Product Development Engineer

At Ottobock, we help people maintain or regain their freedom of movement. We manufacture medical devices, including prosthetics, orthotics, wheelchairs, and more. As a global leader in the field of prosthetics, we operate in over 60 countries worldwide, with our headquarters located in Germany.

We are looking for a Product Development Engineer to join our team.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive operational and technical support throughout the product lifecycle.

About the Role:

For our Team in Sofia, we are currently looking for motivated and pro-active professionals for the position of Product Development Engineer.

The ideal candidate would be a self-driven, pro-active, and hands-on individual with strong knowledge in technical documentation and product development processes.

The Job – What you will be doing:

• Creation and maintenance of technical documentation using CAD/CAM software (CREO) and SAP.
• Active involvement in development projects, including the design and improvement of new products.
• Participation in product change processes for existing products to enhance quality, functionality, and manufacturability.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Quality, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Supply Chain and Development, to implement product changes and improvements.
• Providing technical support and solutions for ongoing product challenges and modifications.
• Preparing detailed technical drawings/documents and ensuring their alignment with Legal manufacturing requirements.

What are we looking for:

• Completed technical studies in the field of mechanical engineering, mechanics, or mechatronics (University of Applied Sciences, Technical University) Biomechanic , Medical Engineering or an equivalent.
• Proficiency in CAD software, specifically CREO.
• Excellent written and spoken English; German is an advantage.
• At least three years of relevant professional experience, ideally in technical documentation or development projects.
• Experience with teamwork and familiarity with project management processes is an advantage.
• Critical and solution-oriented thinking.
• Independent working style with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

What we are offering:

• The unique opportunity to apply your professional expertise in a challenging environment and build-up processes from scratch.
• The chance to acquire valuable competencies in the presence of high-quality standards (ISO 13485)
• Perspectives for career development and growth within the global company.
• An attractive remuneration package based on your experience.
• Hybrid working arrangement: up to 1 day per week home office; the rest of the time in the Sofia office.
• Occasional travel to the production site in Blagoevgrad will be required.