Device Development Engineer
Do you want to contribute to a better and healthier world? Are you looking for a challenging role in an energetic and motivated team? Are you communicative, creative, and result- and detail-oriented? Then it’s you we're looking for to complete our team in the Materialise Medical Unit as a Device Development Engineer.
Job description
Starting from an idea or early concept, you will research market needs and translate them into verifiable product requirements. You will generate possible design solutions that fulfill those requirements and optimize them through safety and performance verification testing. Coupling that with incorporating feedback from potential users, i.e., surgeons or other healthcare professionals, you’ll arrive at a completely validated product that can be prepared for market launch.
What you will do
- Define the scope of development projects in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
- Improve existing medical devices and their related documentation
- Perform verification testing of product performance and safety requirements
- Perform validation testing of product needs
- Report and document according to medical device standards and internal procedures
- Transfer content to teams further along in the process, such as process engineering and regulatory
- Actively contribute to regulatory submissions as a product specialist
- Spot opportunities for new medical device applications and technologies
- Translate medical device ideas into future development projects
Your profile
- You have a Master’s degree in Science or Engineering (Mechanical, Biomechanical, or Product Design)
- You pay attention to details
- You are creative while still adhering to established frameworks and processes
- You possess strong analytical skills and a curious mindset
- You are committed to becoming a subject matter expert in various areas and are open to providing consultation in these areas to various teams within the organization
- You can think in 3D and are proficient in 3D modeling
- You have project management skills and can effectively divide your time over multiple projects at once
- You have a fundamental understanding of anatomy
- You are fluent in English, both verbal and written
Location and type of contract
- Leuven, Belgium
- Engineering
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- Associate
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Working at Materialise
Materialise is a dynamic, international high-tech company, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Belgium, with over 2,300 employees worldwide. Materialise’s mission is to innovate for a better and healthier world through its software and hardware infrastructure and in-depth knowledge of additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing). Our customers are in diverse industries, such as automotive, aerospace, medical, research, and academia.
As a growing company, Materialise is always looking for enthusiastic professionals who want to work in an environment full of revolutionary technology and surrounded by people passionate about their work.
What we offer
Healthy life-work balance
When creating a better and healthier world, a good place to start is with yourself. That's why we encourage our employees to prioritize their overall well-being, fostering physical fitness, mental resilience, and social connections through a range of workshops, sports activities, and other events and initiatives that contribute to a balanced and fulfilling work-life harmony.
Personal growth and career advancement
At Materialise, we’re committed to nurturing the professional development of our employees. We invest in our passionate people and empower them to explore and grow by offering diverse career paths that capitalize on their talents. Plus, we offer courses, external coaching programs, and in-house mentoring so that our employees can fulfill their potential.
Team building
We cultivate a positive work culture so our employees have an enjoyable professional environment. Collaboration is key, so we organize activities that unite our employees, such as after-work events and team lunches. We want all our staff to feel connected in an environment that promotes strong bonds based on trust, respect, empathy, and friendship.
Innovation is key
Innovation is not just a buzzword at Materialise; it's at the core of what we do. As pioneers in our industry, we create cutting-edge solutions, fostering an environment that supports and rewards ingenuity and leadership. We’re dedicated to shaping the future of 3D printing, recognizing and celebrating the creative spirit within all our global innovators.
Hybrid working & flexibility
At Materialise, we value the power of in-person connections and the advantages of remote work, allowing our employees the flexibility to enjoy the best of both worlds. You can work remotely up to 60% of the time and work flexible hours, depending on your particular role.
