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Job Description Summary
The R&D Engineer designs, develops, and implements new products, processes, test methods, and equipment for medical devices. This position is responsible for conducting engineering studies for process improvements and validations.
About the Role
The R&D Engineer plays a critical role in the design, development, and implementation of new products, processes, test methods, and equipment for medical devices. The engineer supports continuous improvement through process studies, ensures compliance with clinical and international standards, and collaborates with cross‑functional teams to develop tangible engineering specifications and drawings.
Main Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement new medical device products and processes, translating design inputs into engineering specifications and drawings.
Select appropriate materials, processes, and vendors to achieve design objectives and challenge designs against specifications, clinical use scenarios, and international standards.
Plan, coordinate, and build test parts for engineering evaluation, pre‑clinical studies, and clinical studies.
Develop new processes using statistical methods such as DOE, new process equipment and tooling, specification development, vendor selection, and negotiation.
Prepare work instructions, SOPs, technical documents, raw material specifications, and verification and validation protocols and reports.
Develop new engineering test methods and clinically relevant simulated use test methods in conjunction with R&D technicians.
Perform lab bench testing, conduct engineering and competitor evaluations, and coordinate verification and validation activities for new products and processes.
Train technicians on new design and process development, and conduct new process development training with operations and quality assurance.
Participate in creating and controlling a project budget (expense and/or capital expenditure) and provide engineering cost analysis.
Support Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and R&D to ensure systems follow all internal and external guidelines.
Lead design, process root cause analysis, and support non‑conforming product and complaint investigations.
Qualifications
B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field, or equivalent experience.
4 years of industrial experience in R&D or process development in regulated environments.
Hands‑on technical curiosity and demonstrated experience in process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ).
Ability to build and implement project plans and basic tooling, design, and drafting knowledge.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and proficiency in statistical software.
Ability to analyze data, interpret results, and write technical reports.
Location and Compensation
Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland
Salary Range: €54,800.00 - €93,200.00 EUR Annual
Seniority Level and Employment
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Engineering and Information Technology. Industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.
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