Senior Engineer I, Product Development

Successfactors; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Entrepreneurial environment

Global teams

Professional development

Job summary

BIOTRONIK is seeking a Senior Engineer, Product Development in Singapore to contribute across the full development lifecycle. You will translate market requirements into technical specifications, lead design and verification activities, and drive the introduction of new technologies within a global R&D context.

You will collaborate with project managers and cross‑functional teams across BIOTRONIK sites, ensuring adherence to ISO13485 and GMP, and mentoring production personnel on new methods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in R&D, product development or process/production engineering, preferably medical devices.
• Experience with international regulatory approval processes for medical devices.
• Familiarity with ISO13485 and GMP requirements; quality- and design-controlled environment.
• Strong project management skills with cross-functional leadership ability.
• Hands-on engineering, testing and data analysis in a lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the R&D Product Development group and support Head of R&D.
• Lead internal sub-product development projects; act as Sub-Project Manager Hardware Development.
• Develop products; qualify and integrate new technologies and materials per standards.
• Ensure design quality for usability, reliability, functionality and manufacturability.
• Support design verification and validation; collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Train production personnel on new and existing methods; prepare structured reports.
• Conduct risk assessments and participate in production process risk reviews.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, operations and product maintenance.

Skills

R&D experience

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Verification & validation

Medical device experience

ISO13485 & GMP familiarity

Laboratory testing

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Statistical analysis

Job description

Requisition ID62620-Posted09/30/2026- Posting Country (1) - Work Location (1) -Engineering-Unlimited-Full-time-Professionals-BIOTRONIK

As one of the world´s leading manufacturers of cardio- and endovascular medical devices, BIOTRONIK is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, and represented in over 100 countries by its global workforce. The work of our committed, highly specialized, exceptionally skilled employees results in crucial advancements in the world of cardiology and changes the lives of patients every day.

The Senior Engineer, Product Development, reports to the Head of Department R&D, and is responsible for contributing to R&D projects across the full development lifecycle. This includes the translation of market requirements into technical specifications, design development, introduction of new technologies, design verification and coordination of design transfers encompassing process optimizations, product validation and product approval .

The Senior Engineer, Product Development, works closely with the respective Project Managers and participates in R&D projects spanning multiple BIOTRONIK sites, requiring international cross-site collaboration. He/she executes policies, processes, and methods, and generates documentation in accordance with established standards to maintain consistency across sites.

The Senior Engineer, Product Development, establishes and maintains effective communication with global project team members and stakeholders across operations, quality, manufacturing, management and other departments.

The Senior Engineer, Product Development, will also lead sub-projects, act as stream owner, drive research initiatives, and support the Product Maintenance role with product and design expertise.

Your Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations and tasks of the R&D Product Development Group and supports the Head of Department R&D
• Leads internal sub-product development projects in support of System Projects
• Takes responsibility as Sub-Project Manager Hardware Development within Product Development Projects
• Develops products and qualifies and integrates new technologies and materials, leveraging extensive technical knowledge and product specifications, in compliance with external standards, internal rules, design rules, and internal requirements (e.g. marketing, production, economic, and quality requirements), in accordance with the project plan
• Ensures quality in product design with respect to usability, reliability, functionality, marketability, and manufacturability
• Supports product development through product design criteria, product function and customer needs, complaint assessments, animal studies, and supplier interactions
• Assesses the feasibility of new product specifications and defines specific product requirements in the product specification
• Supports product design verification and validation, taking design and production processes into consideration
• Develops new test methods to address new product requirements; analyzes data using statistical techniques and communicates results to cross-functional teams
• Analyzes and evaluates product complaints
• Conducts risk assessments of the product and its components; participates in risk assessments of related production processes
• Provides technical expertise and support to operations, manufacturing, and product maintenance
• Trains production personnel on new and existing methods
• Prepares structured reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives for finished products, in collaboration with manufacturing and quality departments
• Ensures adherence to standard operating procedures, company policies, and applicable regulations
• Maintains safe work practices and a safe work environment

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in R&D, product development, or process/production engineering, preferably in the Medical Device Industry
• Proven expertise in medical product development and regulatory approval processes in an international environment
• Experience with manufacturing processes, automation, and related methods
• Experience working in a quality- and design-controlled environment, with familiarity with ISO13485 and GMP requirements
• Knowledge of verification and validation principles for medical devices
• Proficiency in project management, with the ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional activities
• Strong aptitude for hands‑on engineering, testing, and experimentation in a laboratory environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and take initiative in a leadership capacity
• Collaborative team player with strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and intercultural skills
• Creative and systematic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset

What we offer

• being encouraged to think and act entrepreneurially
• working in global teams and projects
• developing yourself professionally

Location:Singapore | Working hours: Full-time

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.