Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.
At Freudenberg Medical, we make products that save and improve the lives of people every day, all around the world. We are a global provider for medical device design and manufacturing with more than 2,500 employees. Innovation is at the core of our company, and we are proud of our industry‑leading quality, lean manufacturing, and focus on innovation in products and processing technologies. Freudenberg Medical is an exciting place to work with lots of opportunity to learn, develop, and grow your career. Come join us and together we can make a difference in the future of healthcare.
Some of your Benefits
Company Pension: Save for retirement with the company's help.
Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
Flexible Work Models: We allow for flexible work models to ensure both professional and personal success.
International Opportunities: Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.
Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. LeitrimHybrid WorkVistaMed Ltd.
You support our team as
Research & Development Engineer
Responsibilities
Create product and tooling drawings to support quotes, prototyping, and process development
Develop and present product and process concepts, including prototypes
Provide technical support to Sales and Marketing and assist in creating quotations
Respond to customer enquiries with clear written and verbal communication
Design and develop new products, materials, equipment, and processes from concept to design freeze
Manage projects to meet timelines, cost targets, and technical deliverables
Ensure full compliance with Quality, Regulatory, Health & Safety, and documentation requirements
Transfer new products to manufacturing and support validations and staff training
Drive continuous improvement using Lean tools (3P, 5S, DMAIC, Six Sigma)
Mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff
Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Technical teams as needed
Support activities such as CAPAs, audits, and validationsEnsure health, safety, environmental, and energy standards (ISO 45001, 14001, 50001) are integrated into design and development
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science (Mechanical, Biomedical, Manufacturing, Automation, or related field)
Experience with CAD systems (ideally Solid Edge)
2–3 years’ experience in the medical device industry preferred
Knowledge of extrusion‑based catheter assemblies is an advantage
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Self‑motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Junior/Associate roles available for candidates with limited experience - support and co‑signing provided
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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