About the role:
The R&D Tech Lead / Staff Engineer plays a critical role in driving innovation and excellence in the development of cutting-edge medical products and technologies. This position blends deep technical expertise with leadership and systems engineering, guiding cross-functional teams through every stage of the product lifecycle—from initial concept and design to commercialization and post-market support.
The role demands a strong understanding of regulatory compliance, ensuring that all documentation and traceability requirements are met for successful submissions. With a focus on shaping product architecture and defining system and sub-system requirements, the Tech Lead is instrumental in delivering safe, effective, and transformative healthcare solutions. In this dynamic and regulated environment, the Tech Lead also serves as a mentor and technical authority, fostering growth and collaboration across engineering teams.
Their influence extends beyond technical execution, helping to cultivate a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. By aligning engineering efforts with strategic goals, they ensure that the organization remains at the forefront of medical technology development.
This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated individual to make a meaningful impact on patient lives while advancing their career in a fast-paced and purpose-driven setting.
Main responsibilities will include:
* System Design & Development: Lead system-level design and development for new and existing medical products, ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs.
* Requirements & Architecture: Define product architectures and translate stakeholder inputs into clear, traceable system requirements.
* Integration & Testing: Oversee system integration and testing activities, supporting verification and validation across hardware, software, UX, and systems.
* Technical Leadership: Provide mentorship and technical guidance to cross-functional teams, promoting engineering excellence.
* Documentation & Tools: Own and maintain design control documentation, SOPs, and requirements using tools like DOORS and Modern Requirements.
* Lead configuration/change control processes (e.g., CCB, CIT) and find opportunities for development optimisation.
* Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 14971, FDA QSR, and support FDA submissions through collaboration with quality and regulatory teams.
* Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies, contributing to activities like dFMEA and hazard analysis.
* Multi-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Marketing to ensure smooth project execution and post-market support.
* Project Execution & Tools Development: Develop project plans, technical documents, and Excel- based toolsets to streamline workflows and support design control processes. About you:
* Proven experience in leading technical project teams (HW, SW, UX, Systems) through the product lifecycle and phase-gate approach.
* Strong ability to lead large teams and communicate technical deliverables effectively.
* Experience in writing SOPs, guidance, and technical documentation.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, especially in writing macros.
* Experience in cross-functional product development.
Preferred Qualifications
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
* 5+ years of progressive experience as a senior/lead engineer in product development.
* Creative problem solver with the ability to resolve conflicting requirements and technical risks.
* Practical experience in configuration management and change control processes.
* Familiarity with tools like DOORS, Modern Requirements, SolidWorks, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Minitab.