Design Engineer

uPATCH™ Applicators; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

uPATCH™ Applicators is seeking a Design Engineer to drive the development of medical devices from concept to production in the Netherlands. You will design injection-molded plastic components and assemblies and ensure regulatory and quality requirements are met within ISO 13485.

Key tasks include designing with SolidWorks, applying DFM/DFA, and coordinating with suppliers, R&D, and quality teams to deliver robust, manufacturable products for Class I and II medical devices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience as a design or mechanical engineer.
• Extensive experience with injection-molded plastic products.
• Excellent proficiency in SolidWorks.
• Strong understanding of material selection, tolerances, and manufacturability.
• Experience managing and collaborating with external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop medical plastic products using SolidWorks.
• Apply Design for Injection Molding and Assembly (DFM/DFA) for series production.
• Design in compliance with requirements for Class I and II medical devices.
• Contribute to design and development activities within an ISO 13485 framework.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation (e.g. drawings, design inputs/outputs).
• Support prototyping, tooling, and initial production runs.
• Collaborate with injection molders and toolmakers.
• Support design reviews, verification, and validation activities.
• Implement design changes through controlled change management processes.

Skills

Design engineering

Regulatory awareness

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality-focused mindset

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

DFM/DFA

Job description

Medical Devices for drug delivery and bio-sensing

As a Design Engineer, you play a key role in the development of medical products, from concept through to series production. You design injection-molded plastic components and assemblies and ensure they meet both functional and regulatory requirements. You will work closely with R&D, Quality, and external suppliers within an ISO 13485 environment.

Quick facts

• Location: Oegstgeest - The Netherlands
• Hours: 36 - 40
• Department: Development
• Start: Right away

This is the impact of your role

Your work ensures that drug delivery will be:

You will be responsible for the design and development of medical devices made for plastic injection moulding.

You will:

Design and develop medical plastic products using SolidWorks

Apply Design for Injection Molding and Assembly (DFM/DFA) for series production

Design in compliance with requirements for Class I and II medical devices

Contribute to design and development activities within an ISO 13485 framework

Prepare and maintain technical documentation (e.g. drawings, design inputs/outputs)

Support prototyping, tooling, and initial production runs

Collaborate with injection molders and toolmakers

Support design reviews, verification, and validation activities

Implement design changes through controlled change management processes

Personal Profile

Must-haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field

5–10 years of experience as a design or mechanical engineer

Extensive experience with injection-molded plastic products

Excellent proficiency in SolidWorks

Strong understanding of material selection, tolerances, and manufacturability

Experience managing and collaborating with external suppliers

Structured, quality-focused, and able to work independently

Nice -to-haves

• Experience with medical devices (Class I and/or II)
• Experience working in an ISO 13485–regulated environment

Who are you?

Traits we are looking for

• Comfortable working in a startup or scale-up environment
• Able to balance creative design with regulatory discipline
• Takes ownership of designs from concept through production
• Communicates clearly with engineers, quality teams, and suppliers

What do you get?

• A technically challenging role in the development of medical innovations
• Direct impact on products used in healthcare
• Significant design freedom within clearly defined quality frameworks
• Work in a small, skilled, and ambitious team
• Competitive salary and growth opportunities

About us

We will make drug delivery available for everyone on Earth by unlocking the potential of microneedle technology. Join us in this journey and make a real impact for people all over the world!