Mechanical Engineer - Medical Equipment Design

Business Nest; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Business Nest is seeking a Full-Time Mechanical Engineer to design and optimise medical equipment and mechanical components using CAD software. You will prepare specifications, drawings and design documentation for components and completed products.

You will conduct calculations, simulations and testing to verify safety, strength and reliability, develop prototypes, and coordinate with external designers and suppliers. Strong communication and regulatory knowledge, including TGA, are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 3 years of mechanical design or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Proficient in CAD software such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Ansys, AutoCAD or Creo.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience coordinating suppliers and outsourcing.
• Ability to prepare engineering drawings and specs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with safety and regulatory requirements (e.g., TGA).

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise mechanical components, linkage systems and medical equipment using CAD software.
• Prepare technical specifications, engineering drawings and design documentation for components and complete products.
• Conduct engineering calculations, simulations and performance testing to assess structural stability, strength, load capacity, safety and reliability.
• Develop and evaluate prototypes to verify functionality, manufacturability, performance and compliance with design requirements.
• Prepare technical briefs and provide engineering instructions to external designers, fabricators, contract technicians and manufacturers.
• Investigate equipment failures and mechanical defects, perform root‑cause analysis and develop appropriate technical and design solutions.
• Ensure products and equipment comply with applicable safety, performance, quality and regulatory requirements, including relevant TGA requirements.
• Analyse equipment performance data, field experience and customer feedback to recommend improvements to product design, functionality and reliability.
• Prepare engineering reports, project plans, testing records, failure reports, technical manuals and compliance documentation.
• Resolve product failures in the field. Determine cause and instruct technical contractors

Skills

CAD software

Project management

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Supplier coordination

Technical communication

Design for manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Ansys

AutoCAD

Creo

Job description

Business Nest is seeking a Full-Time Mechanical Engineer to design and optimise medical equipment and mechanical components using CAD software. You will prepare specifications, drawings and design documentation for components and completed products.

You will conduct calculations, simulations and testing to verify safety, strength and reliability, develop prototypes, and coordinate with external designers and suppliers. Strong communication and regulatory knowledge, including TGA, are essential.