Associate Engineer; m​/f​/d Development Disposables

Job Title:

(Associate) Engineer (m/f/d) Development Disposables

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life‑saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

We are currently looking for a self‑driven and open-minded (Associate) Engineer (m/f/d) Development Disposables to join our team in the research and development (R&D) department in Feldkirchen, Germany, part of the product area Critical Care  team is responsible for the development and product care of sterile single‑use sensor systems for the PiCCO, ProAQT and NAVA Technology.

We at Getinge believe in self‑organized and cross‑functional teams, adopting lean and agile methods in product development and project management. Our vision is to successfully realize customer value in medical technology in a fast‑changing and complex environment. We closely collaborate with other international Getinge sites in Sweden, Germany and the US within our business area Acute Care Therapies, and daily cooperation with our contract manufacturing partners is key.

Location:

Feldkirchen, Germany (Munich area). Remote work: 1–2 days at home (site‑based).

• Manage and/or support the design, development, and implementation of new medical device sensor systems, including sterile disposable/consumable sensors, reusable mechatronic components, and connection solutions, applied in advanced hemodynamic monitoring and ventilation.
• Drive and support product care projects (design changes) aimed at improving and optimizing existing devices and components.
• Utilize lean, agile, and visual methodologies in product development and project management to collaborate effectively in a self‑organizing team.
• Serve as an expert within the team in one or more areas related to the design of single‑use medical sensor systems (e.g., biocompatibility, CAD design, sterilizability).
• Investigate and resolve technical issues related to product performance, production processes, and equipment.
• Coordinate design transfer to suppliers until serial production release, including the development of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Work closely with internal departments (Quality, Regulatory, Product Management, Operations) and external partners such as test laboratories, service providers, and suppliers.
• Prepare technical documentation (DHF/DMR) for product designs, risk analyses, product specifications, etc., in accordance with established product development procedures and relevant regulations (MDR/21 CFR 820).
• Evaluate and implement requirements from applicable standards.
• Continuously develop engineering skills through formal training provided by Getinge, as well as coaching and mentoring from leaders and teammates.

• University degree (Bachelor, Master, Diplom) in Medical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• First relevant hands‑on engineering experience in the medical device industry is desirable; motivated graduates are also welcome.
• Broad understanding of the medical device development process and its interfaces with internal company support functions.
• Experience with lean and agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Design Sprint, Design Thinking) and self‑organizing teams is desirable.
• General knowledge of major manufacturing and assembly techniques used in single‑ and multi‑use medical devices.
• Willingness to take on and grow into an expert role. Existing competence in sterilization, biocompatibility, user‑centered design, sustainable design, or other relevant areas is a plus.
• Experience with CAD tools (e.g., Solid Works) is beneficial.
• Analytical mindset and well-organized working style.
• Fluent in written and spoken English;
  German language skills are preferred.
• Located in Munich or the surrounding area, with the ability to work on‑site in Feldkirchen.

• High quality products in a life‑saving environment.
• Attractive conditions, 30 paid vacation days per year.
• Possibility of mobile working and workation within the EU.
• Business Bike, e‑gym, Wellpass, and corporate benefits.
• Career opportunities in a well‑known company.
• Individual trainings.

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and sells its products in more than 135 countries.