Senior Biomechanical Design Engineer

Senior Biomechanical Design Engineer

Galway, Co. Galway | Permanent | Hybrid

We are working with an innovative medical technology organisation to recruit a Senior Biomechanical Design Engineer to join its growing engineering team.

This is a senior, hands-on engineering role focused on the design and development of complex mechanical and electro-mechanical medical device systems, working within a highly regulated product development environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, sub-assemblies and complex assemblies for advanced medical devices.

• Develop test methods, measurement systems, fixtures, protocols and reports to evaluate product functionality.

• Generate engineering specifications based on functional and performance requirements.

• Troubleshoot technical issues and lead root cause investigations.

• Support the transition of new products into manufacturing.

• Identify, evaluate and support external manufacturing suppliers.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and cross-functional teams.

• Work within design control processes and prepare regulated technical documentation.

• Ensure designs and activities comply with applicable quality system requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline; postgraduate qualification advantageous.

• 7+ years’ engineering experience within the medical device industry.

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and ability to apply first-principles thinking to design decisions.

• Experience with catheter-based mechanical systems and torque transmission.

• Knowledge of complex electro-mechanical catheter systems and connection methods.

• Experience with rotary encoders would be advantageous.

• Strong 3D CAD and 2D drawing skills.

• Hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

• Willingness to travel internationally, up to approximately 25%.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on innovative medical device technology with the potential to make a meaningful impact on healthcare.

• Senior technical role within a growing organisation.

• Collaborative, highly skilled engineering environment.

• Strong focus on learning, development and technical progression.

• Flexible working environment.

• International exposure and collaboration across European and global teams.

Apply now to discuss this opportunity in confidence.