MedTech Design Engineer – Hybrid, Utrecht

Kaleido; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ViCentra in Utrecht is seeking a Design Engineer to design and develop new medical devices from concept to manufacturable designs, ensuring safety and compliance. You will create 3D models in SolidWorks, oversee prototype production, and contribute to usability and testing across the team.

This hybrid role offers hands-on engineering, cross-functional collaboration, and a pathway to bring meaningful medical technology to patients, with opportunities to influence design decisions and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 3–5 years designing and developing medical devices or regulated products.
• SolidWorks and technical writing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new medical devices from concept through to final, manufacturable designs.
• Create 3D models in SolidWorks and oversee the manufacture of prototypes.
• Provide input on assembly, manufacturability, usability, cost effectiveness, and reliability against specs.
• Write procedures and give clear instructions to production for new products and assemblies.
• Produce reports documenting every phase of the design and development cycle.
• Review reporting by technicians and prepare testing and design documentation.
• Run GMP process validations and complete quality system documentation for new processes.
• Communicate with management, peers, and vendors and stay updated on developments.
• Champion compliance with approved quality processes and regulatory standards.

Skills

English fluency

Multitasking / project juggling

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

Injection moulding design

Job description

ViCentra in Utrecht is seeking a Design Engineer to design and develop new medical devices from concept to manufacturable designs, ensuring safety and compliance. You will create 3D models in SolidWorks, oversee prototype production, and contribute to usability and testing across the team.

This hybrid role offers hands-on engineering, cross-functional collaboration, and a pathway to bring meaningful medical technology to patients, with opportunities to influence design decisions and drive