Research and Development Engineer

Research & Development Engineer (Vascular)

We are actively seeking to recruit a Research and Development Engineer to become a key member of the R&D Team within a leading Limerick based Medical Device multinational.

This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career within a fast paced dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design development, prototyping, test method design, design evaluation, design reviews, design specifications, design verification and validation, design protocols and reports, transfer to production activities in a timely effective manner.
  
  
• Product testing and evaluation, completion of test reports to support design selection.
  
  
• Preparation and presentation of design reviews.
  
  
• Product and project risk analysis and risk management.
  
  
• Development of the Design History File
  
  
• Work with Process Development Engineering to introduce/develop new equipment and production processes as required for any new manufacturing techniques.
  
  
• Source new materials components and equipment.
  
  
• Development of component specifications, inspection methods, bills of materials and manufacturing processes.
  
  
• Introduction of new equipment, materials and technologies.
  
  
• Work closely with Key Opinion Leaders (KOL’s), physicians and product managers to develop innovative medical devices to improve patient care.
  
  
• Project lead for assigned research & development projects including technical and project management responsibly.
  
  Qualifications and Experience:
  
  
• Third level degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Science, Design or similar discipline.
  
  
• 3+ years’ design experience in medical device roles.
  
  
• Third level degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Science, Design or similar discipline.
  
  
• Project planning skills.
  
  
• Execution of project in a timely effective manner.
  
  
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
  
  
• Good mechanical design and understanding of engineering fundamentals with extensive medical device materials knowledge.
  
  
• Manufacturing design and process understanding.
  
  
• Good working knowledge of Solidworks and/or Pro Engineer CAD.
  
  
• Strong technical writer.
  
  
• Knowledge of medical device quality & regulatory systems and medical device directives (ISO13485 and FDA CFR 820), EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745.
  
  
• Team Player with ability to develop strong working relationships.
  
  
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills.
  
  
• Good problem solving skills.
  
  
• Highly motivated individual, self-starter with a passion for excellence.
  
  
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
  
  
• Willingness and availability to travel on company business.
  
  For more information please forward your CV in the strictest confidence to (email address removed)