Principal Reliability Engineer
Cardiac Ablation Solutions | Galway
About the Role
We are seeking a
Principal Reliability Engineer
to join our Client's Cardiac Ablation Solutions team in Galway. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of life-saving technologies by ensuring products meet the highest standards of reliability, safety, and performance. You'll work at the intersection of R&D, manufacturing, and quality—driving innovation while safeguarding excellence.
What You'll Do
* Partner with
Research & Development
to create and refine test methods, preparing them for successful Test Method Validation (TMV).
* Lead the validation of TMVs, ensuring compliance with all procedures, standards, and regulations.
* Collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams to embed robust quality standards into every stage of development.
* Perform
in-depth reliability analysis
—from fault tree analysis and failure trending to forecasting—to enhance product and process robustness.
* Apply
risk management principles
to meet regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO 13485:2016, ISO 14971:2019, and ANSI/AAMI standards).
* Drive strategies for
test method validations, design verification, and shelf-life protocols/reports
, ensuring world-class reliability.
* Act as an extended member of the Quality Core Team, delivering key project milestones and influencing outcomes.
What You Bring
* A Level 8 Degree in Engineering (or equivalent) with
7+ years of relevant experience
, or an advanced degree with
5+ years of experience
.
* Expertise in a highly regulated industry—medical devices preferred.
* Strong knowledge of
reliability tools and practices
that support requirements, design, integration, and validation.
* Demonstrated ability to solve complex challenges, working seamlessly across cross-functional teams.
* Experience operating in a
matrix organization
, with proven success navigating complex systems and standards.
* Exceptional
critical thinking, communication, and influencing skills
, with a track record of driving measurable business impact.
* Practical knowledge of project management is an advantage.
Why Join Our Client
This is more than just a role—it's an opportunity to directly contribute to medical innovations that save and improve lives worldwide. You'll work alongside a passionate team, influence global standards, and have the freedom to innovate in a collaborative environment.