Medical Device Engineer – Printhead & Coating Development

About Vaxxas

Vaxxas is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a revolutionary needle-free vaccine and therapeutic delivery platform. Using our proprietary HD-MAP technology, we’re working to improve global access to vaccines and medicines through more effective, stable and scalable delivery solutions.

Backed by collaborations with leading global healthcare organisations, Vaxxas offers the opportunity to work on innovative technology with the potential to transform healthcare outcomes worldwide.

About the Role

Reporting to the Team Lead – Printhead Systems, you will support the design, development, testing and optimisation of printhead systems, coating processes and manufacturing technologies used in our innovative medical device platform.

This is a hands-on role that combines product development, process optimisation, equipment testing and data analysis, supporting activities from early-stage development through to clinical manufacturing and commercial scale-up.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise printhead systems, coating processes and associated technologies for product and process development.
• Design, build and evaluate engineering test systems and prototypes.
• Plan, execute and document experiments to characterise and improve printhead performance and coating processes.
• Support design verification, validation and technology qualification activities.
• Operate, calibrate and troubleshoot manufacturing, test and measurement equipment.
• Analyse experimental data, prepare technical reports and maintain accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists and manufacturing teams to support clinical manufacturing and future scale-up activities.

About You

You will bring:

• Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Biomedical, Manufacturing or related Engineering discipline.
• Experience in engineering, product development, advanced manufacturing or a related technical environment.
• Experience using CAD software and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical documentation skills.
• A hands-on approach with a strong willingness to learn and contribute in a multidisciplinary environment.

Desirable Experience

• Printhead, dispensing, fluidics or coating technologies.
• Mechatronics, automation or engineering test system development.
• Precision mechanical systems and dimensional metrology.
• Medical device, pharmaceutical or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Design controls, verification and validation activities.
• ISO quality systems and regulated product development.

Why Join Vaxxas?

• Work on innovative medical technology with global impact.
• Collaborate with leading scientists and engineers.
• Gain exposure across product development, manufacturing and commercialisation.
• Join a growing organisation with exciting long-term opportunities.

Learn more at www.vaxxas.com

If you’re excited by the opportunity to develop innovative medical technology and make a meaningful impact on global healthcare, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now.

To be considered, please submit your Resume and a cover letter (outlining your core capability for the role, demonstrated experience of how you have delivered outcomes and why this role is of interest) by selecting the ‘apply for this job’ function. You will be contacted directly if your application is successful.