R&D Systems Mechanical Engineer – Medical Devices (On-Site)

Natus Medical Incorporated; Gort; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Educational assistance programme

Employee rewards programme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Natus Medical Incorporated in Gort, Co. Galway, Ireland, is seeking an early‑career Systems Mechanical Research Engineer to join our R&D team.

You will work on researching and developing next‑generation neurodiagnostic and medical device technologies that improve patient outcomes worldwide. You will design, prototype, test, and analyze mechanical and electromechanical systems, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to translate user needs into feasible engineering solutions in a fast‑paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 0–3 years of engineering experience including internships, research projects or co‑op placements.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, tolerance analysis and manufacturing processes.
• Experience using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or Creo; knowledge of electromechanical systems and embedded hardware integration.

Responsibilities

• Conducting mechanical and electromechanical feasibility studies for innovative product concepts.
• Designing, building, and testing prototypes to evaluate technical solutions.
• Supporting system‑level design activities across mechanical, electrical, software, usability, and manufacturing disciplines.
• Performing engineering analysis, experimentation, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations.
• Evaluating materials, components, sensors, actuators, and electromechanical subsystems.
• Developing and executing engineering test plans and documenting findings and recommendations.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to translate user and business needs into practical engineering solutions.
• Supporting product architecture decisions through testing, analysis, and data‑driven recommendations.
• Participating in design reviews, risk assessments, and technical evaluations throughout product development.

Skills

Mechanical design

Engineering materials

Tolerance analysis

Manufacturing processes

CAD (SolidWorks/Creo)

Electromechanical systems

Prototype development

Testing & troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Lab/test equipment

Job description

Natus Medical Incorporated in Gort, Co. Galway, Ireland, is seeking an early‑career Systems Mechanical Research Engineer to join our R&D team.

You will work on researching and developing next‑generation neurodiagnostic and medical device technologies that improve patient outcomes worldwide. You will design, prototype, test, and analyze mechanical and electromechanical systems, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to translate user needs into feasible engineering solutions in a fast‑paced