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About Orpyx

Orpyx is a leading health technology company dedicated to improving outcomes for people living with diabetes through personalized remote care and continuous foot monitoring. Our flagship product, the Orpyx Sensory Insole System, is transforming diabetes care by helping prevent diabetic foot ulcers-one of the most serious and costly complications of diabetes and a leading cause of lower-limb amputation. Our dedicated remote monitoring team, comprised of credentialed nurses, leverages advanced data science and clinical workflows to deliver personalized support, proactive risk detection, and timely clinical escalation. With a whole-person approach to chronic disease management, Orpyx empowers individuals to take control of their health, reduce complications, and maintain mobility and independence. We are an ISO 13485 certified company committed to providing high-quality medical solutions that consistently meet customer needs and regulatory requirements.

Who we are

At Orpyx, we are a team of mission-driven innovators committed to improving outcomes for people living with diabetes. Our diverse backgrounds across healthcare, medical device, technology, software, data science, and operations enable us to solve complex clinical challenges with rigor and creativity. What unites us is a shared dedication to excellence, accountability, and meaningful impact. As we grow, we are focused on building a high-performing team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and integrity-while maintaining the supportive and innovative culture that defines who we are.

What you'll do

Reporting to the Director, Mechanical Design and working as part of a cross-functional team, this multifaceted intern role is built for someone who wants to get their hands dirty, own real work, and make a tangible contribution over the summer. They will be helping to design and implement testing protocols and tools to assess product reliability and performing root cause analysis as it relates to system and process issues.

On a day-to-day basis, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Owning the full lifecycle of assigned tests - setup, operation, teardown, data collection, and analysis
• Coordinating sample preparation and test scheduling with engineering, operations and production
• Preparing clear and concise summary reports for the engineering team to review
• Analyzing results and provide recommendations for improvements
• Designing test fixtures, jigs, and tooling to support testing and product development using CAD software
• Producing detailed technical drawings for the purpose of manufacturing
• Assembling prototypes required for testing of new designs
• Performing structured teardowns and root cause investigations of returned product
• Designing and implementing testing tools and methodologies intended to improve product reliability
• Modifying and generating work instructions to support the hand-off of assembly to production
• Actively leverage AI tools to assist with data analysis, test documentation, and workflow efficiency

Additionally, due to the ever-changing and sometimes chaotic environment of an early-stage high-tech company, the Biomechanical Engineering Intern may assume additional responsibilities, as required.

What you'll bring

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or a related Engineering field
• Proven data collection and data analysis experience
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working with hand and power tools, electro-mechanical devices, test equipment (i.e. Mark-10, Instron) and 3D printers is considered an asset
• Familiarity with data analysis software packages such as PowerBI, Python, etc. is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with CAD design tools such as SolidWorks, Fusion360, etc. is considered an asset
• Strong preference for candidates who are pragmatic perfectionists
• Brings creative energy to the development and execution of projects
• A self-starter with strong communications skills who can work well independently and in a team environment
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (ISO 13485 or 9001) considered an asset

The details

Employment status: Temporary full-time from September 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026. This position is contingent upon the successful receipt of grant funding.

Schedule: 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday.

Work location:Please note that this position is required to work onsite at our Head Office located at Suite 205, 1240 - 20thAvenue S.E.

Application instructions and deadline: Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining why your skills and experience make you an excellent candidate for this role, along with unofficial transcripts, by July 14, 2026.

For more information, visit:https://www.orpyx.com