Senior Mechanical Design Engineer I

Aerogen; Galway; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical care

Aerogen Connect

Job summary

Aerogen in Galway, Ireland, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to drive design, development and verification of aerosol drug delivery products across Hospital, Homecare and Emergency care settings.

You will influence patient outcomes by delivering high-performance medical technologies, lead cross-functional teams, apply DFM/DFA and tolerance analysis, and help transfer designs to manufacturing. A Level 8 Mechanical Engineering degree and 4–6+ years in mechanical design are required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of Level 8 degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline.
• 4–6+ years’ relevant experience in Mechanical Design, preferably in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, build, and test new and existing products.
• Lead projects and cross-functional teams through design and development activities.
• Specify, design, and develop manufacturing and test processes.
• Document activities in line with company procedures and prepare clear technical reports.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and transfer designs to manufacturing.

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Plastic part design

DFM/DFA

Tolerance analysis

GD&T

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Multi-priority management

Education

Level 8 Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

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 Senior Mechanical Design Engineer plays a key role in the design, development, and verification of Aerogen’s aerosol drug delivery products across Hospital, Homecare, and Emergency care settings. The position offers the opportunity to directly impact patient outcomes by developing high performance medical technologies

What are the key responsibilities?

Product Design & Development

• Design, develop, build, and test new and existing products.
• Apply DFM/DFA principles throughout product development.
• Conduct tolerance analysis and ensure robust design performance.

Technical & Project Leadership

• Lead projects and cross-functional teams through design and development activities.
• Drive technical decision-making and problem-solving.
• Demonstrate initiative while maintaining high engineering standards.

Process Development & Manufacturing

• Specify, design, and develop manufacturing and test processes.
• Support transfer to manufacturing and ongoing production improvements.

Documentation & Communication

• Document all activities in line with company procedures
• Prepare and present clear technical reports and updates.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Other activities as directed by their Manager.

What education and experience are required?

• A minimum of Level 8 degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline.
• 4-6+ years’ relevant experience in Mechanical Design, preferably in a regulated environment.

What key skills will make you great at the role?

Technical Expertise

• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD and 2D drawing tools (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Experience in plastic part design and manufacturing processes
• Strong understanding of DFM/DFA principles.
• Experience with tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Familiarity with simulation tools (FEA/CFD, e.g., ANSYS).

Testing & Validation

• Experience developing and qualifying Design Verification (DV) test methods.

Problem Solving & Execution

• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Leadership & Communication

• Demonstrated technical and project leadership capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present complex technical concepts clearly.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in line with business needs.
• High level of personal accountability and attention to detail.

What is it like to work at Aerogen?

Our purpose is to transform patient 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.
• '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