Graduate Project Engineer - Medical Devices

Role overview

Product design and development

• Participate in new product development and improvements to existing designs and processes.
• Support design optimization using FEA, tolerance analysis, and Design for Manufacturing principles.
• Prototype designs using in-house 3D printing and machining capabilities.
• Create 3D CAD models and detailed drawings for oral appliance components and manufacturing tooling.
• Transfer designs with internal manufacturing teams and contract manufacturers into high-volume production.

Testing and validation

• Execute mechanical performance, durability, and biocompatibility test protocols.
• Analyze test data using statistical methods and summarize findings in technical reports.
• Contribute to design verification and validation documentation.
• Support root cause analysis for manufacturing and field issues.

Collaboration

• Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams on design control documentation and with production teams on design transfer.
• Work with the Commercial team to understand user needs and the competitive landscape.
• Present design concepts and test results, support clinical studies, and integrate user feedback.

Essential qualifications

• Completed or soon-to-be-completed bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Strong engineering fundamentals in mechanics, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Analytical problem-solving, attention to detail, strong communication, and interest in healthcare technology are required.

Advantageous experience

• Internship, placement, or capstone project experience is advantageous.
• SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software experience is advantageous.
• Exposure to FEA, CFD, simulation, biomaterials, medical device design, human factors, DOE, statistical analysis, additive manufacturing, or 3D printing is advantageous.

Development exposure

• The role provides exposure to medical device development, design controls, ISO 13485, FDA and TGA frameworks, ISO 14971 risk management, and design verification and validation.
• Additional exposure includes biocompatible materials, oral healthcare applications, commercialisation, manufacturing scale-up, and regulated healthcare environments.

Work arrangement

• The role is based at SomnoMed's Sydney-area R&D facility in Crows Nest with hybrid working flexibility.

Compensation

• Pay is listed at $70,000 per year.

Benefits and progression

• The role offers mentoring, a graduate-to-senior engineering progression pathway, exposure to the full product lifecycle, employee benefits, and work-from-home flexibility.