R&D Engineer

On Q Recruitment; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Relocation assistance

Sponsorship for overseas applicants

Job summary

On Q Recruitment seeks an engineer to join a pioneering medical technology leader's R&D team in Perth. You will drive design, development, testing and optimization of regenerative medical devices from concept to verification, supporting technology transfer into manufacturing.

The role requires a high level of drive and initiative, with ownership of defined product development programs and collaboration with commercial, quality and regulatory teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' work experience in medical device development or biotechnology or advanced manufacturing.
• Strong technical writing and data analysis.
• Experience with GMP or ISO13485 environments.
• Ownership of product development programs and vendor management.
• Experience with design verification and validation activities.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, testing and optimization of regenerative medical devices.
• Plan and execute development projects for new product development (NPD).
• Lead design verification and validation activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with commercial, quality and regulatory teams.

Skills

Biomechanical testing

Computational modelling

Simulation

Data analysis

Technical writing

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Postgraduate studies

Job description

This is an exciting new opportunity for an engineer to be part of a pioneering leader in medical technology. As part of the R&D team you would support design, development, testing and optimization of regenerative medical devices. The role has a strong focus on new product development driving prototype development from concept through to verification and supporting technology transfer into manufacturing.

About the Role

As this is a newly created role for the existing R&D team, they would like the successful candidate to have a high level of drive and initiative, with a mindset of process improvement and innovation. Your experience within engineering will lead you to be the subject matter expert and your experience in NPD will see you planning and executing development projects, executing design verification and validation activities, and collaborating cross functionally with multiple teams including commercial, quality and regulatory teams.

About You

A minimum of 5 years' work experience in medical device development or biotechnology or advanced manufacturing is expected. Relevant post graduate studies would be highly regarded. Essential skillsets would be - strong technical writing; Hands on experience in biomechanical testing, computational modelling, simulation and data analysis. You will need the ability to take ownership of a defined product development program and demonstrate superior communication and organizational skills to manage external vendors and consultants. This is a high profiled role within the business, so confidence working with senior executives is critical. Experience working in GMP or ISO13485 controlled environments ideal.

What's on Offer

An attractive salary that reflects your experience and the opportunity to take part in the company's equity plan. A clearly defined career path within a fast-paced environment. This role is based in Perth so relocation will be available for the successful candidate and potentially sponsorship for overseas applicants with medical device industry experience.