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.
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