyses)
• Performing investigations of manufacturing product issues and incoming material issues
• Assisting with root cause analysis and testing to resolve issues relating to clinical feedback
• Risk analysis of proposed process and design changes, including working with testing and requirements teams to ensure that control measures are effective
• Contributing to the risk management file for commercially viable product
• Conducting design reviews for FMEAs, requirements, and process control plans

What you bring to the team
Our Kardium team is smart, creative, and passionate about creating cutting-edge medical devices to help improve people’s lives. We work within a collaborative environment based on trust and respect. And we understand that only by working together can we solve the unsolvable.

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

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Enthusiasm toward finding innovative solutions to unforeseen challenges
• A history of success working in a team setting
• A strong grasp of mathematics and data analysis tools
• Some experience with FMEAs and root cause analysis
• Enrollment in post-secondary program such as mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or other program related to medical device design and manufacturing
• Completion of at least 2 academic years and 1 co-op work term

Why work at Kardium?
A meaningful Co-op/Intern term experience, working with truly innovative technology and an ambitious team, combined with:
Make a Difference: Knowing every day that you are making a difference in people’s lives by helping treat a condition that debilitates millions worldwide.
Meaningful Work: Gain hands on experience working on projects that make an impact, giving you valuable experience to kickstart your career.
Team Bonding Events: Connect with peers (of 30+ Co-ops) and participate in fun team activities, social events, and monthly Co-op events.
Development & Growth: Collaborating with engaged leaders and multi-disciplinary teams who are committed to your success by mentoring and supporting your development and growth.
Innovative Projects: Be part of cutting-edge projects where you can share your ideas and learn new skills in a fast-paced environment.
Life at Kardium
What makes us a great place to work?
Our Purpose Our People Our Culture
Patient first ​ Brilliant ​ Excellence
Innovation ​ Achievers​ Communication
Quality Trust ​ Decision making ​
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, 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!
How to apply
To apply for this position, please upload three separate documents in PDF format via our Careers Page:
1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Most recent transcripts (to be combined in one PDF document)
Please note, there are also required questions to be completed, as a part of your overall application

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Enthusiasm toward finding innovative solutions to unforeseen challenges
• A history of success working in a team setting
• A strong grasp of mathematics and data analysis tools
• Some experience with FMEAs and root cause analysis
• Enrollment in post-secondary program such as mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or other program related to medical device design and manufacturing
• Completion of at least 2 academic years and 1 co-op work ter