Job Title: R&D Engineer
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented R&D Engineer to develop cutting-edge medical device products.
Duties:
* Providing technical support to NPD, Global Marketing, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams
* Leading or supporting project teams to select and demonstrate the feasibility of alternative materials, processes, or technologies for new and existing products
* Preparing comprehensive technical documentation in accordance with regulatory and design control requirements and company processes
* Working with cross-functional partners to gather stakeholders' input and develop plans to ensure requirements are assessed and met by proposed technical solutions
* Developing protocols and experimental test plans and managing product build, transportation, and storage as well as testing execution
* Conducting statistical analysis of data and developing detailed reports documenting results, conclusions, and recommendations
* Representing the Research & Development function on cross-functional teams throughout the New Product Commercialization process
Requirements:
* Third Level Degree (Hon) in Materials/Polymer Science/Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering
* 5 Years commercial experience in a R&D role (Medical Device Industry)
* An understanding of hydrophilic coatings and related technologies
Skills:
* Attention to detail and good understanding of design controls and associated documentation
* Demonstrated track-record of being part of successful cross-functional technical teams
* Innovative/Creative Thinker; must have demonstrated ability to conduct exploration of subject areas for novel concepts and approaches
* Demonstrated analytical problem-solving abilities
* Demonstrated ability to manage projects including directing work of others
* Good team working skills and high level of enthusiasm and motivation
* Good working knowledge of medical device quality & regulatory systems and medical device directives
* Experience of hydrophilic coating technologies, materials science, and surface chemistry