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We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified Location: Ballina
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The R&D Engineer will play a key role in the design, development, and testing of medical devices and systems.
Focus will be on learning, developing technical skills, and applying knowledge.
Collaboration across multiple functions will be necessary to create innovative solutions, from the concept phase through product commercialization.
The candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team and other R&D Engineers to solve complex problems while keeping the end user's needs at the forefront.
The R&D Engineer will need to be able to think creatively, be curious, and apply their technical expertise to drive and develop solutions that provide meaningful value to our customers, provide business outcomes, and maintain Regulatory standards.
The role will include a combination of supporting the delivery of new products as well as improving and upgrading our existing product designs.
Responsibilities: Works on well-defined tasks and projects with guidance from senior engineers or managers.Supports the design and development process.Supports the design and development of products, including feasibility, prototype development, testing, verification/validation, and commercialization.Applies new and existing technologies, materials, and processes to deliver a product.Creates engineering specifications, drawings, and prototypes.Develops prototypes and conducts hands-on testing to evaluate functionality and durability.Supports feasibility studies and risk assessments to meet regulatory requirements, performance, and safety standards.Utilizes problem-solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis and Design of Experiments.Analyzes data and develops reports and recommendations.Collaborates with clinicians and end-users to understand their needs and optimizes product functionality based on feedback.Prepares technical documentation in accordance with regulatory and design control standards.Maintains relationships with cross-functional teams (marketing, design assurance, engineering, operations, clinical).Analyzes existing devices and processes to identify opportunities for enhancement.Functions of the Role: Ability to work in a laboratory setting and use prototype machinery.Ability to lift 15-25kg.Willingness to travel as needed to manufacturing facilities and vendor locations.Educational and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a science-related discipline with 2-5 years of experience OR a Master's Degree in Science or Engineering (preferred).Experience in Research & Development, ideally in the medical device industry.Experience in project management.Specialized Skills/Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of designing and developing medical devices across various stages.Experience with Design Controls, including documentation of DHF, risk management, FMEA, traceability, and V&V processes.Ability to learn, execute tasks, and build experience.Familiarity with ISO 13485 standards.Experience with prototyping.Effective communication skills in Lithuanian and English.Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.Local Specifications: About Hollister Incorporated
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures, and markets healthcare products worldwide.
The company focuses on innovative products for ostomy care, continence care, and critical care, along with educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals.
Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers across three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries.
Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., guided by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for users of its products and services, and its Vision to grow as an independent, employee-owned company, striving to become better human beings.
EOE Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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