Mechanical Engineer Intern

Job Responsibility:

Come join a team of highly skilled individuals who are dedicated to developing technology that will detect disease and save lives.

Breathe BioMedical (BBM) is a medical technology company focused on developing a simple, accessible and non-invasive breath test for early-stage breast cancer. Breath analytics involves the collection, processing, and analysis of breath samples to identify biomarker patterns associated with specific diseases. BBM is located in Moncton, New Brunswick and its US subsidiary is located in Boston, Massachusetts. Our team at BBM consists of individuals who embody our core values, which are, communication, integrity, innovation, collaboration, and accountability. One day, detecting disease will be as easy as breathing.

Student interns are a vital part of Breathe BioMedical's development. Engineering interns are recruited to work on specific projects based on their skills and education levels. Projects will allow interns to complete tangible deliverables that both advance the companies development goals and compliment the students' learning objectives.

Fall Internship Details (4/8 Months):

Start Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024

End Date: Friday, December 20, 2024 -or- Friday, April 25, 2025

Duration: 16 weeks -or- 34 weeks

Hours/Week: 37.5

Reporting to: Chris Purves (CTO)

Note: This position requires the intern work in the Moncton Laboratory. Remote work is not possible.

Please indicate in your cover letter the duration of internship you are seeking.

Breathe BioMedical's Technology:

Breathe BioMedical's platform technology has sensitivity to detect volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the breath down to the parts per trillion. The platform is comprised of three (3) proprietary devices, a Breath Sampler to collect breath, a ‘Spectrometer' to process breath samples and a MLA software that analyzes raw spectral data from the Spectrometer to identify the presence of disease. The Breath Sampler is a portable tabletop device used to collect alveolar air from subjects quickly and efficiently and concentrate VOCs from alveolar air into a thermal desorption tube, which can then be transported to a central lab for analysis. The Spectrometer is a highly sensitive device into which a breath sample-filled sorbent tube is loaded. The VOCs in the sorbent tube are mobilized through application of standard heating protocols and injected into the ring down chamber for analysis. The Spectrometer uses three advanced infrared lasers to probe the VOCs' optical absorption properties.

Responsibilities:

• Design (3D CAD/2D Drawings) to increase product line performance, reliability, and usability

• Work on component design & optimization for upscaled production (DFMA)

• Assist in developing in-house manufacturing capabilities to bring part manufacturing in-house

• Demonstrate ability to continuously learn, incorporate and apply new knowledge in the work environment.

• Participate in engineering and design meetings

• Assist in the development of product

• Take full responsibility for tasks, including consistent review of own work to identify and improve an approach for producing high quality work products, while working under supervision

Qualifications:

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in mechanical engineering (preference 3rd year or above)

• Relevant industry experience is an asset

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient in Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (SolidWorks experience is an asset)

• Proficient in MS Office, including MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint

• Tech savvy - willingness to learn how to use relevant tools/software as needed

• Team player, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated integrity, values, principles, and work ethic

• Willing and able to learn and work independently with minimal supervision

• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines

• Integrity within a professional environment

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to View email address on ca.edajobs.com.

Breathe Biomedical is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.