Mechanical Engineer

Ascendpm; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend PM is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Global Dublin Device Engineering team on a contract basis. You will develop a new complex medical device within a matrix organization and contribute to the full design life cycle from concept through validation.

The candidate will lead design activities, create electro-mechanical components, and author test plans and protocols, while executing tests and documenting results in a regulated medical device environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience, preferably in a regulated environment.
• Experience in development of complex devices from concept through to validation.
• Hands-on experience constructing mechanical prototypes using rapid-prototyping methods and equipment.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks is required.
• FMEA experience is a plus.
• Strong computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Support development activities for sustaining and new product development (100%).
• Lead engineering activities.
• Design electro-mechanical components and assemblies.
• Design plastic single-use parts.
• Lead the development of test plans and protocols.
• Execute characterization tests and draft test reports.
• Participate in a multi-skilled development team.
• Lead root cause analysis of engineering problems.
• Develop innovative engineering solutions.
• Construct prototypes; evaluate performance and identify improvements.
• Create and implement tests to verify designs meet requirements.
• Lead and support technical reviews for new and sustaining products.
• Record and share technical knowledge gained with colleagues.
• Adhere to design control and risk management policies.

Education

BS or MS degree in engineering or scientific discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Ascend PM are hiring a Mechanical Engineer to join our clients team, a pharmaceutical company based in West Dublin. This is a great Contract opportunity to join a growing team.

Overview:

We are currently searching for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Global Dublin Device Engineering team in a Contract Role. Working within a Matrix Organizational structure, The Mechanical engineer will help develop a new complex medical device.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Development Activities for Sustaining and New Product Development 100%
• Lead Engineering activities
• Design electro mechanical components and assemblies
• Design plastic single use parts.
• Lead in the development of Test Plans and Protocols
• Execute characterization tests and draft test reports
• Actively participate as part of a multi-skilled development team
• Lead Root cause analysis of engineering problems.
• Develop innovative solutions to engineering problems
• Construct prototypes; evaluate and document their performance; identify possible improvements
• Create and implement suitable tests to verify designs meet requirements
• Lead and Support Technical Reviews for New Product Reviews and Sustaining Product Reviews
• Responsible for recording and sharing technical knowledge gained with colleagues.
• Adhere to design control and risk management policies.

Experience & Skills:

• 3+ years’ experience, preferably in a regulated environment
• BS or MS degree in a scientific or engineering discipline
• Experience in development of complex devices from concept through to validation activities
• Hands-on experience constructing mechanical prototypes utilizing rapid-prototyping methods and equipment
• Proficiency with SolidWorks required
• Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) experience a plus.
• Strong Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet)