Package:
1. Full Time / Permanent (Min, 40% On-Site)
2. €85k+ Basic
3. Annual Bonus (7.5% – 10%)
4. Health Insurance (VHI)
5. Pension
6. Parking
7. Canteen
8. Paid Annual Leave
9. Relocation Package (€5k – €8k)
10. Signing Bonus (€)
Role:
The Lead R&D Engineer will have with extensive research & development experience; and will be capable of utilizing their expertise and skills in the successful development of new products.
They will be capable of identifying and investigating new product ideas or technologies and bringing these through a defined technology development process. They will build prototypes, collect user feedback, and conduct experimentation and data analysis to optimize and refine product concepts and perform verification and validation of product designs.
You will be capable of serving as a leader in a collaborative and cross functional environment for the successful completion of project goals and will be capable of interfacing with senior management within the organization.
Duties:
11. Representing R&D on New Product Development project teams
12. Researching new ideas and technologies/materials and evaluating technology performance and stability
13. Sourcing/selecting materials and components and the evaluation of same
14. Developing product and component specifications to ensure that the product consistently performs to a level which meets the needs of the customer
15. Developing new test methods to characterize and measure the performance of the product
16. Providing technical R&D support to other functions including Global Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering and Manufacturing
17. Managing project schedules, conducting product and project risk analysis and ensuring successful and timely completion of project activities
18. Working with patent counsel to support patentability/infringement searches and preparation of patent applications
19. Creating relevant design documents including technical reports, drawings, specifications
20. Planning and performing design verification and design validation activities
Company: An established Multinational with Manufacturing and R&D facilities on-site in Ireland. Manufacturing a range of disposable Medical Device Products used across the Healthcare Sector.
Experience:
21. Third Level Degree (Hon) in Mechanical / Biomedical Engineering
22. 7-8 Years commercial experience in a R&D role (Medical Device Industry)
Skills Matrix:
23. Innovative / Creative Thinker; must have a demonstrated ability to conduct exploration of subject areas for novel concepts and approaches
24. Working knowledge of AutoCAD and 3D modelling software
25. Demonstrated analytical problem-solving abilities
26. Demonstrated ability to manage projects including directing the work of others
27. Good team working skills and a high level of enthusiasm and motivation
28. Good working knowledge of medical device quality & regulatory systems and medical device directives