Material Engineer

Freelance Materials Engineer / Scientist (Medical Devices)

Location: Remote (with up to 20% travel to vendor sites in Germany required)
Contract: 12-month freelance contract, potential for extension

About the Role:
We are seeking hands-on Materials Engineers or Scientists with strong expertise and applied, practical knowledge of soft metal alloys and/or medical coatings. This role offers the opportunity to shape the material and coating strategy for a life-changing technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with vendors to optimise alloy compositions and treatments for performance and safety.
• Develop and characterise coating formulations for durability and bio compatibility.
• Drive process development and deposition techniques.
• Collaborate with the broader technical team to align materials performance with implant requirements.
• Support vendor selection, prototype builds, and testing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in medical device materials development, with strong preference for candidates who have evaluated materials through in vivo animal and human trials.
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise in soft metal alloy optimisation and/or thin film or coating deposition.
• Experience translating materials to optimal structural design of a medical device; CAD drafting is a strong plus.
• Understanding of cardiovascular physiology and anatomy; experience observing or supporting cases is a strong plus.
• Passion for innovation and willingness to operate in a dynamic, early-stage environment.

Why Join?

• Work on a high-impact, first-in-class technology with strong clinical and strategic validation.
• Collaborate with a small, expert team deeply committed to meaningful innovation.
• Flexible structure with potential for long-term engagement.