Senior Expert Engineering Device Development

About the role

The Device Technology Solution Center is looking for a Senior Expert Engineering within the Global Device and Packaging Development (GDPD) department in Schaftenau, Austria. You will join a team of engineers and scientists developing parenteral combination products so that their delivery systems meet the highest customer expectations. The role covers technical development and life-cycle management of easy-to-use, safe and robust products.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver technical development and life-cycle management in cross-functional teams.
• Be responsible for device constituent parts of an autoinjector, the system integration of prefilled syringes with the autoinjector into a combination product, and the timely delivery of technical aspects of one or more projects.
• Support device design development following the design control process and the applicable regulatory framework.
• Ensure components are delivered and controlled to the required quality for clinical trials and commercial production.
• Support internal and external audits on medical devices and give input to health authority questions.

Required profile

• Bachelor, Master or PhD degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Preferred: 5+ years of experience in medical device and/or combination product development, preferably in the pharmaceutical area or similar.
• Excellent verbal and written English; German is an advantage.
• Autonomous, independent working style and ability to work in a cross-functional matrix organization.

Required skills

• Experience developing plastic and metal components.
• Tolerance analysis, modelling and testing.

What we offer

• Base salary range of EUR 63,400 to EUR 117,800, with a minimum of EUR 65,605.54 per year under Austrian law.
• Possible performance-based bonus.
• Insurance plans, retirement plan, childcare facilities and learning and development opportunities.
• Flexible and hybrid working options where possible, and at least 14 weeks of paid parental leave.