Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

About Aerogen:
Headquartered in the vibrant city of Galway Ireland with offices around the world Aerogen is proud to be the world leader in acute care aerosol drug delivery. Recognised through multiple MedTech awards including being named Galway Chamber Company of the Year 2025 and twelve-time winner of the Zenith Award for Respiratory Care Excellence in North America our employees make a difference to patients lives every day having reached over 30 million patients in more than 80 countries.

Today Aerogen is powered by a global team representing 54 nationalities working together with a shared commitment to improving patient care. Our talented and skilled team collaborate to innovate challenge and test not only in relation to our products but every facet of how we work.

We lead the way by finding innovative solutions to even the most complex problems all in the name of delivering better patient outcomes.

Our business continues to grow rapidly across the globe and as we grow our core culture of We Care universally connects us. We believe that your ambition and integrity fuels ours and we are committed to supporting our employees to reach their full potential through tangible investment in their careers.

What is the role
The Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer supports the design development verification and transfer to manufacture of Aerogens aerosol drug delivery products across Hospital Homecare and Emergency Care applications. Working as part of the Mechanical Design Engineering team this role provides an excellent opportunity to develop technical and professional skills while contributing to innovative medical device development under the guidance of experienced engineers.

What are the key responsibilities
Product Design & Development
Support the design development prototyping and testing of new and existing medical devices.
Produce 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles under the guidance of senior engineers.
Assist with tolerance analysis material selection and component development.

Product Verification & Testing
Support the development and execution of Design Verification (DV) testing.
Assist with test method development data analysis and reporting.
Contribute to design reviews and technical investigations.

Process Development & Manufacturing
Support the specification development and validation of manufacturing and test processes.
Assist with Design Transfer activities and manufacturing improvements.
Work with suppliers and manufacturing teams to support product development.

Documentation & Communication
Prepare engineering documentation in accordance with Aerogens Quality Management System.
Produce clear technical reports presentations and design documentation.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Science Manufacturing Engineering Quality Regulatory and Supply Chain.
Undertake other duties as required by their Supervisor.

What education and experience are required
Bachelors degree (Level 8 minimum) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

What key skills will make you great at the role
Technical
Knowledge of mechanical design principles and product development.
Experience with 3D CAD and 2D drawing software such as SolidWorks.
Exposure to FEA and/or CFD tools such as ANSYS would be an advantage.

Testing & Problem Solving
Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
Ability to learn and apply engineering principles to solve technical challenges.
High attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Communication & Teamwork
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Positive attitude curiosity and a proactive approach to learning.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver work to agreed timelines.
Demonstrates initiative accountability and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What is it like to work at Aerogen
Our purpose is to transform patients lives and innovation is embedded in our culture. This also translates to how we look after our people. We want talented passionate and engaged people to join Aerogen and build your career with us. We understand that your life evolves through different stages and we are here to support our global team with a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits. Theres something for everyone! Here is an idea of what we offer:
Excellent medical care.
Bonus & Pension.
Aerogen Connect our employee led programme which supports our global teams to unite and have fun.
We pledge 1% of profits and time to charities and organisations.
Aerogen is committed to promoting diversity inclusion and equality in the workplace. If you have any difficulty using our application process please contact us by emailing emailprotected. Please include your name and preferred method of contact.