Senior Implant Research Engineer

Oticon Medical is committed to improve the quality of life of people with hearing disabilities. For that, we develop implantable medical devices and surgical techniques for Bone Anchored Hearing Systems (BAHS) and Cochlear Implants (CI) to restore hearing loss. We are a fast growing and agile company, ambitious and possess an entrepreneur spirit and the will to win. Here, we offer an opportunity to join us on our exciting journey and to help us develop innovative implantable hearing solutions that improve the lives of children and adults across the globe.
Solid experience with active implantable devices
You will be joining Oticon Medical’s Research & Technology (R&T) team in Gothenburg (Sweden), Smørum (Denmark) or Nice (France) (based in availability) where you will work with the development of our next generation bone-conduction implant systems. We are a dynamic, ambitious, international, curiosity-driven crew of engineers and scientists dedicated to shaping the future of hearing implant solutions. We investigate, conceptualise, prototype, implement, communicate, and share our vision and our work with Oticon Medical’s product development and clinical teams. We work closely with our academic and external clinical partners across the globe and share with them our passion to make a difference for patients and professionals in the field.
Your core responsibility will be to conceptualise, prototype, test, and validate proof-of-concept implants for next generation of bone-anchored hearing devices. Your key responsibilities include:
• Conceptualise, design, prototype, and test implant design and solutions
• Advance concept projects by demonstrating expertise, creativity, and engineering leadership in mechanical design and biomaterial science
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve project goals
• Influences the roadmap by proposing new solutions that support the strategic agenda
• Consult on mechanical-related concepts driven within the Research & Technology team
• Contribute to team efforts across departments for the projects you may not directly drive
• Supervise or oversee consultants or students working on the projects you are accountable for
Successful on the job
For you to be successful in this job, we are looking on following skills and qualifications:
• MSc or PhD in mechanical, biomechanical, or biomedical engineering, or similar
• At least 5 years’ experience in new product development of implantable medical devices is required. Experience with active implantable medical devices is a plus.
• Track record of successful endeavours in concept development of implantable devices and systems. Experience in translation of medical device research and concepts into product development and clinic is a plus
• Strong skills as an innovator and problem solver
• Proficient with mechanical design and simulation tools, and mechanical prototyping methods
• Motivated by hands-on mechanical concept development, design, and prototyping
• Experience of working on multi-disciplinary teams, with exposure to systems, electrical, and mechanical engineering
• Fluency in English (both spoken and written).
How to become part of us?
We are screening applications continuously and would like to receive your application not later than April
If you wish to know more about the position, feel free to contact Martin Johansson, marj@oticonmedical.com.
We look forward to hearing from you.
About Oticon Medical
Oticon Medical is a global company in implantable hearing solutions, dedicated to bringing the magical world of sound to people at every stage of life. As part of the Demant group, a global leader in hearing healthcare with 15,000 people in over 130 countries, we have access to one of the world’s strongest research and development teams, the latest technological advances and insights into hearing care.
Our competencies span more than a century of innovations in sound processing and decades of pioneering experience in hearing implant technology. We work collaboratively with patients, physicians and hearing care professionals to ensure that every solution we create is designed with users’ needs in mind. We share an unwavering commitment to provide innovative solutions and support that enhance quality of life for people wherever life may take them.