Job Title: R&D Structural & Test Engineer Salary: Competitive including bonus, health, pension & others Job Type:Permanent Location:Co. Cavan Ref: S011830 RecruitmentPlus on behalf of our client are seeking a R&D Structural & Test Engineer to join the team. This role will be varied, testing and developing new and existing products to ensure robust design and performance criteria are delivered. Competitive salary and benefits package on offer along with the chance to develop a career with a highly regarded local employer, with the additional opportunities that come with an internationally renowned company with a global reach. Requirements: MEng or BEng level 7 or higher in Structural/Civil/Mechanical Engineering Good theoretical understanding of structural components and physics Hands-on with testing equipment (Data loggers, Universal testing machines) Knowledge of MS Excel, FEA (ideally ANSYS), Solidworks & AutoCad Data analysis & interpretation, statistical analysis, critical thinking and high attention to detail EN certification & regulatory compliance knowledge Good people management and communication skills Innovative, open-minded Willingness to travel when needed Full Clean Irish/UK/EU driving licence preferred Ability to work safely and apply good housekeeping in all areas of work Key Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible for ensuring all product-related structural testing is planned, completed and reported to a high level of detail and accuracy in accordance with the standards. Create test plans, ensure all test materials are ordered and delivered to the correct specification, supervise testing, evaluate and analyse test results. Record and detail development data, including reports and drawings. Analyse and review test data to optimise design and product performance. Perform structural and thermal analysis and design calculations (FEA, MS Excel). Report and present test results and project updates. Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and best practices. Support new development, product improvement and research projects. Work closely with cross-functional teams such as other R&D engineers and technicians, to integrate R&D findings into project workflows. Follow the appropriate EN standards and country codes for product development. Ensure compliance with the requirements of ISO 37301, the company handbook and Code of Conduct. Ensure compliance with the requirements of ISO 9001, including CE marking. Report compliance concerns, issues, and failures. Participate in training as required. If you have the relevant qualifications and experience and are interested in this position, please apply now and Ciara who is based in our Northeast office will be in contact if you are suitable. If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, please feel free to contact us directly. However, if you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Recruitment Plus is not in a position to respond to each individual application due to the high volume of submissions. We will only contact those candidates whose CV matches the criteria for the vacancy. Thank you for your patience. For detailson our privacy policy please click here: Skills: Mechanical Engineering Structural Engineering Civil Engineering Testing R&D R&D Engineering FEA Benefits: Performance Bonus Medical Aid / Health Care Pension Fund