Senior Associate Device Engineer

We are currently looking for a Senior Associate Device Engineer to join a leading life sciences company based in Cambridgeshire to support their Device Engineering team. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a technically skilled professional with a strong background in drug delivery device development, testing, and analysis. The role offers a chance to work on innovative projects within a collaborative and dynamic environment, contributing to the advancement of medical devices that impact patient care.

This position provides an excellent platform for individuals who are passionate about device engineering, quality assurance, and risk management, all within the context of a global pharmaceutical organization. Your expertise will directly influence the success of device development activities, ensuring they are compliant and data-driven.
 

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Your duties as the Senior Associate Device Engineer will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

• Provide technical project support within the Device Engineering Sciences team by testing, analyzing, and evaluating novel drug delivery devices, components, and containers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to determine performance factors requiring assessment and investigation, supporting design verification and development.
• Assist in authoring, reviewing, and managing design control documentation, ensuring compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
• Support interactions with external vendors and internal partners on design assessment, verification, and manufacturing process qualification activities.
• Support the development of test methods, experimental rigs, and test setups to evaluate device performance and user safety.
• As the Senior Associate Device Engineer, you will manage risk assessments, including input to dFMEA and uFMEA processes, and advocate for robust risk mitigation strategies.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the Senior Associate Device Engineer, we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:

• A Degree or higher level in a relevant field (e.g., Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Quality Assurance, Mechanical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering).
• Proven experience supporting drug delivery device development, including hands-on testing, risk assessment, and working within regulatory standards such as ISO 13485.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, develop experimental protocols, and solve problems independently.

Key Words: drug delivery / device development / testing / risk assessment / quality standards / ISO 13485 / design verification / statistical analysis / project support / multidisciplinary team / scientific reporting

"Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the STEM sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career."

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the STEM sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career.