Product Development Engineer I

About the Role

As a Product Development Engineer I at Freudenberg Medical, you will support the design and development of medical devices, contributing to their journey from ideation to production.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of new and existing medical devices by developing specifications, prototypes, and design documentation in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
• Support the preparation of design/development documentation; participate in risk assessments, design/project reviews, and verification testing to ensure product safety and efficacy.
• Assist in the build and testing of prototype devices, select appropriate materials, and assist with developing processes, test methods, and characterization studies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with NPI, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, suppliers, and customers to learn and support design/process activities that ensure manufacturability, regulatory compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of design/development documentation, in accordance with ISO, applicable regulatory, and company standards.
• Participate in project execution by managing tasks, participating in team meetings, maintaining accurate engineering documentation, and coordinating testing activities with internal and external partners to meet project timelines and deliverables.
• Support product launches by providing engineering input during transition to NPI/production, resolving technical issues, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
• Contribute to early-stage innovation efforts by researching new technologies and supporting technical feasibility assessments under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing, fast-paced environment.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's/University degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, etc.), or related science/technical field.
• 0-3 years of engineering in medical device or related industry experience (or Internship or academic experience).
• Familiarity with GMP principles and their application in medical device manufacturing, including country-specific regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge or coursework in 3D solid modeling and technical drawings.
• Basic understanding of creating prototypes using various materials and techniques to test and validate product designs.
• Awareness of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly, ask thoughtful questions, and document work accurately.