Systems Engineer I

Position Summary

At STERIS, our mission is to help create a healthier and safer world. As a global leader in infection prevention, sterilization, and decontamination solutions, we support healthcare providers and life sciences organizations in delivering safe patient care every day. Our innovative technologies, commitment to quality, and collaborative culture make STERIS a place where employees can build meaningful careers while making a real impact. If you're looking to grow your engineering career in a dynamic environment that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

We are seeking a Systems Engineer I to join our Engineering team in Beauport, QC .

In this role, you will independently execute system-level engineering activities for new products and enhancements to existing solutions. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to translate customer and stakeholder needs into robust technical requirements, guide integration and verification activities, and help ensure successful project execution. As a key technical contributor, you will apply systems thinking to complex challenges, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and help drive technical decisions throughout the product development lifecycle.

Please note that this is a Full-Time/Permanent and hybrid position.

What You Will Do As a Systems Engineer I

• Execute systems engineering activities throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring alignment across engineering disciplines.
• Support the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including Design History Files (DHF), configuration documentation, and related project records.
• Gather, analyze, and translate stakeholder requirements, including customer, regulatory, quality, reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability needs, into actionable engineering specifications.
• Contribute to the development of technical strategies, system architectures, feasibility assessments, and subsystem requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on complex projects and contribute as a key member of new product development initiatives.
• Define system testing strategies and drive verification and validation activities to ensure product requirements are met.
• Investigate technical challenges, perform analyses, and develop innovative solutions that enhance customer outcomes.
• Develop a strong understanding of customer workflows and use cases to help shape product design and functionality.
• Execute system-level feasibility studies and evaluate technical trade-offs, risks, and opportunities throughout project execution.
• Work independently on routine assignments while collaborating closely with senior engineers and project stakeholders on more complex initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Experience, Abilities and Competencies required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Systems Engineering or a related engineering discipline; relevant internship and co-op experience will be considered.
• Fluency in French and advanced proficiency in English.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to evaluate technical challenges and recommend effective engineering approaches and solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a passion for continuous learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma training or certification.
• Experience working in a regulated industry, such as medical devices, healthcare, life sciences, or manufacturing.

Key Competencies for Success

• Technical Excellence: Demonstrate strong engineering fundamentals and apply sound technical judgment to solve complex problems.
• Strategic Thinking & Adaptability: Understand how their work contributes to broader project and business objectives, apply a structured approach to planning, and adapt effectively as priorities and requirements evolve.
• Collaboration & Influence: Use facts and data to communicate recommendations, build strong working relationships across teams, and work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes.

What STERIS Offers

At STERIS, we offer a stimulating work environment with real opportunities for advancement! STERIS is a well-established company operating in the medical equipment field, specifically in decontamination, sterilization, and other infection prevention technologies. This field directly impacts people’s health, which is why we make sure to surround ourselves with a rigorous team that adheres to the highest quality standards.

what We Offer

• Competitive compensation;
• A range of employee benefits, including:
• A comprehensive and flexible group insurance plan – offering various options and approximately 90% covered by STERIS. This plan includes prescription drug coverage, vision care, paramedical services, and dental care;
• Telemedicine services;
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• A bank of personal days (5 days);
• A schedule of 12 holidays (including 8 statutory holidays);
• A day off on your work anniversary;
• A group RRSP with employer contributions from STERIS, up to 3% of annual salary;
• A corporate bonus program;
• Typical workweek: Monday through Thursday with some roles eligible for an early finish Friday.
• An experienced and multidisciplinary team;
• A safe environment at the forefront of continuous improvement.

This position requires knowledge of English due to the nature of the duties involved, including regular communications outside the province of Quebec, training, email communications, and frequent meetings and interactions with English-only employees. The employer has taken all reasonable steps to avoid imposing this language requirement, in accordance with the Charter of the French Language.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit

STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.