Graduate Scheme – MedTech Engineering

Launch your MedTech career with meaningful, hands-on experience and real responsibility from day one.

About the Graduate Scheme Programme:

This rotation scheme is designed for graduates who want to build a strong foundation in medical technology, engineering, and advanced manufacturing. You will rotate across key operational areas, including Production Management, Quality, Engineering, and Commercial, giving you a broad understanding of how medical devices are designed, manufactured, tested, and delivered.

In each rotation, you will apply your engineering or technical knowledge to real projects that directly impact patient care. You will also collaborate with manufacturing SMEs and major global healthcare organisations, including Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic, Fresenius Kabi, GE, and Sartorius, giving you exposure to industry-leading partners.

Why Choose Europlaz?

Europlaz is one of the UK’s leading Medical Device Manufacturers, specialising in drug delivery systems, diagnostics, medical equipment, and life science solutions.

We are a friendly, collaborative, and growing organisation where you will be supported, challenged, and encouraged as you contribute to life-changing medical innovations, including pioneering devices improving neonatal care.

What You'll Gain:

1. Hands-on, Real-world Experience

You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with experienced engineers, regulatory specialists, designers, project managers, production managers, and commercial teams. You’ll be trusted with projects and encouraged to take ownership, right from the start.

2. Broad Exposure Across Multiple Functions

By rotating across engineering, quality, manufacturing, and commercial teams, you will gain a total understanding of the full medical device lifecycle, and the business functions needed to deliver these.

3. Professional Growth and Project Leadership

You’ll work on projects that give you experience in:

• Project management
• Regulatory requirements
• MRP and digital systems
• Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Commercial acumen

Key Responsibilities:

You will be involved in:

• Process optimisation and efficiency improvements
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving
• Data analysis and presenting insights to senior stakeholders
• Cross-functional project delivery
• Supporting new product introduction and equipment commissioning
• Quality investigations and corrective/preventive actions
• Digitalisation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Understanding key medical manufacturing standards and compliance

You will also gain experience in:

• Injection mould tooling
• Assembly equipment and automation
• Printing and packaging solutions
• Commissioning engineering equipment and documentation
• Process and test method qualification
• Process validation activities alongside validation specialists
• Producing Work Instructions, Forms, and Risk Management documentation
• Supply chain coordination
• Working to ISO13485:2016 and Medical Device Regulations

Who We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for graduates who:

• Hold a degree in engineering, medical technology, biotech, mechanical engineering, or another STEM discipline
• Are excited to work in a growing business where everyone makes an impact
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Can collect, interpret, and analyse technical data
• Are ambitious, inquisitive, proactive, and eager to learn
• Thrive in a fast-paced, team-based environment
• Communicate clearly and confidently, especially with complex information
• Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset
• Are familiar with medical device quality standards – desirable
• Have experience with CAD (e.g., SolidWorks) and/or statistical tools (e.g., SPSS) – desirable

What We Offer on Our Graduate Scheme Programme:

• £30,000 salary plus eligibility for a performance bonus, pension contribution, and 27 days annual leave
• Early, meaningful responsibility and involvement in live technical projects
• Exposure to cutting-edge engineering, quality assurance, and digital tools
• An exciting supportive environment focused on coaching, mentoring, and technical development
• Other employee benefits

How to Apply for This Graduate Scheme Programme:

To apply, send your CV. Strictly no agencies please.

Closing date: 27 April 2026