Development Engineer

Development Engineer

Materialise

Leuven, Belgium

What you will do

Research and innovation activities:

• Collaborate closely with surgeons to understand clinical challenges and gather input;
• Identify and analyze market and user needs specific to soft tissue surgery innovations;
• Translate user and market needs into actionable technical requirements;
• Stay updated with the latest scientific and technological advancements in 3D printing and soft tissue surgery applications;
• Assess the technical feasibility of innovative 3D-printed solutions for soft tissue surgery.

Development activities:

• Design and develop new 3D-printed medical devices tailored for soft tissue surgery;
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including design history files (DHF) and technical files;
• Define and execute verification and validation activities for prototypes and final designs;
• Plan and support the transfer of designs to production teams;
• Manage and maintain technical communication with external partners and subcontractors.

Executional and process engineering activities:

• Build a hands-on understanding of 3D printing processes, post-processing, and quality assurance methods;
• Contribute to small-scale tasks, such as assembly, testing, and quality inspection of prototypes;
• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize efficiency and scalability;
• Support the development of workflows and documentation (e.g., work instructions) for new product introductions;
• Ensure the seamless transition of R&D innovations into market-ready solutions.

Your profile

Must-haves:

• A master’s degree in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, or a related technical field;
• Strong communication skills and the flexibility to change gears whenever needed, with a start-up mentality;
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written), particularly for creating technical documentation and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience designing and developing medical devices or other regulated products;
• Familiarity with medical device regulations and quality management systems (e.g., ISO 13485);
• Able to think strategically about product development while engaging in small, detail-oriented tasks;
• Comfortable working in a small, dynamic team with tight deadlines;
• Strong problem-solving skills, creativity, and a hands-on approach to challenges;
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with team members, surgeons, and external partners;
• Demonstrated ability to adapt, plan, and execute tasks with minimal supervision.