Mechanical Engineer (Pressure Systems)

TL;DR

Mechanical Engineer (Pressure Systems): Developing pressurised-air components and subsystems for sleep apnoea and other respiratory conditions, from concept through production with an accent on design decisions that impact performance, manufacturability, and end-user experience. Focus on scientific analysis, simulation and empirical problem-solving, prototype build and evaluation, and verification/validation testing under expected operating conditions.

Company

hirify.global develops medical devices and engineering solutions to improve health outcomes.

What you will do

• Develop pressure-system components, balancing design impact on product performance, manufacturability, and end-user experience.
• Apply design requirements across patients/customers, usability and accessibility, therapy performance, environmental factors, cost, quality, and design for manufacture and assembly.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary project teams across mechanical, electronics, systems, software, and manufacturing disciplines.
• Build and evaluate prototypes using additive manufacturing and hands-on fabrication methods.
• Design and conduct verification and validation testing to demonstrate compliance with requirements under expected use and operating conditions.
• Perform risk management activities (e.g., DFMEA) and maintain accurate design and test documentation within the Quality Management System and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• 2+ years of industry experience.
• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience with 3D CAD modelling (Creo preferred; any CAD package acceptable).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with excellent communication skills and teamwork ability.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Nice to have

• Product development experience in medical devices or another highly regulated industry.
• Interest or experience in fluid dynamics, acoustics, pneumatic systems, pumps/blowers, or electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience with ANSYS CFD.
• Experience designing injection-moulded components.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on innovative medical device engineering that supports improved health outcomes.
• Supportive, excellence-driven culture with opportunities to develop technical skills and share best practices.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace that encourages individual expression and new ideas.
• Engagement in risk management and quality processes within a Quality Management System.

Hiring process

• Application review with a commitment to respond to every applicant.

Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia