Senior Project Design Engineer

LSC, Life Science Consultants; Limerick; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LSC in Limerick is seeking a Senior Project Design Engineer for a 12-month contract to design and prototype automated equipment for next-generation Med Tech manufacturing. You will generate 2D/3D CAD concepts, apply FEA where possible, and work across J&J technology teams to align on engineering solutions.

The role emphasizes project management, stakeholder communication, and vendor coordination to deliver de-risked, cost-effective manufacturing equipment; strong design engineering experience is

Qualifications

• Experience in life sciences or medical device manufacturing is preferred.
• Ability to design automated equipment and processes.
• Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD and prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype test automated equipment for Med Tech manufacturing.
• Generate design concepts in CAD to drive project solutions.
• Apply basic FEA to verify designs where applicable.
• Lead and deliver project charters, scopes, planning and cost estimates.
• Manage key equipment partners and integrators for automated systems.
• Develop communications with stakeholders and engineering teams.

Skills

Automation design

2D/3D CAD

FEA techniques

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Vendor management

Prototype testing

Design engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEA software

Job description

LSC have a great contract opportunity for a Senior Project Design Engineer to work in medical Device company in Limerick.

If you have 5 years of experience working in the life sciences industry and are ready for your next challenge, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Senior Project Design Engineer (12 month Contract)

Responsibility: Design and Prototype testing of Automated Equipment Technology Development

Expectations

• Provide first-class cost-effective design solutions for automated equipment for next generation Med Tech manufacturing equipment.
• Deep working knowledge & demonstrated capability to design automation equipment & processes.
• Generate Design concepts in 2D and 3D CAD of proposals to help drive project solutions and recommendations.
• Have an understanding of FEA techniques to verify design, preferably able to use FEA software to verify design.
• Formulate and recommend engineering policies and technical work in accordance with project objectives. Ensure that sound technical engineering concepts are applied.
• Maintain a network and open lines of communication with other technology teams across J&J, ensuring awareness and alignment with key stakeholder needs and new technology developments.
• Lead and develop new value propositions that employ the latest technologies to bring increased efficiencies to the manufacturing supply chain
• Develop Proof of Principle (POP) activities to de-risk proposed solutions and drive these POP activities to completion, iterating the design where needed.
• Provide a clear/concise Communications with both key stakeholders and Engineering Teams
• Ensure customer requirements are met and that customer feedback/recommendations are sought to allow closure of successful use cases.
• Manage key equipment partners and integrators for the development of automated manufacturing systems.
• Establish effective working relationships and develop new partnerships to optimize product development with partners across the organization.
• Establish Strong Relationships with new and potentially Key Vendors.
• Support and lead where appropriate in developing the following Project Management requirements:
  • Project Charters.
  • Project scopes / Planning & Defining scope / Costing Estimates.
  • Schedules / Activity Planning & Sequencing / Time Estimates.
  • Report generation and project progress reporting.
  • Key delivery metrics as per the stage gate process.
  • Risk Analysis / Managing Risks and Issues.

Note: Are you currently eligible to work in Ireland? As this is a contract opportunity you will need to hold a Stamp 1G/Stamp 4 visa to apply!