Senior R&D Engineer

Ambu A/S; Augsburg; Vor Ort; EUR 75.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ambu A/S in Augsburg, Germany, invites applications for a Senior R&D Engineer to join the Engineering Design team. You will own mechanical design across the full product development lifecycle for innovative medical devices, collaborating with diverse teams across Germany, Denmark, and Malaysia.

You are expected to drive design inputs, lead technical discussions, and mentor colleagues while balancing technical and strategic goals.

Qualifikationen

• A completed degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Extensive experience across the full product development cycle, ideally in medical devices or regulated industry.
• Strong CAD experience using Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, Inventor, or similar.
• Experience designing mechanical and plastic components for high‑volume manufacturing (injection molding, extrusion, tool design).
• Ability to evaluate manufacturability and make practical engineering decisions for production.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to influence diverse teams.
• Collaborative mindset and genuine interest in helping colleagues succeed.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Experience with micromanufacturing or small-scale mechanical products is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Drive and influence product development from concept to market launch.
• Identify user needs and define design inputs and specifications.
• Act as a key technical contributor within cross‑functional teams.
• Lead technical discussions and support decision‑making.
• Develop new or improve existing mechanical designs and assemblies.
• Translate concepts into robust prototypes and manufacturable solutions.
• Ensure designs are manufacturable at scale and meet cost targets.
• Maintain development documentation per regulatory requirements.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical engineering

CAD experience

Project leadership

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

CATIA

Inventor

Jobbeschreibung

Do you want to drive innovative product development from the very beginning? Are you eager to take responsib ility for th e development of innovative medical devices that make a real difference for patients and healthcare professionals worldwide? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where technicalexpertise, initiative, and teamwork are highly valued? And would you like to join a successful international company experiencing continued growth?

Ambu is currently looking for aSenior R&D Engineerto join our Engineering Design team inAugsburg, Germany. In this role, you will become part of a passionate and diverse team of engineers working together to develop the next generation of medical devices.

We are seeking an experienced engineer who has been involved throughout theentire product development lifecycle—from early concept generation and feasibility studies through design, verification, validation, industrialization, and market launch. You bring strong technicalexpertisecombined with the drive to move projects forward, overcome challenges, and deliver results.

In this position, you will thrive if you naturally take ownership, create momentum, and support those around you. You may currently work as a senior engineer, technical specialist, or design lead, but regardless of title, you are someone who can influence others, remove obstacles, and help teams succeed. You combine a hands‑on engineering mindset with the ability to see the bigger picture, balancing technical details with product, business, and projectobjectives.

The role is based at ourAugsburg sitein Germany. To support flexibility and collaboration, we offer ahybrid working model withthree days per week in the office and two days working remotely.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will play a keypartin the development of Ambu's future products. You can therefore expect to:

Drive and influence product development activities throughout the full development lifecycle, from concept to market launch.

Identifyuser needs, define design inputs and specifications, and contribute to the early innovation phases of development projects.

Act as a key technical contributor and trusted sparring partner within cross‑functional development teams.

Lead technical discussions and support decision‑making to ensure projects progress efficiently and successfully.

Develop new and improve existing mechanical design solutions, components, and assemblies for Ambu's product portfolio.

Translate technology concepts into robust prototypes and manufacturable product solutions.

Take responsibility for the mechanical design and construction of functionalities, parts, and assemblies, ensuring quality, performance, and safety.

Ensure products are manufacturable at scale, meet functional requirements, and remain within target cost frameworks.

Maintain development documentation in compliance with FDA, ISO, and other applicable regulatory requirements, including risk assessments,FMEAs, and tolerance analyses.

Collaborate closely with colleagues across Germany, Denmark, and Malaysia, as well as with suppliers, physicians, users, and external development partners.

Support and mentor less experienced engineers, contributing to a culture of collaboration, learning, and technical excellence.

Suggested Candidate Profile

Skills and experience can be gained inmany different ways, and we understand that the ideal candidate cannot be fully defined on paper. However, you are likely to succeed in this position if youbringmany of the following qualifications:

Acompleteddegree in Mechanical Engineering, Medical Engineering, or a related technical or scientific discipline.

Extensive experience working across the full product development cycle, ideally within medical devices or another highly regulated industry.

A proventrack recordof driving technical development projects and delivering results in complex environments.

Strong CAD experience using systems such as Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, Inventor,orsimilar.

Experience designing mechanical and plastic components for high‑volume manufacturing, including injection molding, extrusion, and tool design.

The ability to evaluate manufacturability and make practical engineering decisions based on real‑world production requirements.

Strong communicationand stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse teams.

A collaborative mindset and genuine interest in helping colleagues and teams succeed.

The ability to balance attention to detail with a broader strategic perspective.

Professionalproficiencyin written and spoken English.

Experience with micromanufacturing, precision components, hearing aids, or similar small‑scale mechanical products would be considered an advantage.

Ambu – A Visionary and International Workplace Where Your Efforts Matter

Ambu is a company with ambitious growth targets and a strong commitment to innovation. We achieve our goals through interdisciplinary collaboration between motivated and highly skilled employees across the globe.

Your contributions will have a direct impact on the products wedevelopand the patients and healthcare professionals who use them every day. By joining Ambu, you will become part of an international organization with an informal working environment, short decision‑making processes, and a strong culture of teamwork.

We offer excellent opportunities for professional and personal development, exciting technical challenges, and a comprehensive range of employee benefits.

Do You Want to Grow with Ambu?

If you are an experienced engineer who enjoys driving development, creating momentum, helping others succeed, and turning innovative ideas into successful products, we encourage you to apply today.

Please note that due to the summer holiday season, our recruitment process and response times may be slightly longer than usual. We appreciate your patience and look forward to reviewing your application.

About Ambu

Ambu has been bringing the solutions of the future to life since 1937. Today, millions of patients and healthcare professionals worldwide depend on the efficiency, safety and performance of our single‑use endoscopy, anaesthesia, and patient monitoring solutions. We continuously look to the future with a commitment to deliver innovative quality products that have a positive impact on patient care and the work of healthcare professionals. Headquartered near Copenhagen in Denmark, Ambu employs approximately 4,500 people in Europe, North America and the Asia Pacific.