Process Engineer (Toronto, ON - Hybrid)

For over 50 years, LifeLabs has been Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services.

We are committed innovators, operating Canada's first commercial genetics lab, and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. More than 112 million laboratory tests come through LifeLabs’ laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 passionate, caring, and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.

We know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At LifeLabs, you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians’ lives every day.

Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach. As part of this commitment, LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve.

We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.

These values are not just words on a page, they guide our actions and decisions every day and have come to define our team culture.

Position Summary

We’re looking for a collaborative and solutions-focused Process Engineer to support the reliability, efficiency, and performance of our laboratory equipment and processes. This is a hybrid role based in Toronto, offering the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams while maintaining flexibility.

In this role, you’ll provide technical expertise to improve equipment reliability and uptime, while contributing to safety and operational excellence through thoughtful design, layout optimization, and data-driven analysis. You’ll partner with Lab Operations, equipment suppliers, and engineering teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance overall performance.

Vacancy status:

This posting is for an existing position.

What You’ll Do

Equipment Reliability & Continuous Improvement:

• Partner with Lab Operations, equipment suppliers, and internal teams to develop and implement reliability improvement plans.
• Monitor performance against targets, track risks, and develop mitigation strategies to improve uptime and efficiency.

Laboratory Design & Equipment Solutions

• Design and develop laboratory layouts using SolidWorks and AutoCAD to optimize safety, workflow, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure designs meet operational and regulatory requirements.
• Design jigs, fixtures, and benchtop electromechanical equipment to enhance safety, ergonomics, and process performance.

Procurement & RFP Support

• Provide technical input during RFP processes, including specification development, vendor evaluation, and proposal assessment.

Documentation & Operational Support

• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including technical drawings, schematics, procedures, and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Support additional engineering and continuous improvement initiatives that advance operational excellence.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience, ideally in high-tech manufacturing, machine design, or process improvement environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• P.Eng designation (or eligibility) is preferred.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) and exposure to scripting/programming languages (e.g., Python) is an asset.
• Familiarity with data analytics and emerging technologies (e.g., machine learning/AI) supporting predictive maintenance or process optimization is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

At LifeLabs, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking