Mechanical Engineer

Tipperary
1 week ago
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A global medical device company are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join their Engineering team on a contract basis. You'll be joining the Process Development team to help lead a high-profile product transfer for a highly regulated medical device. You'll help lead re-development activities. For this role you will also need welding experience with medical device products, any type e.g. resistance. You'll be part of a multi-disciplinary team and will need to be able to collaborate with other engineers to ensure project deliverables are met.

Essential skills:

Mechanical background
Medical devices experience
Welding experience (not industrial)
Product re-development experience
Communication skillsThe start date is for ASAP. The initial contract length is for 12 months, with multiple options to extension after the initial period. The role is based in County Tipperary and will require 4-5 days onsite per week. The rate is €50-65 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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