Systems Mechanical Research Engineer

Natus Medical Incorporated; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health insurance

Life assurance

Educational assistance

Employee rewards

Career development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Natus Medical Incorporated in Ireland seeks a Systems Mechanical Research Engineer to join our R&D team in Gort, Co. Galway.

This full-time, on-site role focuses on early-stage research and development of neurodiagnostic and medical device technologies to improve patient outcomes worldwide. You will conduct feasibility studies, design, build and test prototypes, and collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software and usability teams to translate user needs into practical engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 0-3 years of engineering experience (internships, co-ops acceptable)
• Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo)
• Hands-on prototype development and lab testing
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to work in multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical and electromechanical feasibility studies for innovative product concepts
• Design, build, and test prototypes to evaluate technical solutions
• Support system-level design across mechanical, electrical, software, usability, and manufacturing disciplines
• Perform engineering analysis, experimentation, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigations
• Evaluate materials, sensors, actuators, and electromechanical subsystems
• Develop and execute engineering test plans and document findings and recommendations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate user and business needs into engineering solutions
• Support product architecture decisions through testing, analysis, and data-driven recommendations
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and technical evaluations throughout product development
• Contribute to multiple R&D initiatives in a dynamic environment

Skills

Mechanical design

Materials engineering

Tolerance analysis

3D CAD

Electromechanical systems

Prototype development

Analytical skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Systems Mechanical Research Engineer

Location: Gort, Co. Galway, Ireland
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Model: Fully On-Site

Help Shape the Future of Neurodiagnostic Technology

Are you an engineer who loves solving complex problems, building prototypes, and turning innovative ideas into reality? Join our growing R&D team in Gort, Co. Galway and play a key role in researching and developing next-generation neurodiagnostic and medical device technologies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career engineer to work on cutting-edge product concepts, evaluate emerging technologies, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to bring innovative healthcare solutions from idea to feasibility.

What You'll Do

As a Systems Mechanical Research Engineer, you will be involved in the early-stage research and development of new products and technologies, including:

• 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
• Contributing to multiple R&D initiatives in a dynamic and evolving environment

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

• 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
• Engineering materials
• Tolerance analysis
• Manufacturing processes
• Experience using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or similar
• Knowledge of electromechanical systems including sensors, motors, batteries, connectors, and embedded hardware integration
• Hands-on experience with prototype development, laboratory testing, and troubleshooting
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams

Desirable Experience

• Medical device, wearable technology, consumer electronics, or other regulated industry experience
• Exposure to systems engineering and product architecture development
• Familiarity with design controls, risk management, and verification testing
• Experience with rapid prototyping, test fixture design, and engineering experimentation
• Ability to work independently on open-ended technical challenges

What Will Make You Successful

We're looking for someone who is:

• Naturally curious and eager to learn
• Passionate about innovation and hands-on engineering
• Comfortable working with evolving requirements and technical ambiguity
• Able to think both at detailed component level and across entire systems
• Motivated by developing products that make a meaningful difference to patients' lives

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and pension package
• Health Insurance and Life Assurance
• Educational Assistance Programme
• Employee Rewards Programme
• Career development and leadership growth opportunities
• A collaborative culture where your ideas and contributions matter