Algorithms & Image Processing… at Intellijoint… · Kitchener

The Company 

Intellijoint Surgical develops effective and easy-to-use technology to enhance surgeons’ care and patients’ lives. Our technology has been used in over 80,000 hip and knee surgeries to date. IJX is a new brand within Intellijoint seeking to further commercialize our core technology on a value-added OEM basis.  

The Position  

Reporting to the Technical Program Manager, IJX, the Algorithms & Image Processing Developer, IJX will contribute to the development of products in an OEM business unit, IJX, utilizing the proprietary features of Intellijoint Surgical’s products. This role includes exploring, prototyping, and applying technologies to solve a diverse array of clinical needs. This position is an opportunity to work with unique technology in a growing OEM business unit that can improve surgical outcomes and restore a patient’s quality of life. 

Main Duties:  

• Conceive, prototype, implement, and test algorithms to solve clinical problems relating to image processing, computer vision, and spatial registration.  

• Investigate and enable clinical applications of the IJX navigation system 

• Develop and manage data interfaces with medical imaging equipment 

• Create system-level prototypes, including algorithms, UI/UX, and mechanical instrumentation 

• Design and realization (e.g., 3D printing, machining) of prototypes and test phantoms 

• Support algorithm implementation during formal product development 

• Provide product design leads with information necessary to make informed decisions on design choices through the development and execution of test protocols and test phantoms, and data simulation and analysis, with clear and effective documentation of methodologies, results, and conclusions 

• Validate the performance of IJX navigation system accuracy and clinical algorithms with formal and ad-hoc testing 

Skills and Experience to Enable Success:  

• Degree in Engineering (preferably Biomedical, Systems Design, Mechatronics), Computer Science, or other related field 

• Master’s Degree or 1-2 years of relevant work experience (including relevant undergraduate coop experience) 

• Experience related to the application of medical navigation or optical tracking systems 

• Understanding of spatial geometry (coordinate systems, transformations, visualizations, etc) 

• A well-rounded individual, with particular interest in, experience with, and passion for understanding: 
  • Math (3D transformations, linear algebra, linear/non-linear optimizations, machine learning, computer navigation, statistics) 
  • Programming (Python, visualizations, UI, MATLAB, JS, C++) 
  • Medical Imaging (MRI, CT, X-ray, C-Arm, 3D Slicer, Mimics, DICOM, DRRs) 
  • Biomedical/ Clinical Engineering (surgery, biomechanics, medical robotics, image guidance, 3D printing) 
  • Image processing (segmentation, edge detection, object localization, computer vision) 
  • 3D Modeling/CAD (Solidworks, OnShape) 

• Passionate about creatively solving problems with practical solutions 

• Comfortable working outside your area of expertise 

• Exposure to a variety of surgical contexts (surgical observation, orthopaedics, cadaver labs) 

Why Join Us?  

• This is a unique opportunity to build something new and impactful  

• Strong support for career development and growth  

• Work with innovative products that can improve surgical outcomes and enhance patients’ quality of life  

• Be ready to innovate!  

• Work alongside a highly talented and driven group of team members and colleagues organization-wide  

• Work in an environment with high transparency and collaboration, along with lots of fun and social activities.  

• Be ok with change and share in our excitement as we scale   

• Flexibility so that you can do your best both at work and outside of it
   

Intellijoint Surgical is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive work environment. It is our policy to recruit and select applicants solely on the basis of their qualifications. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age, race, creed, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law.  

Intellijoint Surgical encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Those in need of accommodation at any stage in the recruitment process should notify hr@intellijointsurgical.com. Any information received that relates to accommodation needs of a candidate will be addressed in a confidential manner.