Role Description:R&D Engineer
RetiSpec is an artificial intelligence (AI) medical imaging company developing tools for the early detection of disease biomarkers in the eye. RetiSpec is seeking a R&D Engineer to support continued development of RetiSpec’s hyperspectral retinal imaging platform. The successful applicant will be responsible for device assembly, testing and calibration, assessing new hardware components, developing calibration procedures, improving system integration and performance (optical, mechanical, electrical, software), and providing hardware and software support to clinical partners.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Assembly and testing of hyperspectral retinal imaging hardware
- Development of calibration procedures and tolerances to ensure system reliability and accuracy
- Design and testing of next-generation hardware (optical, mechanical, electrical, software)
- Manages the support and configuration of all systems including hardware and software setup and installation, hardware inventories, vendor management, account management, and maintenance of hardware and software, and user training
- Provides training for device users on new applications and features
- Handles on-call responsibilities for imaging systems and training, requiring a working knowledge of imaging hardware, software, and applications, including troubleshooting and providing solutions for problem reports
- Conducts repairs or coordinates with vendors, if necessary
- Works to constantly improve customer service
- Maintains equipment and software inventories
- Evaluates new products and services
- Provides subject matter expertise in the areas of hyperspectral retinal imaging and Alzheimer’s disease
- Must be self-motivated, organized, capable of working independently, as well as in a team environment
- Possess strong oral and written communication skills
- This position normally requires occasional travel to the USA. A valid driver’s license preferred
- Work at least 4 out of 5 week days in office (Toronto)
- Ability to lift and carry up to 23kg
Knowledge and Experience:
- Degree in Electrical engineering, Physics, Optics, Biomedical or related field
- 2+ years of prior work experience in signal processing and analysis
- Previous experience with hyperspectral imaging or spectroscopy is an asset
- Optical and/or electrical design experience is an asset
- 2+ years of Python experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with people internally and externally is required
- Experience with multitasking among multiple projects and teams and working independently in a fast-paced, highly interactive environment
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize activities based on ambiguous or quickly changing information and environments
- Ability to translate customer needs into clear product requirements for R&D is important
Benefits:
- Medical insurance covers employees, spouses and children.
- 4 weeks vacation
- Competitive salaries
- Working in midtown Toronto
- Options for growth
- Working in a friendly, supportive and positive environment