Senior Research And Development Engineer
Senior Research And Development Engineer
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Title: Senior R&D Engineer – Catheter Technology (Medical Devices)
Location: Galway, Ireland (On-site with limited remote work)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Role Overview:
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research & Development Engineer to join a highly innovative and physician-focused medical device development team, working on the next generation of catheter technologies. The successful candidate will play a key role in the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from early prototyping to design verification, process validation, and design transfer into production.
Key Responsibilities
* Contribute to the development and documentation of lab testing protocols and technical files
* Drive the project through key milestones including design freeze and verification phases
* Oversee high-volume product builds and testing activities that support regulatory submissions
* Apply strong data assessment and documentation skills to support process validation and design transfer
* Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, regulatory, and clinical teams
* Manage technical challenges in a hands-on capacity within a lab environment
* Create and review test plans, analyze results, and contribute to iterative design improvement
* Work closely with external manufacturing partners while performing testing and technical work in-house
* Support technical file creation including procedures, protocols, risk assessments, and specifications
* Engage in regular on-site collaboration for effective communication and project alignment
Must-Have Qualifications & Experience
* Proven experience across the full product development lifecycle in medical devices
* Strong hands-on engineering capabilities and ability to address high-volume technical challenges
* Experience in catheter-based systems or similar minimally invasive technologies
* Excellent understanding of test method development, execution, and results interpretation
* Familiarity with biomedical/medical device development environments
* Demonstrated ability to work on-site with engineering and testing teams
* Proactive, self-starting attitude with a passion for problem-solving
* Proficiency with SolidWorks for product design
* Experience with document management systems, ideally Windchill
* Familiarity with statistical tools such as Minitab
* Experience with cardiovascular or neurovascular implants/instruments
* Previous background in innovation-focused R&D teams or start-up environments
Ideal Background
* Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, or a related engineering field
* At least 4 years of experience in medical device design and development
* Candidates from major medtech firms or start-ups with catheter/device experience are encouraged to apply
Why Join This Team?
* Be part of a cutting-edge R&D team solving unmet medical needs through applied research and prototyping
* Work in a highly collaborative environment with strong clinical engagement
* Play a key role in a high-impact project with direct input into clinical and regulatory outcomes
* Enjoy a dynamic role offering technical variety, growth, and innovation opportunities
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Research, Engineering, and Design
* Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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