Mechanical Design & Process Engineer

A global medical device company are looking for Mechanical Design and Process Development Engineer with equipment design and prototyping experience. The ideal candidate will have experience designing medical mechanical equipment, as part of a new exploratory project, with some exposure to electronics. This role requires a hands-on, self-driven individual who is comfortable managing the full equipment lifecycle, from concept through to validation. A solid understanding of mechanical design principles and process development within the medical device sector is essential. Candidates should demonstrate a proactive approach to learning, adaptability, and the ability to work independently while valuing the importance of validation and quality standards. This role will focus on design initially and the role will expand as you get embedded into the project. You'll need an attitude to learn new areas quickly, proactively and often autonomously, there will be support still.

Essential skills required:

Mechanical Design
Passion for prototyping
Process development experience
Qualifying equipment and tooling instruments
Medical devices experience

The start date is ASAP. The initial contract is for 12 months, with multiple extension options. The role is based in Galway and will require 5 days onsite per week, remote work can be looked at after the first 6 months. The rate is €45-55 per hour, depending on experience. If you have any expenses, please let me know and I can factor that into the rate for you.

If you are interested in the role, please send me your latest CV and I will call you to discuss the further details.

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