Senior R&D Engineer

Do you want to drive innovative product development from the very beginning? Are you eager to take responsibility for the development of innovative medical devices that make a real difference for patients and healthcare professionals worldwide? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where technical expertise, initiative, and teamwork are highly valued? Ambu is a successful international company experiencing continued growth.

Ambu is currently looking for a Senior R&D Engineer to join our Engineering Design team in Augsburg, Germany. In this role, you will become part of a passionate and diverse team of engineers working together to develop the next generation of medical devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and influence product development activities throughout the full development lifecycle, from concept to market launch.
• Identify user needs, define design inputs and specifications, and contribute to the early innovation phases of development projects.
• Act as a key technical contributor and trusted sparring partner within cross‑functional development teams.
• Lead technical discussions and support decision‑making to ensure projects progress efficiently and successfully.
• Develop new and improve existing mechanical design solutions, components, and assemblies for Ambu's product portfolio.
• Translate technology concepts into robust prototypes and manufacturable product solutions.
• Take responsibility for the mechanical design and construction of functionalities, parts, and assemblies, ensuring quality, performance, and safety.
• Ensure products are manufacturable at scale, meet functional requirements, and remain within target cost frameworks.
• Maintain development documentation in compliance with FDA, ISO, and other applicable regulatory requirements, including risk assessments, FMEAs, and tolerance analyses.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across Germany, Denmark, and Malaysia, as well as with suppliers, physicians, users, and external development partners.
• Support and mentor less experienced engineers, contributing to a culture of collaboration, learning, and technical excellence.

Suggested Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Completed degree in Mechanical Engineering, Medical Engineering, or a related technical or scientific discipline.
• Extensive experience working across the full product development cycle, ideally within medical devices or another highly regulated industry.
• Proven track record of driving technical development projects and delivering results in complex environments.
• Strong CAD experience using systems such as Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, Inventor, or similar.
• Experience designing mechanical and plastic components for high-volume manufacturing, including injection molding, extrusion, and tool design.
• Ability to evaluate manufacturability and make practical engineering decisions based on real-world production requirements.
• Experience developing safety-critical products.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse teams.
• Collaborative mindset and genuine interest in helping colleagues and teams succeed.
• Ability to balance attention to detail with a broader strategic perspective.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.

Experience with micromanufacturing, precision components, hearing aids, or similar small-scale mechanical products would be considered an advantage.

Benefits & Culture

We operate a hybrid working model with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. The role is based at our Augsburg site in Germany. You will work in a collaborative environment, receive excellent opportunities for professional and personal development, and benefit from a supportive culture that values teamwork, innovation, and balanced decision-making. Ambu is a company with ambitious growth targets and a strong commitment to innovation, providing a dynamic and international workplace where your contributions directly impact patient care worldwide.