At Stoko, we know that life is better when we are able to do the activities we love. That’s why we’ve created the world’s first and only Supportive Apparel that’s proven to help people get active again and stay active for as long as possible. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, we have assembled a multi-disciplinary team of dreamers, designers, and disruptors who are up for the challenge of creating a brand new consumer category and learning a thing or two along the way.

Sound like something you’d like to be a part of? Perfect, keep reading.

Start Date: April 2025

Roles & Responsibilities

As part of the R&D team, you will have the opportunity to help Stoko design and test its creations while building and maintaining a product quality system. You can expect to do many of the following:

Product Design & Integrity

• Design and test durable and high-quality textile products and features, including Stoko support systems, seams, and fabric properties, with a strong focus on durability.

• Occasionally work on hard goods, such as control dial integrations and tensioning systems. 

• Verify product performance using Stoko’s in-house test equipment and third-party testing labs.

• Collaborate with the Product Experience Lead to validate designs with end consumers.

Product Quality Program 

• Assist in developing and implementing quality control processes for raw materials and finished products.

• Schedule and coordinate inspections of finished goods from overseas manufacturers.  

• Conduct warranty unit analysis to identify root causes of product failures and collaborate with manufacturing partners to improve product quality.

Test Equipment Development and Maintenance:

• Design, build, test, and maintain test equipment, including tensile testers, cyclic testers, biofidelic test fixtures, and 3D printers.

• Utilize a combination of software (MATLAB), electronics (soldering and circuit design), microcontrollers (Arduino), and mechanical engineering tools (SolidWorks & 3D printing) to build and maintain the equipment.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain detailed documentation of design processes, test procedures, and results.

• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings and progress to the team.
  

Qualifications/Experience:

• Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or Engineering Physics Degree or equivalent. 

• Proficient in the use of 3D CAD software (preferably SolidWorks) and mechanical design. 

• P.Eng is an asset. 

• Moderate knowledge in software programming (especially Arduino/C++ and MATLAB), and electronics. 

• Demonstrated understanding of machining and rapid prototyping methods.

• Experience with textiles or apparel is an asset. 

• Experience with tensile testing is an asset. 

• Awesomeness. That's right, you better be awesome.

Perks and Benefits:

We are a team that loves to laugh together, learn from each other, and take care of one another. As a full-time employee at Stoko, you will be eligible to receive a benefits package, as well as a health spending account to cover healthcare costs such as dental, vision care, RMT and more. Additionally, Stoko offers flexible schedules, unlimited coffee, team bonding, and an environment that fosters creativity, growth, and real responsibility.

Still excited? Awesome. Send us an email at jobs@stoko.ca! Please include a resume and a cover letter explaining why you’re excited and why you’re a great fit for our team.