Mechanical Engineer Jobs in HealthTech Medical Devices

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Different jobs for Mechanical Engineers

From design to maintenance

Here are some specific tasks that you might do as a mechanical engineer in the medical devices industry:

Designing and developing medical devices: You work with a team of engineers, scientists, and medical professionals to design and develop new medical devices that can improve patient outcomes. You will use computer-aided design (CAD) software to create 3D models of the devices, perform simulations to test their performance, and build prototypes to evaluate their effectiveness.

Mechanical Engineer Jobs for Medical Devices

Improving existing medical devices: You work to strengthen existing medical devices by identifying opportunities for optimization, cost reduction, and performance enhancements. And you will conduct research to identify new materials or manufacturing processes that can make the devices more efficient or effective.
Manufacturing medical devices: As a mechanical engineer you work with manufacturing teams to ensure that medical devices are produced to the highest quality standards. You might oversee the production process, conduct quality control tests, and troubleshoot any problems that arise.
Ensuring compliance with regulations: Medical devices are subject to strict regulations from government agencies. You play a key role in ensuring that devices are designed and manufactured to meet these regulations, by conducting tests and providing documentation that demonstrates compliance.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams: You work closely with other teams in the medical device industry, including electrical engineers, software engineers, and regulatory specialists. With them, you collaborate on the design and development of devices and work together to solve complex problems and ensure the project's success.

What skills do you need?

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Skilleon will help you to turn your ambition in to practice, by matching your current skills and your ambition to exciting new projects via your Skilleon Passport. Here are some examples of skills that are most wanted in the HealthTech Industry:

Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles: This includes knowledge of mechanics, thermodynamics, materials science, and manufacturing processes. Mechanical engineers need to be able to apply these principles to design and develop effective medical devices.

Various jobs in Medical Devices for Mechanical Engineers

Proficiency in CAD software: As a mechanical engineer you need to be able to use computer-aided design (CAD) software to create 3D models of devices and perform simulations to test their performance.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams: Medical device development is a collaborative effort that requires close collaboration with other engineers, scientists, and medical professionals. You need to be able to communicate effectively and work well in a team environment.
Understanding of regulatory requirements: Medical devices are subject to strict regulations from government agencies. You need to be familiar with these regulations and ensure that devices are designed and manufactured to meet them.
Problem-solving skills: As a mechanical engineer you need to be able to identify problems and find effective solutions. This may involve conducting research, performing tests, and working closely with other team members to troubleshoot issues.
Attention to detail: Medical devices need to be designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. You need to have a keen eye for detail and be meticulous in your work.
Continuous learning: The medical devices industry is constantly evolving, and you need to be able to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in technology and regulations. You need to be committed to continuous learning and professional development.

Switch from industry

Be part of the HealthTech Industry

You can switch from the automotive industry to the HealthTech sector. While the two industries are quite different, there are many transferable skills that can be applied to both.

For example, as a mechanical engineer in the automotive industry, you often work on designing and developing components such as engines, transmissions, and suspension systems. These components require a solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles, as well as proficiency in CAD software and other design tools. These skills can be easily transferred to the HealthTech industry, where you will work on designing and developing medical devices such as prosthetics, implants, and diagnostic equipment.

In addition, many of the manufacturing processes used in the automotive industry are also used in the medical devices industry, such as injection molding, CNC machining, and 3D printing. This means that having experience in automotive manufacturing you may be able to transition to a similar role in the HealthTech sector.

When using your Skilleon Passport, you will be able to oversee any possible lacking skills and you will be surprised how many skills you have that fit perfectly within the HealthTech sector.

Specialised Software Skills

What software are you familiar with?

You will use a variety of software tools to design, develop, and test medical devices. Here are some examples of the software commonly used in this sector:

CAD software: You will use computer-aided design (CAD) software to create 3D models of medical devices. This allows you to visualize the design, make changes easily, and perform simulations to test the device's performance.

