R&D Engineer

Traferox creates, manufactures and commercializes products used to transplant solid organs (lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, pancreas). These products employ technologies invented by the transplant surgeons at the University Health Network (UHN). Traferox currently sells the TorEx Lung Perfusion System and the X°Port Lung Transport Device. Traferox Technologies is committed to improving the outcomes of organ transplants and to save patients’ lives.Job Description
Union:
Non-UnionNumber of vacancies:
1New or Replacement Position:
NewSite:
3-2400 Skymark Avenue, Mississauga, ON, CanadaDepartment: EngineeringReports to: Vice President of R&DSalary Range: $100,000 to $120,000 per yearHours:
40 hours per weekShifts:
Monday to FridayStatus:
Permanent Full-TimeClosing Date:
November 13, 2026Position Summary:The R&D Engineer is generally responsible for translating clinical needs from transplant surgeons into product ideas. They research new technologies, build proof-of-concept prototypes, demonstrate feasibility of new product concepts, and lay the foundation for new product design and development.Duties:Research current clinical needs in the field of organ transplantation via scientific literature surveys and interactions with medical professionals and researchersTranslate clinical needs into product requirements and system specificationsResearch and survey technologies that can be leveraged to build new products that fulfil clinical needsEstablish a solid scientific foundation to product design and communicate, via reports and presentations, to the clinical and design teamsDesign and build prototypes of proof-of-concept systems and use them to demonstrate feasibility and validate technological decisionsPlan, execute and report on testing of new design conceptsIdentify and interact with vendors to procure critical components of new organ preservation and perfusion systemsCollaborate with the product development team to transition R&D projects into product design and developmentParticipate in risk management activities;
identify hazards, evaluate risks and find mitigationsResearch the patent landscape for new product ideasParticipate into patent claim specifications for the company’s inventionsResearch the regulatory landscape for new product avenuesParticipate in the creation of preclinical validation protocolsAdhere to and enhance the Quality Management System (QMS), including developing and maintaining documentation and training other staff as appropriate.Qualifications
Education:Bachelor of Engineering degreeMaster’s of Science or Applied Science degreeExperience:2+ years experience with medical technology (could be through graduate studies)Skills and Knowledge:General knowledge of mechanical engineering conceptsGeneral knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, electronic instruments, etc.Experience with software development using scripting languages (e.G. Matlab or Python)High-level knowledge of human biologyHigh interest in medical technologyExcellent verbal and written communication skillsIndependent motivation and drive to achieve resultsAbility to work with minimal supervisionExperience with project planning, management and executio
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