Job Posting for Biomedical Systems Engineer

Ideal Start Date: November 17, 2025

Salary: 70-80k CAD (adjusted based on experience and qualifications)

Benefits: Extensive benefits plan that covers health and dental care and paid vacation days

Term: In-person; full-time

Submission Requirements (IMPORTANT)

Please attach a cover letter that describes engineering projects that you have completed yourself or were in the lead position. Applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed.

About us

Based in Toronto, ON, Myo Palate is a biomanufacturing company producing ground pork using pig cells without the need to raise and slaughter animals. Our team includes scientists and engineers who use practical biotechnology to make meat production sustainable and accessible. Our work has been recognized by Forbes, Catalytic Health, and the Canadian Food Innovation Network.

About the Position

We are hiring a biomedical systems engineer who will design, build, and integrate hardware with biological systems. You will be responsible for the fabrication and assembly of hardware systems, implementation of controls and automation, and integration of equipment used in stem cell production in bioreactors. You will also support cell biology assays and routine equipment upkeep.

The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and goal-oriented. They must be able to meet the fast-paced nature of this field and provide deliverables that will advance the mission of the company.

About You

• Organized, proactive, and comfortable owning projects from requirements to commissioning
• Able to deliver in a fast-paced setting and work cross functionally with biology and engineering teams
• Curious, hands-on, and driven to build, test, and iterate with a practical mindset

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in mechatronics, mechanical, electrical, computer, chemical, or biomedical engineering
• Strong fabrication skills including CAD proficiency (SolidWorks preferred) and experience taking designs from concept to build
• Working knowledge of PLCs and industrial controls including ladder or IEC 61131 languages and PID tuning
• Experience with instrumentation and PAT sensors
• Proficiency in at least one programming language used for data and automation such as Python
• Experience with CFD in a tool such as Ansys or COMSOL or OpenFOAM
• Familiarity with stirred tank and perfusion bioreactors using sterile techniques
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
• Experience working with fluid handling systems, including pumps, valves, and flow sensors

About Your Responsibilities

A list of representative responsibilities is listed here. A more detailed list of responsibilities will be shared after an NDA is in place.

• Design and fabricate components and assemblies for lab and pilot equipment using CAD, machining, and additive manufacturing methods
• Build and integrate sensors, actuators, pumps, and fluid handling hardware into cell compatible systems
• Set up PLC based control for bioprocess equipment and implement PID control loops
• Configure data logging, alarms, and basic SCADA or HMI screens for equipment operation
• Run CFD studies for mixing, shear, gas transfer, and heat removal to inform hardware design and scale up
• Commission, maintain, and troubleshoot lab and pilot scale bioreactors and ancillary skids
• Write test plans, execute experiments, and analyze data to validate designs and processes
• Collaborate with biologists to ensure hardware meets sterility, biocompatibility, and usability needs
• Create clear documentation including drawings, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, SOPs, and reports