Equipment Technologist; Onsite

Kardium Inc., 155-8518 Glenlyon Parkway, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Posted Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

We are seeking an Equipment Technologist who will be responsible for fabricating equipment, assisting in equipment troubleshooting and repairing equipment used in the production of medical devices. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards (FDA, ISO 13485) and internal quality systems by maintaining accurate records and ensuring equipment operates within specified tolerances.

Please note, this opportunity is an onsite work arrangement, located in Burnaby, BC.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Source, machine, assemble, and install equipment in both manufacturing and the training center.
• Conduct troubleshooting and repair activities on production equipment.
• Identify process and equipment improvement opportunities and assist with their implementation.
• Assist with changes to manufacturing infrastructure, including designing and fabricating fixtures.
• Coordinating the fabrication of spare equipment and custom spare parts with the equipment management teams.
• Support the development of equipment fabrication instructions.
• Collaborate with Engineers to maintain optimal part inventory levels supporting both Production operations and the Training Center.
• Train and mentor peers on tooling fabrication best practices, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to established procedures.
• Support Engineers with new equipment introduction, contributing to the development of robust, sustainable, and scalable technical solutions.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in manufacturing, or machine shop work.
• Hands on craftsperson with an eye for detail and precision.
• Strong diagnostic and critical thinking skills.
• Experience using the following equipment:
  Manual lathes and mills, laser welders, laser cutters, drills, taps, sheers, grinders.
• Experience with CAD software, ideally Solidworks.
• Excellent organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication and technical documentation skills.
• Flexible and able to take on additional responsibilities as appropriate.
• Technical diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment such as ISO
  13485 or AS9100.
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment.
• Experience writing technical procedures and reports.
• Experience with computer aided manufacturing (CAD CAM).

Kardium has listed the total cash compensation range (base salary + 5% RRSP contribution) that we expect to pay applicants for this role, as of the time of this posting. Pay offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. For candidates with more or less experience than listed above, the pay range will be adjusted.

As a permanent employee, you will also participate in Kardium’s stock option plan.

• $74,000 - $90,000 (CAD Annually)

Total cash – the total cash we’ve listed for this position includes a base salary, plus a contribution to a Registered Retirement Savings plans (RRSP) to help support your financial goals.

Comprehensive medical & dental coverage – for all permanent employees – effective as of Day 1, with no waiting period.

Work-day flexibility – additionally, we provide 3 personal days per year.

Support – for you (and your dependents) overall well‑being.

Career progression and learning support.

Professional membership support.

Family building – we provide top up for both maternity leave & adoptive leave. Employees can also enroll in benefit coverage for fertility drug treatment.