Biomedical Engineer

I D & E Pty Ltd.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

IDE is seeking a Biomedical Engineer to drive innovation, product development and commercialisation of medical devices. You will work with designers, electronics engineers, software engineers and quality specialists to solve complex challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes for clients.

This role covers the full product development lifecycle, from concept through verification and manufacture, with exposure to multiple technologies and regulatory environments across Australia, the USA and Europe.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biomedical/Mechatronic/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in new product development or product engineering.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of DFMA and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve biomedical systems and devices across product lifecycle.
• Apply regulatory standards (ISO 13485) to ensure compliance and safety.
• Conduct material selection and biocompatibility studies as needed.
• Utilise 3D CAD modeling and prototyping; create functional prototypes.
• Perform verification testing and stakeholder validation to optimise performance.
• Contribute to design reviews and technical approvals.

Skills

Biomedical engineering

Mechatronic engineering

Mechanical engineering

Strong CAD skills

SolidWorks

Creo

DFMA

ISO 13485

Quality management

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronic Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

At IDE we love working with our partners to build better futures, working on over 500 projects across the medical technology landscape, including in the areas of respiratory care, drug delivery, connected medical devices and point-of-care diagnostics.

Making a difference is what matters to us, and our values of being resourceful, curious, thinking positively, putting others first, embracing complexity and taking ownership to drive successful outcomes.

IDE is a group of like-minded people who love working together to utilise design, engineering and entrepreneurial capabilities to create meaningful MedTech ventures.

About the role

We are seeking a Biomedical Engineer who is passionate about innovation, product development and bringing new ideas to market.

Working within multidisciplinary project teams, you will contribute to the design, development and commercialisation of medical devices and other innovative products. You will collaborate with industrial designers, electronics engineers, software engineers, quality specialists and project leaders to solve complex technical challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients.

This role provides exposure to the full product development lifecycle, from concept generation and prototyping through to verification, validation and manufacture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, and improve biomedical systems, medical devices, and instruments through all stages of the product development lifecycle.
• Apply knowledge of biomedical engineering principles, regulatory standards, and quality management systems (such as ISO 13485) to ensure compliance and safety.
• Conduct technical research including material selection for biocompatibility, regulatory and market analysis, and intellectual property evaluations relevant to medical technologies.
• Utilise advanced 3D CAD modeling, engineering drawing, and prototyping techniques including 3D printing to create functional medical device prototypes.
• Execute verification testing, user evaluations, and clinical stakeholder validation to optimise device performance and usability.
• Planning and delivering assigned project activities to achieve defined objectives.
• Applying sound engineering principles and analysis techniques to solve complex challenges.
• Collaborating effectively within cross-functional project teams.
• Managing stakeholder expectations and communicating project progress.
• Participating in design reviews and technical approvals.
• Position Title: Product Developer
• Employment Type: Full-time (38 hours per week)
• Salary: $70,000 to 80,000

About you

Desired Skills and Experience

You will have a passion for creating great products and possess both technical capability and a collaborative mindset.

• Degree qualification in Biomedical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum one year’s experience in new product development, product engineering or a related project-based engineering environment.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong CAD skills (preferably SolidWorks and/or Creo).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver outcomes to agreed timelines.
• Experience developing mechanical or electromechanical products for medium to high-volume manufacture.
• Experience in medical devices, healthcare, consumer products or regulated industries.
• Understanding of design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA).
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including injection moulding, sheet metal fabrication, machining and elastomers.
• Experience with engineering analysis and simulation tools, including FEA.
• Experience with prototyping technologies and product testing.
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems such as ISO 13485, ISO 9001 or GMP.
• Familiarity with product development methodologies, design controls and risk management practices.
• Awareness of medical device standards such as ISO 14971, IEC 62366 and IEC 60601

Why IDE

Why you will love working with us:

• Purpose-driven culture focused on Building Better Futures.
• Work on products that genuinely improve people's lives.
• Take ventures from "an idea on a napkin" to commercialised products in market.
• Be exposed to a wide variety of technologies, clients and projects.
• Work alongside experienced engineers, designers, researchers and innovators.
• Learn IDE's unique product development processes and venture-building approach.
• Gain exposure to start-ups, scale-ups and global multinational partners.
• Work on projects ranging from medical consumables and respiratory devices through to connected healthcare systems and pharmaceutical automation.
• Career development is supported through mentoring and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and partners across Australia, the USA and Europe.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible and supportive team culture.

Ready to join the team?

If you are ready to be challenged but fulfilled, and have the right skills, experience and, most importantly, the right attitude, then a truly unique role in a life-changing product development company awaits.