Mechatronic Engineer at The LIQID Medical, Apply now!

Job Details

📍 Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
🏢 Company: LIQID Medical
💼 Job Title: Mechatronic Engineer
📌 Employment Type: Full-Time
💰 Salary: Competitive (industry-aligned)
🌐 Industry: Medical Devices / Engineering / R&D

Company Overview

LIQID Medical is a cutting-edge medical technology company focused on the design and development of next-generation surgical instruments. LIQID combines engineering excellence with innovative design to produce safe, reliable, and manufacturable medical devices.

The company values multidisciplinary collaboration and rapid innovation, creating an environment where engineers contribute across mechanical, electrical, and embedded systems.

Job Overview

LIQID Medical is seeking a hands-on Mechatronic Engineer to join the product development team. This role is ideal for a versatile engineer capable of contributing across mechanical, electrical, PCB, and embedded systems. You will help design, prototype, test, and refine complex electro-mechanical medical devices, working closely with engineering and verification teams to ensure robust and manufacturable products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and refine mechanical and electro-mechanical subsystems
• Develop electronic circuits and PCB layouts for prototype systems
• Support hardware-software integration and embedded system debugging
• Build and test prototypes using 3D printing, machining, and custom fixtures
• Conduct root cause analysis, failure investigations, and iterative design improvements
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and project leadership to ensure manufacturability and system integration
• Contribute to production-focused development: assembly optimization, process design, and early-stage scale-up support

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronic, Mechanical, Electronic, Biomedical, or related Engineering discipline
• Master’s degree preferred (highly advantageous)

Experience

• Demonstrated capability across mechanical, electrical, and embedded systems
• Experience or ability in PCB design and embedded system development
• Professional experience in R&D, robotics, or medical device development is a plus
• Familiarity with medical device standards (ISO 13485, FDA Design Controls) advantageous

Skills

• Strong practical hardware and electro-mechanical system integration skills
• Ability to independently design, assemble, test, and troubleshoot prototypes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of optoelectronic system development is advantageous

CV Tips

• Highlight multidisciplinary engineering projects or prototypes you have developed
• Include PCB, embedded system, and hardware integration experience
• Mention familiarity with medical device standards or quality documentation
• Show examples of hands-on problem solving, iterative prototyping, and testing
• Keep your CV clear, structured, and concise (2 pages max for early career roles)

Benefits of Joining the Company

• Work on cutting-edge medical devices in a fast-paced R&D environment
• Opportunity to contribute across multiple engineering disciplines
• Gain hands-on experience in prototype development and production optimization
• Mentorship from senior engineers and product leaders
• Exposure to medical device standards and industry best practices
• Collaborative and innovation-driven team environment

Company Policy

LIQID Medical is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All applicants are considered without discrimination based on age, gender, race, disability, or background.

The company follows strict safety, quality, and compliance standards in line with medical device regulations and promotes continuous learning and professional development.

Personal data provided during recruitment is handled in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.