At the Vitrolife Group, we work every day to unlock the full potential of science and technology to reduce the barriers towards building a family. Together we help our customers and their patients to fulfill the dream of having a baby.

About the role

We are seeking an engaged and driven Senior Hardware Engineer (That can step in to the role of Technical Product Owner - Hardware) to join our Product Care department within R&D Medical Devices in Aarhus.

This role is responsible for hardware coordination and continuous improvement of a specified product portfolio, focusing on product care, product enhancement and compliance. This position ensures the stability and attractiveness of products throughout their lifecycle by coordinating product changes, supporting risk management activities and collaborating closely with other departments such as: Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Regulatory. Key activities include driving product updates and investigations, supporting audits, and contributing to project management initiatives aligned with development projects.

Your impact

• Take technical responsibility for the hardware and system architecture of our Time Lapse products.

• Drive troubleshooting, change management and continuous improvements in close collaboration with QA, Regulatory, Manufacturing and other relevant teams.

• Assess and implement product changes based on customer feedback, quality data, and new regulatory requirements.

• Review and update documentation to ensure compliance with standards such as IEC 60601, MDR, and FDA.

• Contribute to ongoing support for production and aftersales organization.

• Be actively involved in prioritization of improvements and risk assessment.

What you bring

• Educational background in engineering (Mechanical or similar BSc/MSc – With a strong analytical background).

• 6+ years of experience in hardware – preferably from the medical device or other regulated industries.

• A holistic insight and a genuine interest in broad engineering, spanning across; electronics, mechanics, design, process and production.

• Experienced from Product Care environments: Troubleshooting, product and design changes.

• Excellent collaboration skills, with a structured and agile approach to work.

• Fluent in English and Danish, both written and spoken.

• Motivated by working with technical challenges.

• Experience with change management, product maintenance, and product support in a production environment.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards is preferred (e.g., MDR, IEC 60601, FDA).

Who you are

• Strong communicator – Able to explain technical matters clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues.

• An analytical mindset that helps resolve technical challenges quickly and efficiently.

• Team player – Brings a collaborative and supportive approach, thriving in cross-functional environments.

• Solution-oriented mindset – Proactively identifies and resolves challenges.

• Structured and organized – Ensures solid documentation and follow-through on critical tasks.

• Adaptable and open to change – Maintains a positive attitude toward continuous improvement.

• High level of ownership and accountability – Takes responsibility for deliverables and deadlines.

• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment.

• Motivated by helping others and contributing to joint successes.

Success in this role means

• Ensures that existing hardware and Time Lapse systems are updated, robust, and fully compliant with all regulatory requirements.

• Product changes and improvements are implemented effectively and well documented.

• You will become a subject matter expert in our existing products, processes and support the business during audits and compliance activities.

• You contribute to strong collaboration with QA, Regulatory, Production, and Aftersales, ensuring the product supports both customer and business needs.

• Effective troubleshooting and change management ensure high uptime and customer satisfaction.

Contact information

We review applications on an ongoing basis and will close the recruitment once we have found the right candidate. We look forward to receiving your application.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Recruiting Manager Morten Steffensen msteffensen@vitrolife.com

Vitrolife Group is a global provider of medical devices and genetic services. Based on science and advanced research capabilities, we develop services and products for personalized genetic information and medical device products. We support our customers by improving their clinical practice for the patient's outcome of fertility treatment.

We are currently approximately 1 100 colleagues worldwide, with headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. Vitrolife Group's products and services are available in more than 110 countries through our own presence in 30 countries and a network of distributors. Vitrolife Group is a sustainable market leader and aims to be the preferred partner for IVF-clinics by providing superior products and services with the vision of fulfilling the dream of having a baby. The Vitrolife share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.