Manufacturing Technologist

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Technologist at STEMCELL Technologies plays a key hands-on role in the manufacturing, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of medical research laboratory instruments. You will contribute directly to the production of advanced lab automation systems used by researchers around the world, bringing strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and experience in a production environment to support high-quality, reliable instrument builds.

You will be part of a dynamic, product manufacturing team responsible for the assembly and testing of the electrical and mechanical technology in our benchtop instruments. As Canada’s largest biotechnology company, STEMCELL provides leading edge instrument and reagent solutions that drive our customers' research at the forefront of science. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to manufacturing and design innovation, as well as maintaining STEMCELL's leadership presence in the life sciences industry.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently perform instrument module electrical and mechanical assembly; verify the product quality and performance.
• Diagnose and resolve all common assembly and system performance issues.
• Perform refurbishment activities for instruments and prepare for resale.
• Adhere to the established manufacturing schedule by effective planning and time management.
• Accountable for inventory control of raw materials, sub-assemblies and finished goods (incoming inspections, regular cycle count, inventory transactions and adjustments in ERP system).
• Provide guidance to the design team on requirements for manufacturability.
• Maintain device manufacturing, assembly and testing records.
• Draft and update assembly instruction documents and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Represent the Manufacturing Team during Quality and TÜV audits.
• Ensure compliance of written procedures consistent with ISO 13485 for component incoming inspection, part picking, instrument assembly, and product release testing.
• Responsible for training and mentoring of staff as required.

Knowledge And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma with 5-8 years of relevant experience, preferably with at least 2 years of experience in manufacturing mechanical, electrical, and optical systems.
• Familiarity with robotics, vision systems, liquid handling, automation and software systems with strong diagnostic and problem solving skills.
• Specialization or on-the-job experience required; experience in ISO certified companies is an asset.
• Team oriented yet self-motivated and able to work independently with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation) both in one-on-one and in group settings.
• Highly flexible, good tolerance for ambiguity and able to quickly adapt to changing priorities.

Key skills/competency

• Mechanical Assembly
• Electrical Assembly
• Instrument Testing
• Troubleshooting
• Inventory Control
• SOP Documentation
• ISO 13485 Compliance
• Robotics
• Automation Systems
• Quality Audits