Package:
1. Full Time / Permanent
2. €55k – €65k Basic
3. Annual Bonus (7.5% – 10%)
4. Health Insurance (VHI)
5. Pension
6. Parking
7. Canteen
8. Paid Annual Leave
9. Signing Bonus (€)
Role:
The R&D Engineer is expected to help drive the development and integration of new materials, processes or technologies into new products and processes. You will have a good understanding of medical device design controls, be capable of participating in cross-functional teams and interfacing with colleagues at all levels within the organization while effectively delivering solutions which benefit our customers.
Duties:
10. Providing technical support to NPD, Global Marketing, Engineering and Manufacturing
11. Leading or supporting project teams to select and demonstrate the feasibility of alternative materials, processes or technologies for new and existing products
12. Preparation of technical documentation in accordance with regulatory and design control requirements and with the company's development processes
13. Working with cross functional partners to gather stakeholders input and develop plans to ensure requirements are assessed and met by proposed technical solutions
14. Developing protocols and experimental test plans and managing the product build, transportation and storage as well as the execution of testing
15. Conducting statistical analysis of data and developing detailed reports documenting results, conclusions and recommendations
16. Representing the Research & Development function on cross-functional teams throughout the New Product Commercialization process
Company: An established Multinational with Manufacturing and R&D facilities on-site in Ireland. Manufacturing a range of disposable Medical Device Products used across the Healthcare Sector.
Experience:
17. Third Level Degree (Hon) in Materials / Polymer Science / Mechanical / Biomedical Engineering
18. 3-5 Years commercial experience in a R&D role (Medical Device Industry)
19. An understanding of hydrophilic coatings and related technologies
Skills Matrix:
20. Attention to detail and good understanding of design controls and associated documentation
21. A demonstrated track-record of being part of successful cross-functional technical teams
22. Innovative / Creative Thinker; must have a demonstrated ability to conduct exploration of subject areas for novel concepts and approaches
23. Demonstrated analytical problem-solving abilities
24. Demonstrated ability to manage projects including directing the work of others
25. Good team working skills and a high level of enthusiasm and motivation
26. Good working knowledge of medical device quality & regulatory systems and medical device directives
27. Experience of hydrophilic coating technologies, materials science and surface chemistry