We're Hiring: Senior R&D Engineer – Medical Devices
Location: Ballybrit, Galway
Title: Senior R&D Engineer
Department: Research & Development
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Us
My client is a leader in medical technologies focussed on innovation and commitment to excellence
Your Role
We're looking for a Senior R&D Engineer with a passion for designing and developing advanced medical devices. You'll lead technical development efforts from concept to commercialization, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across functions to drive innovation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the design, prototyping, and testing of Class II/III medical devices
2. Drive design history file (DHF) creation and maintain regulatory compliance (FDA, ISO 13485)
3. Perform risk analysis (FMEA), verification & validation (V&V), and root cause analysis
4. Partner with clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure successful product development
5. Stay ahead of technological trends and bring forward innovative ideas and solutions
6. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior team members
What We're Looking For
7. Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Biomedical, or related Engineering field
8. Strong Engineering background and problem solving
9. 4+ years of experience in medical device R&D (implantable or diagnostic device experience preferred)
10. Proven track record of taking devices from concept to market
11. Strong knowledge of design controls, regulatory requirements, and quality systems
12. Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks or equivalent) and statistical tools (Minitab, JMP)
13. Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Why Join Us?
14. Work on breakthrough technologies that make a real difference
15. Competitive compensation, bonus, pension and healthcare benefits
16. Inclusive and mission-driven company culture
17. Opportunities for continuous learning and advancement
Ready to Make an Impact?
Apply reach out to Thomas.gallagher@lifescience.ie to learn more.