OverviewPrincipal Research and Development Engineer – Location: Clonmel, Ireland. This role is a senior opportunity for an experienced mechanical or biomedical engineer to lead the design and development of next-generation implantable neuromodulation technologies that make a direct impact on patients’ lives. You will work across the full product lifecycle from feasibility and concept through to commercialisation, combining technical leadership, design expertise, and mentorship.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and contribute to the mechanical design and development of implantable devices and supporting instruments.Act as an independent technical leader while mentoring junior engineers.Drive design controls and ensure regulatory-compliant documentation (requirements, risk analysis, DFMEA, verification, etc.).Collaborate with physicians, patients, marketing, manufacturing, and global teams to gather insights and ensure designs meet user needs.Deliver innovative, manufacturable, and cost-effective designs, ensuring reliability and compliance with standards.Support product builds, validation activities, and design verification testing.File and contribute to novel intellectual property.Stay up to date with emerging technologies, trends, and the competitive landscape.Minimum QualificationsDegree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering (minimum BSc; MSc or PhD desirable).7+ years of experience with BSc, or 5+ years with MSc, in medical device design and commercialisation.Proven experience as a design originator/owner responsible for new product development of implantable or external devices.Proficiency with SolidWorks 3D CAD and industry drafting standards (ANSI Y14.5 or equivalent).Hands-on experience bringing products through to commercial launch.Preferred QualificationsExperience with implantable pulse generators, implant leads, surgical tools, or handheld/wearable medical devices.Materials science/biocompatibility (metals, polymers, plastics).Usability assessment: animal studies, cadaver labs, preclinical or clinical evaluations.Strong understanding of design for manufacturability and functional testing of mechanical assemblies.Track record of innovation and delivering improvements or novel designs.What We OfferOpportunity to spearhead next-generation medical technologies with meaningful patient impact.A collaborative, diverse, and high-performance R&D environment.Competitive compensation package, including performance bonus, pension contributions, healthcare coverage, and additional benefits.Access to a state‑of‑the‑art facility with R&D, manufacturing, and distribution on-site.Career development opportunities and exposure to global cross-functional teams.Who We’re Looking ForWe’re looking for a strong technical leader and collaborative innovator who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges, mentoring others, and shaping the future of neuromodulation devices.For further information on this Principal R&D Engineer role in Tipperary please contact Caroline Kingston at +353 868395531 or caroline@hero.ie. Check out all our open jobs on the HERO Recruitment website – https://www.hero.ie/.Please Note: Under its obligation under the Data Protection legislation, HERO Recruitment will not forward your details to any company without your prior approval. Data may be transferred outside the EEA based on contractual clauses or with the data subject’s express permission. Your personal data may be reviewed by personnel outside the EEA; appropriate safeguards will be applied.
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