Graduate Development Engineer

Aerogen; Galway; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical care

Bonus & Pension

Aerogen Connect program

Community giving

Job summary

Aerogen, based in Galway, Ireland, invites applications for a Graduate Development Engineer to join our Aerosol Technology group. You will collaborate with a team of engineers to design, develop and improve nebulizer technology, focusing on materials, quality, durability and performance.

You will conduct experiments, analyze data, and contribute to product development from ideation to validation, ensuring alignment with capacity, cost and quality goals.

Qualifications

• Primary degree in Science, Engineering, or other technical discipline.
• Experience with laboratory equipment and techniques would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for conducting experiments and analyzing data with the aim of optimizing nebulizer performance.
• Work collaboratively with other departments such as manufacturing and design to ensure that the materials used in nebulizers meet the specific requirements.
• Actively participate in the product development life cycle from ideation through to commercial validation, specifically between early concept to design validation.
• Contribute to the design, research and development of new processes through the stage gated development process to achieve the required capacity, quality, and cost requirements.
• Participate in project planning and progress tracking.
• Assist in preparation of technical reports, documentation, and presentations.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as directed by the head of function or supervisor.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Laboratory techniques

Education

Primary degree in Science, Engineering, or other technical discipline

Job description

About Aerogen: Headquartered in the vibrant city of Galway, Ireland, with offices around the world, Aerogen is proud to be the world leader in acute care aerosol drug delivery. Recognised through multiple MedTech awards, including being named Galway Chamber Company of the Year 2025, and twelve-time winner of the Zenith Award for Respiratory Care Excellence in North America, our employees make a difference to patients’ lives every day, having reached over 30 million patients in more than 80 countries.

Today, Aerogen is powered by a global team representing 54 nationalities, working together with a shared commitment to improving patient care. Our talented and skilled team collaborate to innovate, challenge and test not only in relation to our products but every facet of how we work.

We lead the way by finding innovative solutions to even the most complex problems, all in the name of delivering better patient outcomes.

Our business continues to grow rapidly across the globe and, as we grow, our core culture of “We Care” universally connects us. We believe that your ambition and integrity fuels ours, and we are committed to supporting our employees to reach their full potential through tangible investment in their careers.

What is the role?

The Graduate Development Engineer role entails working collaboratively with a team to design, develop, and improve aerosol technology used within nebulizers. This involves working alongside a group of engineers to identify materials and design concepts that satisfy criteria for quality, durability, and performance.

What are the key responsibilities?

• Responsible for conducting experiments and analyzing data with the aim of optimizing nebulizer performance.
• Work collaboratively with other departments such as manufacturing and design to ensure that the materials used in nebulizers meet the specific requirements.
• Actively participate in the product development life cycle from ideation through to commercial validation, specifically between early concept to design validation.
• Contribute to the design, research and development of new processes through the stage gated development process to achieve the required capacity, quality, and cost requirements.
• Participate in project planning and progress tracking.
• Assist in preparation of technical reports, documentation, and presentations.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as directed by the head of function or supervisor.

What education and experience are required?

• Primary degree in Science, Engineering, or other technical discipline.

What key skills will make you great at the role?

• Strong analytical skills and ability to analyze data.
• Methodical approach to work, with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with laboratory equipment and techniques would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

What is it like to work at Aerogen?

Our purpose is to transform patients' lives and innovation is embedded in our culture. This also translates to how we look after our people. We want talented, passionate and engaged people to join Aerogen and build your career with us. We understand that your life evolves through different stages, and we are here to support our global team with a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits. There’s something for everyone! Here is an idea of what we offer:

• Excellent medical care.
• Bonus & Pension.
• ‘Aerogen Connect’ – our employee led programme which supports our global teams to unite and have fun.
• We pledge 1% of profits and time to charities and organisations.

Aerogen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and equality in the workplace. If you have any difficulty using our application process, please contact us by emailing [e-mail]. Please include your name and preferred method of contact.

Product approvals and set ups may vary by country. Always refer to the user instructions suppliedwith the product for full set up instructions, warnings, cautions andcontraindications.