Principal Mechanical Engineer

At IDE we love working with our partners to build better futures, working on over 500 projects across the medical technology landscape, including in the areas of respiratory care, drug delivery, connected medical devices and point-of-care diagnostics. Making a difference is what matters to us, and our values of being resourceful, curious, thinking positively, putting others first, embracing complexity and taking ownership to drive successful outcomes. Our engagement surveys over the last 3 years have revealed that our people love working with us for: The people

– intelligent people, collaborating together in smart ways to bring products to life Our purpose

– every day we work at IDE is an opportunity to build better futures Variety of projects available About the role

This role is based in person at our office in Sydney, Australia. IDE is a group of like-minded people who love working together to utilise design, engineering and entrepreneurial capabilities to create meaningful MedTech ventures. We are seeking a

Principal Mechanical Engineer

with a strong passion for entrepreneurship, design leadership, and creating great products and services that make it to market. As a Principal Mechanical Engineer at IDE, you will provide technical leadership across multiple medical device programs while remaining hands-on in product development. You will be engaged in all aspects of Medical Device product development, from defining design inputs (user needs, product requirements, risk management), through concept development (brainstorm, design, build and test), detailed design (architecture definition, tolerance stacks, materials and manufacturing strategies), and product testing (verification and validation). You will typically lead or support between 1 and 3 projects at a time, ranging from 3 to 36 months in duration, on products as diverse as CT injectors, CPAP masks, safety syringes, and automated production systems. In this role, you will:

Act as a technical authority for mechanical engineering within project teams Guide and mentor engineers across different levels of experience Support technical decision-making, risk management, and design reviews Work closely with clinicians, marketers, project managers, researchers, and other engineers to deliver valuable products within time, budget, and regulatory constraints Contribute to the continuous improvement of IDE’s engineering practices, tools, and standards About you

Key Attributes Technical leadership

– Provides clear technical direction, makes sound engineering decisions, and balances innovation with risk and regulatory requirements. Entrepreneurial mindset

– Understands how to create value within constraints and selects the appropriate level of quality for the stage of development. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and asking the right questions. Personal time management

– Effectively plans and prioritises work across multiple projects. Communicates proactively to manage workload and meet commitments. Collaboration and mentoring

– Works effectively with cross-functional teams and actively supports the development of other engineers. Adaptability

– Applies deep mechanical engineering expertise across a wide range of product types and development stages. Desired Skills and Experience A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar applicable technical discipline Significant experience in medical device or regulated product development Strong proficiency with core software tools including Microsoft Office (PowerPoint & Project) and CAD software (preferably SolidWorks and/or Creo/Pro-E) Demonstrated experience leading mechanical design activities across multiple stages of the product development lifecycle Experience working within cross-functional, project-based teams Strong understanding of product development processes, methodologies, and practices (e.g. design thinking, agile, design controls) Extensive experience developing products under design controls as specified by a Quality Management System (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, GMP, or similar) Experience mentoring or technically leading other engineers is highly regarded Why IDE

Why you will love working with us Take ventures from “idea on a napkin” to “meaningful MedTech ventures” with your products in-market Influence technical direction while staying hands-on with real products Learn unique processes that create valuable products for exciting new ventures and gain exposure to large multinational partners Experience a wide variety of projects, from basic syringes to advanced networked injector systems, from CPAP masks to pharmaceutical automation Global opportunities across Australia, USA, and Europe Mentoring and leadership opportunities to support your ongoing career development Employee Assistance Program Ready to join the team?

If you are ready to be challenged but fulfilled, and have the right skills, experience and, most importantly, the right attitude, then a truly unique role in a life-changing product development company awaits. #J-18808-Ljbffr