(Senior) Project Engineer – R&D Instruments
@ Brainlab

Munich, Bavaria, Germany
On Site
Full-time
Posted 3 days ago

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About Brainlab

Founded in Munich, Germany in 1989, Brainlab develops, manufactures and markets software-driven medical technology. Our creative, talented and hard-working team across 25 global locations drives improved, less-invasive patient treatments.

Role Overview

As a Senior Project Engineer – R&D Instruments in the R&D Instruments Division, you will join an international, multidisciplinary team. You will support ongoing development projects and ensure our medical devices remain ahead of the competition, impacting daily work in hospitals worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

  • Handle project engineering tasks with focus on Cranial/ENT & CMF Instruments.
  • Collaborate with Product Management, Surgeons, and Technical Experts in requirements engineering.
  • Coordinate internal and external product development activities.
  • Define and review technical concepts, prototype setups, and qualification tests.
  • Create comprehensive medical device documentation including risk management and clinical documentation.
  • Communicate with R&D, manufacturers, and cross-functional teams (QM, QA, Usability, Purchasing, Legal).
  • Own expert competency within the team and manage small projects.

Qualifications

  • An engineering degree in biomechatronic, mechanical, biomedical or related fields, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant project engineering experience.
  • Experience with technical documentation for medical devices under MDR, MDD and/or FDA.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English; German is a plus.
  • Experience with sterile goods or medical electrical devices is an advantage.

Benefits & Culture

  • Mutually-supportive, international team environment.
  • Meaningful work with a lasting impact on medical technology.
  • Flexible working hours and home office options.
  • Regular team and company events along with comprehensive training opportunities.

Key skills/competency

Senior Project Engineer – R&D Instruments; Project Engineering; Requirements Engineering; Product Development; Technical Documentation; Verification Testing; Prototype Setup; Risk Management; Medical Devices; Cross-functional Coordination

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How to Get Hired at Brainlab

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Brainlab's culture: Study their mission, values, and market impact.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight engineering project experience and technical documentation skills.
  • Showcase credentials: Detail experience with medical device regulations.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice discussing project coordination and prototype testing.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review medical device regulations.
Practice technical documentation methods.
Study prototype setup techniques.
Refine software-driven instrument skills.

Behavioral Questions

Describe past cross-team project challenges.
Explain your approach to regulatory issues.
Share experience in managing small projects.
Discuss handling unexpected technical problems.

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