Senior Software-/Hardware Development Engineer (m/f/d) for medical devices

Senior Software and Hardware Development Engineer – Medical Devices

We are working with a well-established international medical technology company that develops complex, safety-critical medical devices used in clinical treatment environments. The organisation operates globally and offers a long-term engineering environment focused on innovation, quality and patient impact.

They are now looking to hire a Senior Software and Hardware Development Engineer to join their R&D team and support the development of advanced medical technology products.

The Role

This is a technically hands-on position combining software and hardware development within a regulated medical device environment.

You will be responsible for the full development lifecycle, from concept through to production transfer.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing, implementing and testing software and hardware solutions for complex medical systems.

• Creating and updating circuit diagrams and technical schematics independently.

• Producing and maintaining technical documentation in line with regulatory and internal standards.

• Maintaining and improving existing software products throughout their lifecycle.

• Supporting the transfer of products from R&D into manufacturing.

• Contributing to risk management activities related to product safety and compliance.

• Taking ownership of sub-projects within the development programme.

• Supporting service teams with technical analysis and customer issue resolution.

• Supporting ad-hoc development and engineering projects as required.

Your Profile

The ideal candidate will be an experienced engineer with strong software and hardware capability within regulated environments.

Essential experience includes:

• Degree in Engineering or a scientific discipline (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Automation Engineering or similar).

• At least 5 years’ experience in R&D within the medical device or regulated engineering industry.

• Hands-on experience developing medical devices under relevant safety standards (e.g. IEC 60601-1).

• Programming knowledge aligned with industrial automation environments (e.g. EN 61131).

• Experience working with PLC systems.

• Ability to work across both hardware and software disciplines.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand complex systems quickly.

• Confident communicator with a collaborative working style.

• Fluent English (written and spoken).

Desirable experience:

• Experience with CAD tools (e.g. SolidWorks, Solid Edge or similar).

• Knowledge of industrial communication standards such as OPC-UA.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive, performance-based salary.

• Ongoing training and professional development.

• A collaborative, low-hierarchy engineering culture.

• Exposure to global engineering projects with real clinical impact.

If you are interested in a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please get in touch.