R&D Engineer at Ansana (medtech startup) – Revolutionizing Surgical Instrument Reprocessing

Maastricht - Netherlands

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

R&D Engineer - Innovation & Product Development

Location: Maastricht Netherlands

Ansana isnt just a startup. Our mission is to take on one of the biggest challenges in healthcare: infection control. Were engineering next-generation sterilization technology to make the reprocessing of medical devices dramatically faster safer and more sustainable.

If you want to move past theory and apply advanced engineering to real-world healthcare needs this is your chance to join a team dedicated to making a tangible life-changing impact.

Youll be a hands-on engineer contributing directly to the design development and validation of these innovative systems.

Your Role as R&D Engineer

As the R&D Engineer your mission is to lead the technical development of new products from conceptual design to realization. You will provide expertise and execution to ensure projects meet requirements stay on timeline and turn the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) into a design that can be produced. You will report to the CTO and support R&D and customer-facing activities.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Development: Execute all design and development activities including simulations calculations laboratory work and testing to achieve project milestones.
Requirements Management: Capture functional and regulatory product requirements from the market and translate them into executable requirement documents.
Technology Analysis: Investigate analyze and recommend technology choices based on a combination of technical economical and safety parameters.
Documentation & Certification: Prepare all necessary documentation to obtain the relevant product certifications.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g. Quality Manufacturing Regulatory) external suppliers and partner customers to support successful product development.
Technical Support: Provide technical support as required to other functional areas including Commercial Service Operations and Manufacturing.
Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with emerging technologies materials and methods relevant to ongoing projects.

Who You Are

Experience & Education

This is a junior role suitable for recent graduates or candidates with up to 34 years of relevant experience.
Entry-level experience in Product Development is key.
Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electronics Mechanical or Software) is required; a Masters degree in one of these fields is preferred.

Technical Skills

Understanding of experimental design and data analysis techniques.
Familiarity with prototyping tools and/or simulation software is an advantage.

Languages

English: Business fluent (required)
Dutch: Business fluent (preferred)

Core Competencies

Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; able to assess complex situations and identify effective solutions.
Organizational Skills: Structured approach to work capable of managing timelines and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
Collaboration: Team-oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Growth Mindset: Curious eager to learn and open to feedback.
Agility: Comfortable challenging the status quo and adapting quickly in a dynamic environment.
Hands-on & Conceptual Thinking: Able to balance practical execution with conceptual understanding.

We Offer

Autonomy & Ownership: Operate with real independence take ideas from concept to reality and make decisions that move projects forward.
High Impact: Your work directly shapes product design development and certification every action has visible results.
Senior Exposure: Work side-by-side with senior executives gaining rare insight and mentorship you wont find in larger organizations.
Tight-Knit Team: Be part of a small agile team of four where collaboration is close and your voice truly matters.
Growth & Learning: Manage your own projects and budgets while developing fast in a dynamic hands-on environment.
Startup-competitive remuneration

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R&D Engineer - Innovation & Product DevelopmentLocation: Maastricht NetherlandsAnsana isnt just a startup. Our mission is to take on one of the biggest challenges in healthcare: infection control. Were engineering next-generation sterilization technology to make the reprocessing of medical devices d...