R&D Engineer (Biomedical)

Nottingham
3 weeks ago
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An excellent opportunity for an R&D/Design Engineer with biomedical or medical engineering experience to join an innovative company developing next-generation technologies. This is a chance to work on life-changing products while advancing your career in a highly technical and multidisciplinary R&D environment.

Do you have R&D/design experience within biomedical or medical engineering? Would you like to play a key role in developing life-changing products?

Specialising in advanced medical technology, this pioneering organisation has built a global reputation for engineering excellence and innovation. With continued investment and ambitious growth plans, they are expanding their team - creating a new opening for an R&D Engineer.

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the design, assembly, and testing of prototype devices, assisting with verification and validation activities, and maintaining accurate technical documentation. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineers to troubleshoot, improve device performance, and contribute to product development in alignment with ISO 13485 and regulatory standards.

This role would therefore suit an individual with R&D/design experience within biomedical or medical engineering in medical devices or similar, who is looking for a hands-on, impactful position within a rapidly growing company.

The Role:

R&D for prototype medical devices
Support design, assembly, and testing
Verification and validation testing
Maintaining technical documentation
£40,000 - £45,000 + Training + Progression + 33 Days HolidayThe Person:

R&D/design experience in biomedical or medical engineering
Degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
Commutable to Nottingham area

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