Job Title: Medical Device R&D Engineer
The successful candidate will be a seasoned researcher and developer with extensive experience in the medical device industry.
They will lead the development of new products from concept to completion, utilizing their expertise and skills to ensure successful product launches.
This role involves identifying and investigating new product ideas or technologies, building prototypes, collecting user feedback, conducting experimentation and data analysis to optimize and refine product concepts, and verifying and validating product designs.
The Lead R&D Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and interface with senior management within the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
* Representing R&D on New Product Development project teams
* Researching new ideas and technologies/materials and evaluating technology performance and stability
* Sourcing/selecting materials and components and the evaluation of same
* Developing product and component specifications to ensure that the product consistently performs to a level which meets the needs of the customer
* Developing new test methods to characterize and measure the performance of the product
* Providing technical R&D support to other functions including Global Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering and Manufacturing
* Managing project schedules, conducting product and project risk analysis and ensuring successful and timely completion of project activities
* Working with patent counsel to support patentability/infringement searches and preparation of patent applications
* Creating relevant design documents including technical reports, drawings, specifications
* Planning and performing design verification and design validation activities
Requirements:
* Third Level Degree (Hon) in Mechanical / Biomedical Engineering
* 7-8 years commercial experience in a R&D role (Medical Device Industry)
Skills:
* Innovative / Creative Thinker; must have a demonstrated ability to conduct exploration of subject areas for novel concepts and approaches
* Working knowledge of AutoCAD and 3D modelling software
* Demonstrated analytical problem-solving abilities
* Demonstrated ability to manage projects including directing the work of others
* Good team working skills and a high level of enthusiasm and motivation
* Good working knowledge of medical device quality & regulatory systems and medical device directives
Benefits:
* Full Time / Permanent employment contract
* Annual Bonus (7.5% – 10%)
* Health Insurance (VHI)
* Pension
* Parking
* Canteen
* Paid Annual Leave
* Relocation Package (€5k – €8k)