Product Development Engineer

An innovative medical technology organisation is seeking a Product Development Engineer to support the advancement of next-generation medical devices from prototype through product verification and early-stage commercialisation.

Working within a multidisciplinary R&D team, you will contribute to the development of complex medical technologies involving electronics, software integration, user-centred design, and regulatory-compliant product development. This position offers a strong blend of hands-on engineering, technical coordination, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development

• Develop and refine medical device concepts into functional prototypes.
• Support product requirements definition and technical specifications.
• Participate in design reviews and engineering change activities.
• Drive continuous product improvements through testing and user feedback.
• Support design transfer and manufacturing readiness activities.

Technical Project Support

• Coordinate development activities across software, firmware, electronics, and external suppliers.
• Track technical milestones and project deliverables.
• Support risk identification and mitigation activities.
• Work alongside project managers and technical stakeholders to maintain timelines.

Testing & Verification

• Plan and execute engineering evaluations and performance testing.
• Support verification and validation programmes.
• Analyse test data and recommend design improvements.
• Ensure technical documentation is maintained throughout development.

Regulatory Compliance

• Work within medical device design control frameworks.
• Support risk management activities in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist with technical documentation and compliance deliverables.
• Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory teams throughout development.

External Collaboration

• Engage with suppliers, development partners, and research collaborators.
• Support interactions with clinical and academic stakeholders.
• Contribute to technical reporting and development updates.

Required Experience

• Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Medical Technology, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience within a regulated product development environment.
• Background in medical devices, healthcare technology, or advanced electronics products.
• Understanding of full product development life cycles.
• Experience supporting prototype development and product testing.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Preferred Experience

• Wearable medical devices.
• Neurotechnology or stimulation-based devices.
• Connected products and digital health platforms.
• Electronics and sensor integration.
• Human factors or usability engineering.
• Startup or innovation-focused environments.
• Clinical research or pilot study support.