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Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Medical Devices in CB1

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Cambridge
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Overview

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Role

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Medical Devices - Cambridge

A growing Medical Devices team, based in Cambridge, is currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge Medical Devices in the fields of Health Technology, Biotech, and Wearable Tech. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing devices to ISO 13485 standards that have successfully reached the market, spanning various sectors within Medical Devices. In addition to past experience in inventing and designing Medical Devices, candidates are expected to hold a degree in a relevant field that led them into Mechanical Design or the Medical Devices industry. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experts, including Industrial Designers, Electronics Engineers, Physicists, Software Engineers, and Scientists. Some projects may require you to take the lead, which is why this is a principal-level design engineer role.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the development of cutting-edge Medical Devices in Health Technology, Biotech, and Wearable Tech.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of Industrial Designers, Electronics Engineers, Physicists, Software Engineers, and Scientists; take project leadership when required.
  • Develop devices to ISO 13485 standards with market release experience.
  • Support continuous training and development initiatives to advance career growth.
Qualifications
  • Proven track record of developing Medical Devices that have reached the market and comply with ISO 13485 standards.
  • Degree in a relevant field leading to Mechanical Design or the Medical Devices industry.
  • Experience working in or leading Medical Devices design projects within Health Technology, Biotech, or Wearable Tech.
Benefits
  • Excellent salary and annual bonuses.
  • Healthcare coverage, gym membership, enhanced pension, and other benefits.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and be part of a growing team.
Company expansion

The company's expansion is driven by successful growth plans, including the construction of brand-new labs.

How to apply

If you are seeking an exciting and challenging career, please submit an application to start the recruitment process. The organisation sometimes creates roles for individuals with the right skills, so even if the role seems slightly misaligned in seniority, you are encouraged to apply.

Contact

For further information, please contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices Recruitment and Scientific Recruitment Specialist at Newton Colmore, at (phone number removed). Alternatively, you can submit an application, and a member of our team at Newton Colmore will be in touch.

Newton Colmore Consulting is a specialist recruitment company focused on the Medical Devices, Science, and Machine Learning fields.

Application process

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.


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