R&D Engineer – Electronics – Medical Devices
R&D Engineer – Electronics – Medical Devices
(Galway)
For more details about this role get in touch– Contact Gary Keane
Email –garykeane@cregg.ie
Call – 086-1030418
Responsibilities
- Translation of pump head functional requirements into control system output requirements and a detailed design specification.
- Ownership and oversight of the electro-mechanical design of control system (console, actuator & pump elements).
- Console experienceand systems experience are required.
- Continuous calibration of the driver requirements with the stakeholders
- Ability to achieve the right balance between technical functionality and user-friendliness.
- Be the project leader from developing initial prototypes, through FIH standard systems and on to series manufacturing at CardiacBooster's vendor(s).
- Conduct & support risk management activities related to development i.e. PHA, DFMEA etc.
- Conduct or manage testing of devices and components for feasibility, verification & validation or root cause investigations.
- Integrate the learnings from user/Control System interactions to improve the usability of the device.
- Document development work in laboratory notebooks and technical reports. Summarise information and present key findings and conclusions.
- Improve the efficiency of cross-functional workstreams in the development of the device.
- Coordinate with colleagues and suppliers to ensure deliverables and milestones are achieved.
- Provide input to relevant QMS procedures in development, risk management, instructions for use; also to usability, pre-clinical, DV&V and clinical protocols.
- Draft invention disclosures and address queries from patent agents.
Required Qualifications & Characteristics
- e, test and qualify the appropriate electronic, gas and mechanical elements of the Control System (e.g. HMI consoles, sensors, linear actuators, pneumatics, PLCs, sensors, actuators).
- Minimum 3/5 years industrial experience in developing electromechanical systems and interfaces for medical devices.
- Educated to NFQ level 9 or above in a relevant engineering discipline (mechatronics, electrical or mechanical). NFQ level 7/8 with additional, relevant experience also considered.
- Knowledge of IEC 60601-1 and the basic safety and essential performance requirements of medical electrical equipment.
- Conduct or manage testing of software and hardware elements for feasibility, verification & validation or root cause investigations. Basic knowledge of the V-model is preferred.
- Ability to analyse and troubleshoot the machine elements of the Control System.
- Programming skills in real-time control environments. Experience with PLC design is essential.
- Experience with applying Human Factors Engineering principles in the development of interfaces for electromechanical medical devices.
- Working knowledge of data interrogation and applicable statistics.
- Ability to navigate uncertainties, queries, opinions and requests and maintain focus on higher priority work communicating at a level of detail appropriate to the intended audience.
- Ability to negotiate agreement on path forward, develop a work-breakdown, execute a plan and provide updates on progress.
- Working knowledge of ISO13485, ISO14971, MDR, and relevant FDA guidances.
- Experience with 3D CAD design (SolidWorks) is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills in English and preferably one other European language
- Knowledge of the patent process is an advantage.
For more details about this role get in touch– Contact Gary Keane
Email –garykeane@cregg.ie
Call – 086-1030418
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