Manufacturing of Healthtech Medical Devices

Finite element analysis (FEA) software: You use FEA software to simulate the behavior of medical devices under different conditions, such as different loads, temperatures, and pressures. This helps you optimize the design and ensure that the device will perform as intended.
Product lifecycle management (PLM) software: PLM software is used to manage the entire lifecycle of a medical device, from initial design through manufacturing, testing, and regulatory approval. It helps you to ensure that all team members have access to the latest design information and documentation.
Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software: CAM software is used to program and control manufacturing equipment, such as CNC machines and 3D printers. You use CAM software to ensure that the medical device is manufactured to the correct specifications.
Statistical analysis software: You will use statistical analysis software to analyze data from tests and experiments. This helps you identify trends, patterns, and potential problems that need to be addressed.
Simulation software: Simulation software is used to simulate the performance of medical devices under different conditions, such as in-vivo testing or different patient scenarios. This helps you optimize the design and ensure that the device will work effectively in real-world use.
Regulatory compliance software: Regulatory compliance software is used to manage the documentation required for regulatory approval of medical devices. This includes tracking design changes, maintaining records of testing and manufacturing processes, and ensuring that all documentation meets regulatory requirements.

Available roles through Skilleon

Your ambition counts

You can be a specialised Mechanical Engineer, which will be needed on every project, always. But you can also decide to look for more managerial roles. Here are some roles for you as an Mechanical Engineers:

Design Engineer: You are responsible for creating 3D models of medical devices using CAD software, developing specifications for materials, and testing prototypes.

Healthtech manufacturing jobs for Mechanical Engineers

Manufacturing Engineer: You are responsible for designing and optimizing the manufacturing processes used to produce medical devices. You may work closely with production teams to ensure that the manufacturing process is efficient and cost-effective.
Quality Engineer: You are responsible for ensuring that medical devices meet the highest quality standards. You are involved in developing testing protocols, analyzing data from tests, and working with manufacturing teams to improve processes.
Regulatory Affairs Specialist: As a Regulatory Affairs Specialist you are responsible for ensuring that medical devices meet regulatory requirements. You are involved in preparing and submitting regulatory documentation, conducting audits, and working with government agencies to obtain approvals.
Project Manager: You are responsible for overseeing the development of medical devices from concept through commercialization. And you are responsible for managing budgets, timelines, and team members, as well as ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.
Research and Development Engineer: You are responsible for developing new medical device concepts, researching new materials and technologies, and conducting experiments to test device performance.
Applications Engineer: As an Applications Engineer you work closely with customers to understand their needs and develop solutions that meet those needs. And you are responsible for creating custom medical devices or modifying existing devices to meet specific requirements.

What wages can I expect?

Average income

Salaries for mechanical engineers in the HealthTech industry in the Netherlands and in Europe can vary depending on factors such as experience, location, and job responsibilities. Here are some rough estimates of average salaries in the Netherlands and in Europe (note: for freelancers the income will be considerably higher due to different employment conditions).

Mechanical engineer in the Netherlands:
- Entry-level: €32,000 - €45,000 per year
- Mid-level: €45,000 - €65,000 per year
- Senior-level: €65,000 - €100,000+ per year

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We make your ambition come true

You want to grow your career, move up in life, and find the path that leads you forward. You want to control it, like the HealthTech Professional you are.

What if the Medical Devices industry leading companies can give you this opportunity? And all you have to do is show them your skills, experience and ambition, to make your ambitions come true?

Which companies are involved?

Dream projects by various HealthTech Medical Devices companies for Mechanical Engineers

Do you want to work for the HealthTech Client? the Contractor? the Architect? In what kind of team? Nearby your home address, or rather within reach of the sunny beaches around the world? Do you want to deepen your existing skills or partly reskill or upskill your profile?

The HealthTech clients we work for offer you the best projects with lot's of possibilities. We will conect you to them, on basis of your Skilleon Passport and your ambitions.