R&D/ Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of medical device innovation. At Hoop Medical, we develop life-saving and life-changing medical balloon technology that's used in medical devices around the world. Working alongside incredible customers, you'll play a direct role in creating devices that save lives.

We're looking for a R&D / Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on turning ideas into reality—someone who thinks with their brain AND builds with their hands.

What You'll Do

• Design, upgrade, and build new processes, machinery, and equipment for manufacturing and testing high-performance medical balloon components
• Take projects from initial concept through to commissioned, working systems
• Work in cleanroom/ISO-13485 manufacturing environments to ensure the highest quality standards
• Build machinery and equipment using CAD (SolidWorks or Onshape), CAM, CNC machining, and 3D printing
• Support our design-services offering by helping design and develop new medical devices for customers
• Communicate with customers via video calls and email
• Write short, concise engineering reports
• Collaborate with the R&D team on innovative solutions

What You'll Need

• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering
• 3+ years of experience working in Engineering or Manufacturing or R&D
• Demonstrated ability to make things with your own hands (motorbike, furniture, electronics, baked goods—we want to see what you've built)
• High attention to detail with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement
• Strong communication skills
• Action-oriented mindset—you're a doer who gets things done
• Experience or interest in: CAD, CAM, CNC machining, and 3D printing, polymer processing, medical devices

Bonus Points For

• Previous work in medical devices or regulated industries like aerospace or defence
• Hands-on machining or fabrication experience
• Experience implementing engineering into ISO-13485 certified manufacturing / quality management systems.

Timeline

• Interviews: January 6th 2025 onwards
• Start Date: As soon as possible, ideally mid-January to early February 2026

How to Apply

Email the below to: [email protected]

• CV & Cover Letter - ideally include a paragraph on why you want to work at Hoop Medical specifically
• Portfolio Snippet - brief description of something you've personally made (with photos if possible)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €40,000.00-€45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Gym membership
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person