R&D Mechatronics Engineer, Toronto

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the Company Flutter Care is a Canadian medtech startup redefining maternal and fetal health through breakthrough human-centered innovation. Our mission is simple: bring more joy, confidence, and connection to every step of the perinatal journey while driving better health outcomes. We equip expectant individuals with intuitive tools that help them make informed decisions and advocate for their wellbeing. We’re a small, dynamic, and resourceful team that moves quickly, collaborates closely, and builds with intention. If you enjoy solving big, complex challenges that truly matter, this is the place to be. Backed by leading investors and accelerators, Flutter Care is on a strong path to becoming a category leader and we’re looking for ambitious talent to help us shape the future.

About the Role Flutter Care is seeking a talented R&D Mechatronics Engineer to join our team and play a key role in advancing wearable health technology designed to transform maternal and fetal care. You’ll help shape the sensing architecture behind our platform, driving the research and development of sensing systems, bench test platforms, verification and validation activities, and cross-functional system integration.

You’ll work hands‑on with prototypes and electromechanical systems, rapidly iterating on designs, evaluating sensor performance, and supporting reliable integration across hardware, firmware, and software. This role is fast‑paced and highly collaborative, ideal for someone energized by solving complex technical challenges and building impactful healthcare technology from the ground up.

Responsibilities

Sensor&Electronics Development:

Research, evaluate, and integrate sensor technologies and supporting electronics for wearable sensing applications.

Mechatronic System Integration:

Design, assemble, and troubleshoot integrated electromechanical systems and functional prototypes.

Bench Testing&Validation:

Develop custom test fixtures, execute characterization experiments, and analyze data to guide design and validation activities.

Quality&Reliability Testing:

Perform verification and reliability testing with a focus on repeatability, traceability, and robust system performance.

Rapid Prototyping&Iteration:

Quickly prototype and refine concepts using electronics, mechanical components, and basic firmware to de‑risk technical challenges.

Firmware&Data Acquisition Support:

Develop or modify firmware and software tools for system control, testing, and data collection.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with hardware, firmware, software, and quality teams to support end‑to‑end system integration.

Documentation&Design Controls:

Maintain clear technical documentation, including test methods, design iterations, schematics, and validation results within regulated development processes.

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Biomedical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Hands‑on experience with electronic systems, sensor integration, and prototype development

Experience building, testing, and troubleshooting electromechanical systems

Familiarity with basic firmware and software development (e.g., microcontrollers, embedded C/C++, Python)

Experience designing and executing bench testing, characterization, and experimental validation activities

Skilled in designing experiments, evaluating datasets, and rapidly iterating based on results

Strong systems‑level thinking across electrical, mechanical, and software domains

Excellent problem‑solving and cross‑functional communication skills

Maintains high standards of technical documentation within regulated medical device development environments

Proactive, self‑driven, and comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams

Thrives in a fast‑paced startup environment with ambitious technical goals and evolving priorities

Preferred:

Experience working with multimodal sensor systems and complex sensing architectures

Ability to evaluate system‑level constraints and identify performance, timing, and integration risks

Exposure to embedded systems development and hardware‑software integration workflows

Experience with wearable device development and rapid prototype iteration

Demonstrated ability to solve complex, unconventional problems when standard methods fall short.

Familiarity with medical device standards and regulatory frameworks (ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, etc.).

Encouragement to Apply:

We recognize that candidates may not meet every qualification listed. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute in unique ways, we encourage you to apply. Your diverse experiences and perspectives can be invaluable to our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer Flutter Care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we are dedicated to ensuring that our hiring practices are fair and equitable.

Employment: Full‑time

Start Date: June/July 2026

Location: In‑person at our office in Downtown Toronto at MaRS Discovery District (101 College Street)

Salary Range: Competitive, negotiable based on experience

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