Job title: Principal R&D Engineer Location: Parkmore, Galway Benefits: Excellent salary, bonus, pension and healthcare. Hybrid working Company: My client develop cutting-edge medical devices across Cardiac Ablation Solutions, Cardiac Rhythm Management, Coronary & Renal Denervation, Structural Heart & Aortic, Peripheral Vascular Health and Neuromodulation. Day to day: There is an exciting opportunity for a Principal R&D Engineer with a strong track record in the medical device industry and deep expertise in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering to join our Structural Heart & Aortic operating unit. This role demands a deep, fundamental understanding of mechanical principles and their application to medical device development. The ideal candidate will be a proactive technical leader, capable of identifying and mitigating technical risk across all phases of product development, from concept through to commercialization. This is a highly collaborative role, requiring strong cross-functional engagement and the ability to influence and align diverse teams around technical strategy and execution. Lead the design, development, and troubleshooting of catheter-based and other mechanical systems for medical devices. Apply core mechanical engineering principles to solve complex problems and guide design decisions. Translate physician insights into robust product requirements and innovative design concepts. Drive technical innovation and provide strategic direction across the department. Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks early and throughout the development lifecycle. Experience required: Level 8 Engineering degree (in biomedical or mechanical engineering or equivalent) with7+ years of relevant experience, or PhD with5+ years of experience Proven expertise inmechanical engineering fundamentals, with a strong track record of device design Demonstrated ability to proactively manage and reduce technical risk through deep mechanical insight. Experience in medical device product development, including catheter-based technology preferred but not essential. Does this sound like your next career move? To apply and for more info forward your application to the link provided or contact me on OR Benefits: Bonus, pension, healthcare and hybrid working